Formal Medium Hairstyles

A formal medium hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, elegant and grand looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, the Academy Awards, or any important function that requires dressing up. These hairstyles vary from soft layered looks to one length cuts; from smooth flicks to pulled back half up styles. Shapes can vary depending on the hair cut and styling technique of the day.

Depending on the texture and desired result, a whole range of styling products and aids are used; for example, hair rollers, curling tongs, ceramic irons, pins, and clips. Styling time varies from 30 to 90 minutes.

Formal medium hairstyles are great because they're not too long, meaning they won't get in the way and spoil gowns with higher necks or collars. Medium hairstyles are also just long enough to pop up in a bun or a twist, without your hairstylist trying to work out what to do with any excess hair (as is the case with long hairstyles).

Hairstyle Textures

Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Medium Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.

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Maggie Rose

This light blonde mane is blow-waved beautifully and parted to the side allowing the top front to sweep across the face to compliment the face. This medium length hairstyle is great to frame a round face and perfect for any occasion. Only a small amount of product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims every 4-6 weeks will help maintain shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Jade Bryce

This formal hairstyle is styled into beautifully defined waves through the mid-lengths to ends giving this formal 'do a classic look and feel that is best suited to frame a long face. These golden locks will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends and product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Jessica Szohr

This medium length hairstyle is styled into waves through the sides and back adding plenty of movement and shape best suited to compliment a long face. This formal hairdo shows how versatile medium length hair can be and will need regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Kate Flannery

This red mane is blow-waved smooth from root to tip with the ends flicked out giving the over-all style a fun and fancy look and feel. The deep side part makes this smooth style perfect to compliment a long face and can be easily maintained with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Stana Katic

A combination of layers is cut all through the sides and back to enhance the body and bounce of the gorgeous waves added for volume and shape. This look is perfect for those looking for a hairstyle to turn heads at any occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Angela Kinsey

These shiny glossy locks are dressed in well defined waves all through the back and sides and parted to the side making this a perfect style to frame a long face. This formal 'do is great for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style with body and movement, and is easy to re-create at home. Regular trims are needed to maintain healthy locks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Cicely Tyson

This black mane is blow-waved smooth to hug the face beautifully for a simple yet fan finish. The bangs are worn down to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all style superbly. A small amount of product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims will help maintain shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Demi Lovato

The medium blonde hairdo is dressed in waves through the sides and back giving the over-all look plenty of movement and body, making it a great hairstyle to frame a long face. This formal hairstyle can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products and is perfect for any occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Betsy Brandt

Medium to layers are cut around the sides and back of this brunette mane making it easy to blow-wave adding texture and flicks. The shape of this fun and flirty 'do is best suited to frame a long face and will need product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Ana Maria Polo

Smooth and sexy is the main idea for this medium length hairstyle. The length is jagged cut to achieve only slight texture making it an easy style to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks. This fab 'do is perfect to frame a round face and needs a small amount of product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes