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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Susan Sullivan

This smooth and glossy bob is cut to sit at the jaw-line and blow-waved to allow the length to frame the face beautifully for a simple yet stunning finish. This is a great 'do for any day or night occasion and easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends. Only a little product is needed for hold and shine.

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

A combination of medium to long layers are cut all through the back and sides of this highlighted style to enhance the bounce and movement of the waves added to give this style shape. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and will need regular trims to prevent split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Emily VanCamp

Smooth and simple is the main idea for this medium length 'do. The jagged cut length is complemented by the long layers cut around the edge to add shape and texture for easy styling. This hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with a blow-wave and will need a little product for hold and shine. Regular trims will help maintain a neat and tidy look and feel.

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

This soft ombre hairdo is styled into waves through the sides and back adding plenty of body and volume making it a great 'do to frame a long face. This formal hairstyle is perfect for special occasion and easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Rose Byrne

This gorgeous bob style sits beautifully just under the jaw-line to frame the face, making it easy to style with a blow-wave and product for hold and shine. The blunt and heavy bangs are smoothed down to frame the top of the face which makes it a great style to complement a long face. Regular trims is needed to maintain this style and prevent split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Kat Kramer

This medium length hairdo is blow-waved beautifully to create this classic hairdo which is great for those looking for a style with plenty of body and volume for a special occasion. This style is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and is perfect to frame a long face.

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

This medium dark copper mane is blow-waved smooth to sit on the shoulders beautifully for a simple yet stunning look and feel. The bangs are blow-waved to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all style brilliantly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Jurnee Smollett

These thick locks are dressed in sexy waves through the mid-lengths to ends allowing it to sit beautifully on the shoulders for a fab and formal look and feel. This hairstyle is easy to re-create and is perfect for those with thick locks looking for a style to turn heads at any special occasion.

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

This medium length hairdo is blow-dried into soft waves adding plenty of shape and movement making it a great style to frame a long face. The bangs are swept to the side to complement the face and completes the over-all style beautifully. This look is great for any special occasion.

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

This gorgeous well defined 'do is dressed in stunning waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of shape and bounce making it a great style to complement a long face. This formal hairstyle is perfect for day or night occasion and will need product for hold and a glossy finish.

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