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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Judy Greer Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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 -
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Marley Shelton Hairstyle
This golden blonde hairstyle is all about bounce and body thanks to the curls added to the sides and back. This also allows for volume and fullness to the sides making this formal style perfect to frame a long face. A little serum is needed for shine and hairspray for hold.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Malin Akerman Hairstyle
This golden blonde hairdo has long layers cut through the edges to lighten the length allowing the bounce of the loose waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and style. This formal hairdo is great to complement a round face and perfect for any day or night occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Christina Ricci Hairstyle
Sleek and smooth is the main idea for this hairstyle. The length is dressed to sit at the shoulders and the bangs are blow-waved to fit flat and frame the top of the face beautifully. This hairdo is easy to dress at home with the right tools and products and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain style and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Constance Marie Hairstyle
This glossy hairstyle is dressed in loose waves through the sides and back to add bounce and movement perfect to frame a long face. This is easy to re-create with the right tools and will need a little product for hold and shine. This hairstyle is great for any occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Kristen Wiig Hairstyle
This glossy medium hairstyle is dressed in waves through the mid-lengths to ends to give is plenty of movement and shape best suited to complement long face. 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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Laura Dern Hairstyle
Uniform layers cut all through the back and sides of this gorgeous golden mane balances out the body and fullness of this style making it perfect for those with fine to medium looking for a big 'do to frame a long face. The bangs are swept across the face to soften the style and completes it superbly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
