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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Octavia Spencer Hairstyle

This naturally black mane is dressed into the gorgeous waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of shape and bounce perfect to frame a long face. This formal hairdo is great for any special occasion and can be easily re-created 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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Jessica Chastain Hairstyle

These titian locks are dressed in soft waves through the mid-lengths to add bounce and shape which is perfect to complement any long face. This soft and sexy style is easy to re-create at home with the right tools 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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Christa B allen Hairstyle

This medium length hairdo is dressed in well defined waves to give the over-all style plenty of bounce and shape best suited to complement a long face. This formal hairdo is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and will need a little product for hold and shine.

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

Adele's medium length blonde locks are blow-waved to add body and soft movement on the ends for a full and fancy look and feel. This look is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and perfect for any special occasion. Highlights are added to add a contrast of gold tones and completes the over-all hairstyle beautifully.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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India de Beaufort Hairstyle

This dainty 'do is parted to the side and left out to show off the delicate waves added to the sides and back giving this look plenty of shape and movement perfect to frame a long face for any special occasion. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create 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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Natahsa Henstridge Hairstyle

Long layers cut around the sides and back help encourage the bounce and movement of the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends for shape and style. This look is great for those wanting a formal and fun 'do to compliment a long face and is perfect for any special occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Alison Sweeney Hairstyle

Full and fancy is the main idea for this look. Waves and curls are added to the sides and back to add width and bounce to the mid-lengths to ends making this formal 'do perfect to compliment a long face. This splendid 'do is great for special occasion and can be easily re-created with the right tools.

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

This classic bob look is cut to sit under the jaw-line and blow-waved smooth from root to tip for a sleek look and feel. The blunt cut bangs are dressed to frame the top of the face perfectly and completes the over-all style magnificently.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Brooklyn Decker Hairstyle

Big and bouncy is the main idea for this gorgeous look. Large waves and curls are added to the sides and back to give this formal look maximum volume and boost perfect for those with long face shapes. This look can be easily re-created with the right tools and products and great for any special occasion.

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

This short fancy 'do is tapered into the sides and back giving this look plenty of shape and style. The top layers are jagged cut for texture and easy styling. This look is great for those looking for a fun 'do to compliment a round face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes