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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Linda Gray
The back of this medium brunette mane is blow-waved straight while the sides are blow-waved under to frame the face perfectly. The bangs are smoothed down and to the side making this a fab 'do to compliment a round face. A small amount of product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Sally Field
These medium brown locks are blow-waved smooth showing off the jagged layers cut through the front and sides for shape. Bangs are added to this look to soften the face and completes the over-all 'do perfectly. Only a small amount of product is needed for shine and hold.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Judy Greer
These highlighted copper locks are blow-waved beautifully to compliment the face showing the soft layers added to the sides and front for shape. The bangs are smoothed over to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all look brilliantly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Cher Lloyd
This gorgeous medium length 'do has waves added to the mid-lengths to ends giving this formal look plenty of movement and shape best suited to compliment a long face. This hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and needs product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Elizabeth Banks
Groovy waves are added to the sides and back of these locks giving the over-all style a classic look and feel. This formal hairstyle can be easily re-created with hot rollers and best suited to compliment a long face and perfect for any special 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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Julianne Hough
The ends of this medium length 'do is jagged cut to achieve a textured look and feel, then blow-waved smooth from root to tip allowing the back and sides to fall flat for a simple yet fab finish. This look is best suited for those with fine to medium hair and needs a small amount of product for shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Jessica Lu
This highlighted hairstyle is dressed in loose waves through the back and sides adding plenty of volume and body making it great hairdo to soften a long face. This formal style is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and will need regular trims to maintain healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Finola Hughes
Smooth and sexy is the main idea for this medium length hairstyle. This look is blow-waved beautifully to smooth out the locks adding slight movement to the ends for shape. This stunning 'do is great for day or night 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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Bellamy Young
These lovely dark brown locks are blow-waved smooth with the ends slightly flicked out showing off the jagged cut ends. This is a great hairstyle for any occasion and can be easily re-created at home with the right tools and products. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Kimberly Perry
These highlighted tresses are teased at the roots to achieve maximum body and volume, making it a great hairstyle to frame a long face. This is an ideal hairdo for those with naturally wavy or curly hair and will need a small amount of product for shine and hold, and regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends for a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
