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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Alison Pill Hairstyle
These gorgeous blonde locks are left to sit over the shoulders showing off the fancy curls through the sides and back that gives the over-all look plenty of body and bounce. This is a fantastic style for those with naturally curly hair and will need regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 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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Allison Janney Hairstyle
This medium length hairdo is styled into waves through the back and sides adding plenty of bounce and fullness making it best suited for those with long face shapes. The bangs are swept to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all look beautifully.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Alyssa Milano Hairstyle
This stunning bob is cut to sit under the jaw-line with wispy layers cut through the front to frame front of the face. This simple yet sexy bob is great for those with round face shapes and easy to maintain with regular trims. Highlights are added all over for contrast and completes this style perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Alyssa Milano Hairstyle
This classic look sit perfectly on the shoulders showing the blunt cut length with long subtle layers cut through the front for a brilliant finish to a simple style. This look is best suited for those with round face shapes and will need regular trims to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Amber Heard Hairstyle
This medium length hairstyle is beautifully dressed in waves through the sides and back giving this style a classic look and feel. This hairdo is perfect to soften a long face shape or broad jaw-line and is easy to re-create with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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America Ferrera Hairstyle
The length of this simple style is blunt cut with only subtle layers cut through the sides and front to compliment the whole look. This glossy style is easy to re-create with a blow-wave and the right products to ensure shine and hold the whole day. Regular trims will prevent split ends and keep this hairstyle neat and tidy.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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America Ferrera Hairstyle
America made the perfect choice for her face shape with this wave-filled hairstyle at the ABC Upfront event. Loose, full waves were added throughout her hair to create this sassy style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Amy Adams Hairstyle
Amy Adams arrived at the "Sunshine Cleaning" Los Angeles premiere with a classic hairstyle to wow the crowd. Long layers were cut through her sides and back to encourage the large loose waves that were defined perfectly to give her style plenty of bounce and body. This look is best suited for those with long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Amy Pietz Hairstyle
This smooth and glossy hairdo is blow-waved to sit under framing the face and jaw-line. This classic bob hairstyle is an easy hairstyle to maintain with regular trims and perfect for any occasion. A little product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes




