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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Ann Cusack Hairstyle
This smooth and simple 'do sits perfectly to compliment a long face or strong jaw-line with its soft edge thanks to the subtle layers cut around the length. This look is fantastic for any occasion and will need regular trims to maintain the shape and style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Anna Faris Hairstyle
This smooth bob is cut to sit right at the jaw-line with no layering to maintain a crisp and sharp edge. The bangs are jagged cut to frame the top of the face to complete the over-all style beautifully. Regular trims will keep this look in shape and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Anna Gunn Hairstyle
This ash blonde bob is dressed in waves adding plenty of movement and bounce making this 'do great to balance out a long face. This style is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to maintain shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Anna Nicole Smith Hairstyle
Anna Nicole looked great on the Runway during the 2004 Heatherette Fall Collection Show. Her hair was cut into a short bob length and graduated layers were added throughout the whole hairstyle to help create lots of body and volume. This is quite a different hairstyle which requires a stylist to complete the look of the swirly curls with so much volume.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Anna Wood Hairstyle
This medium length do is dressed in waves through the back and sides adding plenty of body and width making a great style to balance out a long face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs a little product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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AnnaLynne McCord Hairstyle
This dazzling 'do is layered around the edges to enhance the waves added to the mid-lengths to ends which soften the over-all shape and style. This delightful look is best suited for those with round face shapes and will be perfect for any occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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AnnaLynne McCord Hairstyle
Soft layers around the edges of AnnaLynne McCord's hairstyle at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards added plenty of movement and sex appeal to her style. Her bangs were kept long enough to be dressed in waves and swept to the side to expose her pretty face. This hairstyle is perfect for any special occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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AnnaLynne McCord Hairstyle
AnnaLynne McCord's curls attracted plenty of attention at Spike TV's Scream 2008 Awards. Her medium to long layers created body and bounce that was well balanced through the back and sides. This look can easily be re-created with medium rollers or a curling iron,
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Anne Hathaway Hairstyle
This sweet and simple do has a touch of elegance with its definite side part and smooth layers worn to frame the face and will be perfect to bring out the best features in a long or square face shape. This will need regular trims to avoid split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Anne Heche Hairstyle
This fabulous medium length hairdo is styled into waves through the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of movement and bounce best suited for those looking for a formal hairdo to compliment a long face shape. This hairstyle is perfect 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




