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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Peta Murgatroyd Hairstyle
These medium length locks are dressed in stunning waves through the sides and back to achieve body and bounce making it a great style to compliment a long face at any special occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Pixie Lott Hairstyle
This funky bob hairstyle is blow-waved around the sides and front to frame the face beautifully, leaving the top to fall forward sitting across to one side for a brilliant look. This smooth and sexy hairdo is great for any occasion and will need a little product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Priscilla Presley Hairstyle
This smoking hot style is cut to one length through the back with only subtle layers cut through the front to add shape under the jaw-line. This style is great for those busy people who don't have time to dress a complicated look. Regular trims is needed to maintain shape and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Rachel Korine Hairstyle
This glossy hairdo is styled into loose waves through the sides and back adding movement and shape to this look best suited to compliment a long face. This simple do is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Rachel McAdams Hairstyle
The medium length of this hairstyle sits beautifully on the shoulders showing off the layers cut through the edges to add shape and flair for a stunning finish. This is great for those with long face shapes and will need regular trims to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Rachel McAdams Hairstyle
This magnificent hairstyle sits perfectly to compliment any long face shape. The large waves through the mid-lengths to ends adds volume and bounce to the sides, while the top is smoothed down to frame the face for a gorgeous finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Rachel Roberts Hairstyle
This classy hairdo sits perfectly on the shoulders showing off the elegant waves through the sides and back that gives this hairstyle plenty of boost and shape. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create and perfect for any special occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Reba McEntire Hairstyle
A combination of layers is jagged or sliced through the back and sides to achieve a textured look and feel making it easy to style out. The bangs are also jagged cut and swept to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all style brilliantly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Reba McEntire Hairstyle
This is a classic and sophisticated look for Reba. Reba's hair has been cut into a classic bob and short layers have also been cut right through the hair to enhance the style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Reese Witherspoon Hairstyle
Reese Witherspoon wore a classic hairstyle and looked smashing at the LA premiere of Four Christmases. Her blazing bob was styled into magnificant waves which created movement and sex appeal. This sassy 'do is best suited to those with medium to fine hair textures who are also looking for extra body and bounce.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
