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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Rachel McAdams
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
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
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
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
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 -
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Regina King
This natural black mane is cut into this fancy bob hairstyle blow-waved smooth from root to tip into this fantastic shape. The bangs are also smoothed over to the side to compliment the face and completes the over style brilliantly. Regular trims is needed to maintain this style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Rihanna
Bold and bright is what this hairstyle stand out in any crowd. The layers cut all through the sides and back allow the waves added to the mid-lengths to bounce and sit perfectly to compliment any long face shape. This look is easy to achieve with a blow-wave and products for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Rihanna
Rihanna's bold red 'do is blow-dried smooth showing off the layers cut around the edges to allow a slight flick which softens the shoulder length hairstyle. This slick and smooth look is easy to achieve with the perfect blow-dry and right products and is great for any occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Rihanna
Body and bounce is the main aim for this red hot 'do. A combination of medium to long layers cut all through the back and sides balance out the width and volume of this style which is best suited for those with long o r narrow face shapes. This look is easy to re-create with a curling iron and 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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Rihanna
Rihanna used her appearance at the 2007 BET awards to show off the different ways her very sexy concave bob can be styled. For this cute look, the top of her hair was left flatter, which is great for shortening the look of a longer face shape, and the hair around the sides of her face featured soft and bouncy curls for a great formal look and to also add shape to a long, thin face shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
