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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Salon Hairstyle

This fancy 'do is graduated up the back with jagged cut layers blending into the long side swept bangs to create this stunning shape. The crown is teased at the roots to add height and lift which makes it best suited for those with round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Kat Kramer Hairstyle

This medium length hairstyle has maximum body and volume thanks to the short to medium layers cut all through the back and sides. Teasing at the roots also adds height for a brilliant finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

Smooth and simple is the main idea for this medium hairstyle. Medium to long layers are cut around the back and sides to add body and contour the head shape. Long side swept bangs were added to frame the face and completed this look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This classic look has been brought into the 21st Century with the magnificent highlights which add contrast to the look, and the graduating layers through the back to contour the head shape for a superb finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Jamie King Hairstyle

Smooth and simple is the main idea of this hairstyle. The edge is blunt cut to maintain a neat edge with subtle layers through the front for shape. The middle part in this hairstyle makes it best suited for those with round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Kelly Osbourne Hairstyle

The combination of medium to long layers all through this hairstyle creates body and bounce which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes. This can be easily re-created with rollers or a curling iron.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This full bodied hairstyle is thanks to the graduated layers cut around the back and sides to contour the head and add shape. Heavy side swept bangs are used to sweep over the face and completes this look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape:
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This brilliant look is perfect for any occasion. The mid-lengths to ends are dressed in large waves to create fullness and bounce. A combination of honey and copper highlights through this look adds life and spark for a beautiful finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This smooth and sassy hairstyle is tapered into the neck to contour the head with layers cut down to the jaw-line for shape and definition. Long side swept bangs are cut to frame the face and completes this look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This fancy hairstyle has long layers cut into the edges which enhances the bounce and body. The bangs are smoothed out to create contrast and finishes off this 'do stylishly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes