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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Sasha Peiterse Hairstyle
This gorgeous hairdo is blow-waved from root to tip smoothing out the length and layers adding only a subtle movement to the ends for shape and style. This look is perfect for those with fine to medium hair wanting a formal hairstyle that is easy to re-create at home.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This glossy bob is jagged cut on the ends to lighten the edge maintaining a wispy look and feel. The heavy bangs are blunt cut and blow-waved smooth to frame the top of the face for a sleek finish. This fantastic golden blonde hairstyle will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Scarlett Johansson Hairstyle
This is a sexy and curly design for Scarlett from the "Match Point" premiere. Soft shaped curls have been added throughout the mid-lengths and ends to create body and movement. This style is perfect for a night out on the town.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Scarlett Johansson Hairstyle
This is a funky look for this sexy young star. Scarlett's cool golden blonde tones add softness and style to this updated take on a sophisticated classic.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Selena Gomez Hairstyle
Selena Gomez made her way into H & M's exclusive preview of the Comme des Garcons Collection wearing a brilliant 'do that just tickled her shoulders. Waves were added from her mid-lengths to her ends to show off long layers and achieve a weightless finish. This style can be easily re-created with hot rollers or a curling iron.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Selma Blair Hairstyle
These black locks are layered through the mid-lengths to ends to lighten the length encouraging the movement of the waves added to the back and sides for shape ad style. This hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and will need regular trims to prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Serena Williams Hairstyle
This stunning hairstyle had medium to long layers cut through the sides and back to balance out the body and movement all over.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Shannon Miller Hairstyle
With this seductive style, Shannon has it all! Her length has been left at shoulder level and soft angled layers have been cut throughout her top and sides to create a full, round shape. Shannon's piecey bangs have been cut off to one side for a textured finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Sharon Osbourne Hairstyle
This funky redhead looks great attending a press-conference hosted by MTV for the 2005 MTV Australian Video Music Awards. Her hair has been razor cut on the top, sides and bangs to add body and create a fresh, flicked style. A hairstyle like this will work best on medium to thick hair types.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
Bewitching and brilliant layers were the main focus of this hairstyle. The back layers are razor cut to achieve a wispy and weightless look and feel. The same layers were continued through the front which allowed the ends to be flicked out. The wispy bangs complimented this look perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
