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 Formal Curly look has been molded away from the face and to one side through the top. Soft curls creates width that suits longer face shapes best.

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

This is a magnificent look for Kirsten who's medium length locks sat perfectly thanks to the short to medium layers cut through the back and sides. This gave her over-all look plenty of body and bounce.

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

Kate look gorgeous with her locks styled in large loose waves to compliment her face. The layers cut around the sides and back created plenty of movement and body which makes this hairstyle perfect for those with long face shapes.

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

This was a fabulous look for Joan. Her medium length 'do was complimented by the medium to long layers cut throughout the sides and back to create width.

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

Medium to layers added to the mid-lengths to ends of this hairstyle allowed the waves to sit perfectly to compliment Viola's face shape. Her long wispy bangs were also added to frame her face and finished off her look stylishly.

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

Elizabeth looked fantastic with this classic look. Her golden locks were styled into large loose waves which sat on her shoulders perfectly.

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

This classic hairstyle looked fantastic on Blair. Her solid length sit beautifully under her jawline with jagged bangs cut to frame her face perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Cate Blanchett Hairstyle

This is a fabulous hairstyle perfect for any special occasion. The mid-lengths to ends have been styled into defined waves to create body and movement. This hairstyle is great for those with long face shapes and will need regular trims to maintain.

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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Ashley Greene Hairstyle

This is a slick and smooth hairstyle for Ashley. The length is cut to sit below her jaw-line with subtle layers through the front for a soft finish to the edge.

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