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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Joan Rivers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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Formal Medium Curly

This fancy hairdo has layers cut into the back and sides to allow the natural curl to bounce up and create body through the mid-length to ends. This is easy to re-create with rollers or a curling iron.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Curly

This is a fun hairdo, great for those looking for a hairstyle that is easy to manage. Medium to long layers have been cut throughout the sides and back to create body and volume which makes this style perfect for those with long face-shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Medium Curly

This is a fab 'do for those looking for a style with plenty of movement and bounce. Subtle layers are cut around the sides and back to maintain balance and shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape:
Styling Time: 30 minutes