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

Full and bouncy is the main am for this medium length hairstyle. The ends are blunt cut for easy maintenance with subtle layers cut around the back and sides to help enhance the movement. This dainty 'do is is great for any occasion and needs a little product for hold and shine.

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

The body and volume in this hairstyle is perfectly balanced thanks to the combination of short to long layers cut all through the back and sides. This is great for those with long or square face shapes looking for a hairstyle with plenty of shape and movement.

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

This is a cool and funky look for Susan. Her length has been kept below shoulder level and layers have been cut to form a full and round look. Short, soft side swept bangs have also been added to blend in with the style.

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

This smooth and glossy bob is cut to sit at the jaw-line and blow-waved to allow the length to frame the face beautifully for a simple yet stunning finish. This is a great 'do for any day or night occasion and easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends. Only a little product is needed for hold and shine.

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

This auburn brown hairdo is blow-waved and set in rollers to achieve this full shaped 'do perfect for any occasion. The jagged cut bangs are blow-waved to frame the top of the face to soften the over-all style and completes it magnificently.

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

This wild 'do has a contrast of colors, making it a definite eye-popping 'do. The mid-lengths to ends are styled into waves to give this style plenty of body and volume, making it a great style to balance out a long face. Product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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

This sleek and smooth hairstyle sits perfectly to compliment any long face shape. The edges are jagged cut all over to maintain a wispy edge with blunt cut bangs to frame the face adds contrast to the over all look.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 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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Taraji P. Henson Hairstyle

Jagged cut layers through the back and sides of this hairstyle allows soft flicks which gives this style plenty of movement and shape which is best suited for those with long face shapes. A little product is needed for shine and hold and regular trims every 4-6 weeks will prevent split ends.

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