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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Camilla Belle Hairstyle

This was a stunning look for Camilla Belle at the 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala. Her shoulder length bob was complemented by long layers cut through the sides and back for body and volume. The front layers started from her mid-face and were swept across her forehead for a sexy finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
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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Elizabeth Banks Hairstyle

Elizabeth Banks, at the LA premiere of Zack and Miri Make a Porno, had a classic hairstyle and looked like she stepped out of a time machine. Her once long and luscious locks were cropped short to sit at her jawline and soft subtle layers were cut through the front and sides to achieve a flawless shape. The top layers were blow-waved to create height and lift to the crown area. It's a great style for those with fine hair looking to add volume and body to their style.

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

AnnaLynne McCord's curls attracted plenty of attention at Spike TV's Scream 2008 Awards. Her medium to long layers created body and bounce that was well balanced through the back and sides. This look can easily be re-created with medium rollers or a curling iron,

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

Kate had all eyes on her great blunt-cut bob. Her length sat beautifully under her jaw line, showing off jagged layers worn over to one side. This simple hairdo is best suited to those with squarer faces because the length and front layers soften the jaw line.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Hayden Panettiere Hairstyle

Hayden Panettiere looked fantastic at the Nextflix Live! presentation of The Band from TV with her brilliant bobbed hairdo. For a slick finish, the edges were graduated to slope under her jaw line. Her sexy side-swept bangs were another great feature, completing her look perfectly.

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

This full-bodied hairstyle has plenty of short to long layers through the back and sides to balance out the volume and bounce. The width of this 'do makes it suitable for those with longer face shapes wanting more air and flair in their overall look.

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

Niecy Nash attended the BET Awards 2008 with a drop-dead gorgeous hairstyle. Her shoulder length hairdo was styled in waves to show off short to medium layers through the back and sides, which also created lovely bounce and body. Last but not least, her smooth bangs created a perfect frame for her face.

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

This full bodied hairstyle has plenty of short to medium layers all over to give it maximum body and bounce. The front is smoothed down to show contrast and also how versatile this look can be. This hairdo is perfect for those wanting more air and flair in their style.

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

Textured ends and layers make this look divine and drop dead gorgeous. The back is jagged cut at the nape blending up to the funky layers through the crown which create lift and and body. The sides are also layered creating a sexy shape to the side of the face and for a weightless finish.

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