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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Formal Medium Straight

This classic bob style was updated with funky wispy layers to add a bit of spice and to modernize this look. The length is blunt cut through to the sides where the top length is left long to fall below the length for a dazzling finish. The jagged-cut bangs were a great frame to the top of the face.

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

Cheryl Cole, of British pop group Girls Aloud, had blunt and bold in mind when she asked to have her hair styled. Her length was left to sit below her shoulders and her edges were blunt cut to one length with no layers for a crisp finish. The blunt bangs were also a great feature for this style and framed the top of her hairstyle beautifully.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Paris Hilton

At the 2008 MTV Movie Awards guests reeled over Paris Hilton's dress, make-up, and of course her hair. Its blonde asymmetrical shape has become a trade mark that never tires her fans. It was styled in large waves through the ends, and it's a look that almost makes her appear innocent.

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

Katherine Heigl looked like the best of the 1950s when she arrived at the 7th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball with this elegant hairdo. Her classic bob had subtle layers and was beautifully dressed in large seductive curls to create body and bounce all over. This look is easy to achieve with rollers or a curling iron.

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

Paris Hilton had the paparazzi going crazy at the In Touch Weekly and Ish Entertainment Party, thanks in part to her elegant hairstyle. Her asymmetric bob was styled into large waves worn in a sexy side part to create an off-balanced yet glamorous finish. This look will be easy to re-create with hot rollers or a large curling iron.

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

This was a short and sweet look for Sophia Myles at the Paley Center Events for Media 2008 featuring "Moonlight" Event. Her chin length bob was flicked out on one side while the other side lay flat to achieve an asymmetric shape. To complete her amazing look, highlights were added as a stunning feature.

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

This gorgeous style has layers cut through the back and sides to create body and bounce. Also, the smooth sexy bangs add contrast and softness to this sensational look.

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

This is a sexy and classic look. Gwen's hair length has been cut to chin level and slightly angled layers have been added to create style and definition. This is an excellent hairstyle which is suitable for medium to thick hair textures

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

Arden Myrin looked gorgeous on the red-carpet at a function honoring the top 24 Idol contestants. Her sexy hairstyle had plenty of character thanks to layers cut all over to create bounce, which is something she had lots of, and volume through the mid-lengths and ends. This style was simply perfect as it was the best match for her face and personality.

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

Jennifer made her way into the 2007 Movies Rock Event looking elegant with her graceful hairstyle. Her length was cut to one length and short to long layers were cut through her back and sides to create body and bounce for her style. Shorter layers were also added through her top section for added height for her style and for balance.

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