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

The back of this hairstyle is tapered into the neck for shape allowing the red tones to show under the dashing blonde tones. The top and side layers are cut to add body and bounce which gives the over-all style plenty of bounce and completes the style perfectly.

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

This is a fun and flirty look which is easy to re-create with the help of a medium curling iron. The back and sides are jagged cut with layers cut up to the crown to add height and shape all over for a magnificent finish. This is perfect for those with fine to medium hair looking for hairstyle with plenty of body and flair.

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

This simple hairstyle is easily dressed into a formal look with its fantastic side part allowing the long bangs to fall over to one side, while the back and sides blow-dried smooth for a slick finish. This will be suitable for any occasion and will need regular trims to avoid split ends.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This fantastic 'do is graduated through the back which creates body and shape while the front is cut to sit at the jaw-line. Highlights are added to the top and front of this hairstyle to add shimmer for an excellent finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This gorgeous 'do is graduated through the back to create height through to the crown area. The sides and back length is curled with a curling iron while the front is slicked down to show how versatile medium length hairstyles can be.

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

This sassy smooth hairdo has short to medium layers through the back which contour the head blending up to the top and side layers which creates a magnificent shape which is perfect for those with round face shapes.

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

The length of this 'do is blunt cut at the nape for strong solid finish to the edge, while jagged cut layers are cut up to the crown to create height. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims.

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

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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Salon Hairstyle

This highlighted hairstyle is layered through the sides and back encouraging the bounce of the curls added to the mid-lengths to ends for bounce and shape. This fantastic hairdo is perfect to frame a long face and great for any occasion. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

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

This gorgeous chestnut brown hairstyle is blunt cut around the length with only subtle layers cut through the length for shape. This bob hairdo is easy to maintain with regular trims and is great for any occasion.

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