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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Kellie Pickler

Kellie's hairstyle had cameras flashing at the 2007 American Music Awards. Cut to sit above her shoulders, it was worn more to one side to create a stunning asymmetric look. This style will be an easy one to re-create and will hold well, day or night, with the right hair styling products.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Faith Hill

Faith's fancy style features fun layers to create body and volume. This hairstyle is perfect for those with fine to medium hair who are after a look with extra bounce.

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

Gwen's full bodied hairstyle was a great look for her at the "Keeping a Child Alive" Black Ball. The lovely layers and maximum height throughout the top of her hairstyle ensured that her whole style sat beautifully to frame her face. This hairdo is a great option for those after a look to try at a big celebration.

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

This style will be easy to maintain and will suit fine to medium hair types best. The Back: has been cut to one length and features layers that have been graduated up to the shorter layers at the crown. The Sides: have been cut shorter than the back and blended up to the shorter layers through the top. For versatility, the shorter layers through the top of this hairstyle can also be worn as bangs.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Formal Medium Curly

This elegant style is a great option for any event. The Back: has plenty of layers to achieve bounce and body up to the crown. The Sides: have been layered up to the shorter layers through the top to create height and movement.

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

This hairstyle is great for a night out and is very easy to maintain with regular trims. The Back: features layers throughout to achieve body and movement for the style. The Sides: the layers have been cut from the shorter layers through the top and blended down to the edges. The bangs are also a great feature of this style as they form a nice frame for the face.

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

This fun style has plenty of attitude thanks to the funky layers and smooth bangs. The Back: soft layers have been cut up to the top layers to add shape to the style. The sides: layers have been cut through to the top and blended into the bangs which have been sliced to soften the front.

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

This style is all about body and bounce. The Back: layers have been cut from the length up to the crown to achieve maximum height and body. The Sides: have been layered up to the shorter layers cut right though the top to create shape and movement.

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

This sexy style is full of layers for shape, and features bangs for a sassy look. The Back: layers were added from the crown and blended down to the length to create height and movement. The Sides: were layered down the side of the face to soften this sexy style.

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

Audrina had cameras flashing as she arrived at Us Weekly's Hot Hollywood Party with her classic hairstyle. Her back section was rolled up in barrel curls and pinned up at her nape while her sexy side part was left to hang low to create a sassy frame for her pretty face.This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.

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