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 is a cool mid-length style which shows how well layers can be styled. The layers have been razor cut to create this full flicked style and to add volume around the top. The bangs have also been razor cut and swept to one side to blend in with the style. The Sides: have been razor cut to the neck and flicked out to create this fun, textured 'do. The Back: has also been razor cut into the neck for an even look all over.

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

This is a soft smoothed bob which is easy to re-create and features long jagged bangs which have been swept over to one side. This style would be perfect for medium to fine hair types. No layering is needed for this style. The Sides: have been blunt cut to the neck for a solid look. The Back: has also been blunt cut for a clean finish.

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

This super simple style has all the right angles. Soft layers have been cut around the top to give plenty of lift around the crown, and pretty face framing layers have been added to soften the look around the face. The addition of long jagged cut bangs give this style just what is needs. This style is the perfect look for a night out on the town. The Sides: have been cut and shaped around the neck for a soft finish. The Back: has been cut around the neck and softly layered to create this full, soft style.

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

Rihanna used her appearance at the 2007 BET awards to show off the different ways her very sexy concave bob can be styled. For this cute look, the top of her hair was left flatter, which is great for shortening the look of a longer face shape, and the hair around the sides of her face featured soft and bouncy curls for a great formal look and to also add shape to a long, thin face shape.

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

Jenny was all smiles at the opening of Ripley's Believe it or Not at the Times Square Odditorium. Her hair was cut into the classic concaved bob, which is a great style for straight hair as it helps to show off the sharp edges and the shape of the style. The side part is great for Jenny as it helps to shorten the look of her longer face shape.

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

Kate looked great with this short, chic bob at the Whitney Museum's Art Party. Her hair was cut into a solid, blunt finish and a side part was added to give her style a longer look on one side. This is a great hairstyle for medium, textured hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Rihanna

This sexy 'do was Rihanna's look for The 2007 MTV Movie Awards and it was definitely a head turner Her hair was cut into a blunt bob that fell to just below her jaw line and blunt edges were added to create a solid finish. Bangs, such as the ones seen here on Rihanna, are a great option to use to cover a high hairline. This is a great hairstyle for those with straight hair as it will make it easier to style this look.

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

America made the perfect choice for her face shape with this wave-filled hairstyle at the ABC Upfront event. Loose, full waves were added throughout her hair to create this sassy style.

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

Erika's look was all about curls at the New York Film Festival Premiere of "Gardener of Eden." Her hair was pinned into a fuss-free upstyle which kept the hair off her face and out of the way. To finish, curls were added throughout her whole style to add body, texture and a soft finish.

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

Sara's sassy bob and copper red color ensured that she stood out from the crowd at the 2007 US Hot Hollywood Party. Her hair was cut into a solid, shoulder length bob to create a sharp edge look and her bangs were side swept forward to add a shorter appearance to her long face shape.

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