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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Annette Bening

Annette used her natural curls to get this fresh, sexy style at the "Running with Scissors" world premiere and looked great. Slight layers were cut around the very ends of her shoulder length bob cut to help add texture throughout her style. Her hair was also scrunched up to enhance her curl and to add lots of height through the top, especially in the bangs area. Around her face, Annette's hair has been gently pulled back to sit slightly over her ears and off her face. This is the perfect style for those wanting more body and texture, and for anyone with a slight wave in their hair.

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

Jessica pulled off a great look at the L.A premier of her movie "Employee Of The Month" with this sassy hairdo and proved that flicks are a great change for her. Her length has been trimmed to shoulder level and short razored layers have been cut at the sides and back to give her style a soft, swept, flicked design. This style will work perfectly on medium to fine hair types.

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

Christina looked great at the cd release party for "Futuresex/Lovesounds" with this curly hairdo. Her blonde locks were cut to shoulder length and heavily layered all over to enhance her curls and keep them in great shape.

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

Christina loves those curly styles, and this look from the New York party for her "Back to Basics" album release is one of her nicest. Her hair length has been cut to below shoulder level and thick bouncy curls have been added to her ends and throughout her layers.

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

There was lots of great styles at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, and this one from Jessica was no exception. This buxom blonde's length was kept at shoulder level and soft shaped layers were cut around her top and side sections to create this full and shaped look. A simple hairstyle like this will work best on medium to fine hair types.

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

Jessica chose the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards to show off her short 'do and looked great! The platinum blonde's hair was cut into a cute shoulder length bob and a small amount of facial layering was added at the very front for softness. This is a smooth and sleek hairstyle. The length has been left long enough to sit at the shoulders and the hair has been blunt cut on the ends. This will look great at any occasion.

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

Christina lit up the red carpet at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards with this classic finger waved style. Graduated layers were cut through the very ends of this platinum beauty's hair to give shape to her curl and to ensure that her hair styled into such a stunning finish.

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

This is a funky soft style for Barbara from the 5th Annual People En Espanol 50 Most Beautiful Gala. The length has been left below shoulder level and the top and sides have been angle layered short to create this full, round, curly shape. This style will work best on medium to thick hair types and naturally curly hair.

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

Jennifer premiers a new style at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards and looks great! The hair has been cut to the shoulders and then styled with soft side swept bangs to add shape and definition around the face. This soft bob is easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Sharon Osbourne

This funky redhead looks great attending a press-conference hosted by MTV for the 2005 MTV Australian Video Music Awards. Her hair has been razor cut on the top, sides and bangs to add body and create a fresh, flicked style. A hairstyle like this will work best on medium to thick hair types.

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