Formal Short Hairstyles
A formal short hairstyle can best be described as neat and tidy, structured, in place and tailored. These hairstyles could be worn to special occasions such as weddings, proms or any important exclusive nights out. They include top-heavy one length looks, sliced razor-cuts, short layered styles, pixies, crops, precision cuts, soft curls and waves.
Formal short hairstyles are still relatively quick to create, but they can require some effort depending on the hair's texture. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability of the style and add extra body. Other styling aids such as Velcro rollers, hot rollers and heat appliances such as curling tongs and ceramic irons can be used to help achieve extra body and hold, and create curls or waves.
Short hair is always quick and easy to manage and generally healthier on the actual hair. A short hairstyle can be changed simply by adjusting the styling technique.
Hairstyle Textures
Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Short Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.
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Viola Davis Hairstyle
This full and fancy hairdo is thanks to the layers cut all through the back and sides allowing the curls and waves to sit perfectly. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and best suited for long face shapes.
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This highlighted hairdo is tapered into the back with jagged layers cut all through the sides and front to create a fun and wispy look. This is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain style.
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This two-toned hairdo is cut short and close to the head around the sides and back blending into the top jagged cut layers which gives the over-all style plenty of height and texture. This fun and flirty hairdo needs a little product for hold and shine.
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
The back and sides of this short hairstyle is tapered into the head with wispy bangs cut to frame the front of the face for a textured look and feel. This hairdo is great for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style with shape that's easy to maintain with regular trims and a little product.
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This blonde bob is cut to sit at the jaw-line with jagged cut layers all through the sides and back to add shape and style to this simple look. A splash of color is added to the sides for contrast and completes the over-all style brilliantly.
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
Katherine Heigl Hairstyle
This short classic hairstyle is blow-waved and set to create this beautiful shape best suited to complement a long face shape. This is easy to re-create with hot-rollers and will need product for hold and shine.
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This wispy hairdo is jagged cut all through the back and sides to compliment the shape of the over-all style. The bangs are also jagged cut and swept to the side to frame the face diagonally and completes this modernized bob perfectly.
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This funky hairdo is jagged cut all over to maintain a textured look and feel making it easy to style with a little wax or moulding gum. A combination of high and low-lights are added all over for contrast and completes the over-all brilliantly.
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
Short and fancy is the main idea for this hairdo. The back and sides are cut short and close to the head blending into the top which is left long enough to be styled with a little product. This formal hairstyle is great for any special occasion and will need regular trims to maintain shape.
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
Formal Short Straight Hairstyle
This short highlighted 'do is blow-waved with a small brush to add body and volume to the roots. The bangs are blow-waved to frame the top of the face for a fabulous finish. This hairstyle is great for any special occasion and is perfect to compliment a round face.
Styling Time: 30 minutes



