Formal Short Curly Hairstyles

A formal short curly hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, elegant, and classic looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, classy dinner party. These hairstyles can vary from top-heavy looks with tapered back and sides, to short uniform layers. Formal short curly hairstyles take a small amount of time to create. They are generally designed using rollers, styling products and heat appliances such as curling irons. These hairstyles are a great way to soften and dress up short hair types for any formal occasion. Curls that are uniform in shape and diameter typically have a more formal look about them too.

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Dawn Olivieri Hairstyle

This dainty 'do is blow-waved then styled into soft curls adding shape and body. This body and lift through the top is perfect to compliment a round face shape and is great for any special occasion. Regular trims is needed to maintain this look and prevent split ends.

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

This wicked 'do is great for those with short to medium hair wanting a style that'll put all eyes on them. The back and one side is smoothed down and back, while the opposite side is dressed in well defined curls giving this look contrast and shape. This is perfect for those with fine to medium hair and will need product for hold and shine.

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

This layered bob is styled in soft curls all through the back and sides giving this hairstyle plenty of bounce and shape. The bangs are smoothed out to frame the face and completes the over-all look perfectly. 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

Uniform layers cut all through the back, sides and top of this fun 'do balances out the body and and movement which is best suited for those with long face shapes. This hot copper look is easy to achieve with a curling iron and will need product for hold.

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

This short hairdo is layered all over to enhance the movement and bounce of the waves that makes it easy to style this mane into the this classic shape. This look will need time to create and product for hold and shine.

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

These fancy honey blonde locks were set in rollers to enhance the shape of the waves and curls that gives this formal 'do plenty of bounce and width. This makes it perfect to balance out a long face and great to turn heads at any special occasion. Product is needed for hold and shine as well regular trims to maintain healthy look and feel.

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

Full and fancy is the main idea for this hairstyle. Uniform layers are cut all through the back and sides to balance out the volume and body making this look perfect for those wanting a formal 'do to compliment a long face. This look is great for any occasion and product is needed for hold and shine.

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

Body and boost is the main aim for this look. The uniform layers cut all around the back and sides allow the curls added allover to give the over-all style a well balanced look and feel. This hairstyle can be re-created with hot rollers and will need product for hold and shine.

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

This graduated bob is styled into curls through the sides and back then teased at the roots to achieve body and volume making this formal hairstyle best suited for those with long face shapes. This classic style will need time to re-create and product for hold and shine.

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

Medium to long long layers cut around the sides and back of this golden bob enhances the curls which encourages bounce and body to make this elegant style best suited for those with long face shapes. This is easy to re-create with a curling iron and is great for any occasion.

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