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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Sanaa Lathan

The layers cut around the back and sides of this dark brown hairstyle enhances the curls and balances out the bounce and volume all over for a full-bodied finish. This is best suited for those with long or narrow face shapes and will need regular trims to maintain style and avoid split ends.

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

This adorable look is layered all through the sides and back to encourage the bounce and body for volume and shape. The blunt cut bangs are smoothed out onto the forehead for contrast and completes the over-all look magnificently.

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

This look is made exciting by the even curls through the back to add movement, bounce and body. The front and top is smoothed down and teased for contrast and completes the over-all hairstyle brilliantly. The use highlights adds light and life to this dazzling 'do.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Formal Short Curly

This full and fancy hairdo sits perfectly to compliment any long or square face shape. The uniform layers cut around the sides and back allows the volume to sit well balanced. Bangs are worn over the forehead to frame the face beautifully and completes the over-all look graciously.

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

This short and bouncy 'do sits perfectly to frame any long face and will compliment any strong jaw-line. The medium to long layers through the back and sides adds body and movement for a full bodied finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Short Curly

The natural curl combined with the uniform layers in this hairstyle adds height and volume for a big finish. The bangs are smoothed down to show how versatile this hairdo can be and completes the look perfectly.

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

This dainty hairstyle has plenty of movement through the back for shape and softness while the top is slicked down to add contrast which completed this look stylishly.

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

Up and out was the main aim for this hairstyle. Uniform cut layers all over balances out height and volume which makes this hairstyle perfect for those long face shapes.

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

A Concave Bob that has been curled and then teased and molded into a great formal look for short hair. This hairstyle has plenty of width and will therefore suit long face shapes best.

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

These beautiful defined curls were made possible by the short to medium layers cut throughout the sides and back. This created plenty of bounce and body all over.

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