Formal Short Straight Hairstyles

A formal short straight 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 and precision cuts. Formal short straight hairstyles are still relatively quick to create, but they can require some effort. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability of the style and add extra body. Other styling aids such as ceramic irons can be used to help straighten and achieve extra body and hold.

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Lori Loughlin

This fab style sits beautifully above the shoulders showing off the layers cut around the front to frame the jaw-line. The shape of this hairdo is great to frame a round face and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain the style. This style is easy to re-create with a blow-wave.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: minutes
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Lorna Luft

This stunning highlighted hairdo is jagged cut all over to achieve a wispy look and feel making it easy to style out making it a fabulous style to compliment a long face. The bangs are smoothed out to frame the to of the face for a fantastic finish.

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

Short and simple is the main for this stunning 'do. The back is tapered into the neck with layers cut up to the crown and sides to add shape and for easy maintenance. Jagged cut bangs are added to frame the top of the face and completes the look perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Marion Ross

These red locks were blow-waved then set in rollers to achieve this full bodied hairdo best suited to for those with fine to medium hair wanting a style with plenty of volume. This formal hairstyle is will need time to create and product for hold and shine. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain a healthy look and feel.

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

Mariska turned heads with this creative hairdo. Her chin length cut is styled up and back to reveal her sexy neckline. The top is teased to create height at the crown, and the top layers have been left smooth to show contrast and sex appeal. This is a fantastic hairstyle for any special occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Mary J.Blige

This short golden bob is tapered into the back of the neck to allow the top and side layers to fall flat and contour the head for a glossy finish. A combination and high and low-lights are added all over for texture and completes the over-all style beautifully.

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

This brilliant look as tapered in at the back and sides to create shape and body. Soft wispy bangs were added to the front to frame the face and completes this hairstyle perfectly.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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MC Lyte

The back and sides of this short fancy do are tapered into the head to maintain a neat and tidy edge, blending into the top sliced layers that gives the over-all style plenty of texture and shape. This is a great hairdo for everyday wear and needs to be maintained with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Michelle Williams

The back and sides of this light blonde mane are tapered into the head while the top layers are long enough to style forward with a little height and lift added to the top. The bangs are swept to the side to compliment the face and completes the over-all 'do brilliantly. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Milla Jovovich

This classic hairstyle is blow-waved into this fabulous style to frame the sides of the face for a formal and fancy look and feel. This look will be great for any special occasion and is easy to re-create with the right tools and products.

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