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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Cobie Smulders

The back and sides are cropped sort and swept back for a smooth and tidy finish to the edges, blending into the top length that is left long enough to be teased and swept back adding height and left making the perfect short hairstyle to balance out a round face. Regular trims is needed to maintain this style and product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Cristina Ferrare

This short fab 'do is layered all over making it easy to style out into fancy flicks making it the perfect style to compliment a long face. The layers bangs frame to the top of the face to soften the look and completes the over-all style magnificently.

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

This chestnut brown mane is tapered into the back and sides while the top layers are left long enough to smooth down for shape. The long bangs are swept across the forehead to soften the over-all look. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain style and prevent split ends.

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

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Formal Short Straight

Two words sum this style up: short and sexy. It's an easy look to re-create with just a little product, and it's perfect for those who don't have time to fuss around with hair brushes. The back is cut very short for a balanced look, and the sides are also cut short to blend in with the textured top layers.

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

The back and sides of this short pixie 'do is tapered into the head showing off the jagged cut edges. The top is also cut short and worn flat to contour the head. The simple style can also be worn messy showing how versatile short hair can be.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Formal Short Straight

The back of this gorgeous light blonde 'do is graduated to add shape, blending right through to the sides and top. The top layers are swept over to one side to allow the the front to be worn as bangs softening the over all style beautifully. This 'do is best suited for those with fine to medium hair.

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

This short pixie cut is great for all ages. The back and sides are tapered in to the head to maintain and neat edge right around. The top layers are jagged cut for easy styling which makes this short hairdo versatile. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Diana Salvatore

This fantastic pixie 'do is tapered in through the sides and back maintaining a wispy look and feel, blending into the top jagged cut layers that makes it easy to style with a little product for hold and shine. This fab 'do is perfect for those looking for a low-fuss yet glamorous hairstyle.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Dorothy Hamill

Short and simple is the main aim for this hairstyle. The back is tapered into the neck and the sides into the head for a clean finish to the edges. The top layers are cut to contour the head with bangs to hang down on to the forehead for a soft finish to the front.

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