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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Formal Short Straight

This magnificent hairstyle has tapered layers cut down to the nape of the neck for shape and style. The top and front layers are shaped down to the jaw-line for a stunning finish.

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

This is a short fun style with plenty of life and attitude which will be easy to achieve on naturally fine to medium hair types. The layers have been sliced cut all over to create body and bounce. The Back: has been cut to sit below the hairline and has been cut in jagged layers through to the top layers. The Sides: the side layers have been cut to the same length as the back to maintain balance in this hairstyle.

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

This short look is smooth as well as textured. The chopped up bangs give this style edge and attitude. The Back: has been clipper cut short for a clean finish down to the nape. The Sides: have also been clipper short around the ear and blended up to the textured layers through the top. This style will be easy to achieve on naturally straight hair.

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

The back of this highlighted hairstyle is tapered in the head with the sides cut wispy to maintain a light and jagged look and feel. The top is teased to add height making a fab 'do to compliment a round face. The are smoothed to the side for a sexy finish.

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

The back of this formal hairdo is tapered into the head, blending into the sides which is left long enough to be swept behind the ears. The top length is teased at the roots to achieve maximum height and lift making it a great hairdo to balance out a round face. This stunning hairstyle is perfect for any occasion.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Adrianne Palicki

This was a smooth and sophisticated hairstyle for Adrianne at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Her hair was cut into a classic bob and only minimal layers were cut around her edges to create shape. To complete her look, her sides were layered up with sliced ends to frame her face.

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

This was a magnificent look for Angelin Chang at the 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Awards. The sides and and back were tapered into her head for a weightless finish, and blended into the top's jagged-cut layers for height and texture. The use of highlights all over was a great way of breaking up her natural dark color.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Anna Faris

This classic bob hairstyle is blunt cut to sit at the jaw-line to maintain a crisp and solid look and feel. The bangs are blow-waved smooth to frame the top of the face and completes the over-all style brilliantly. Regular trims is needed to maintain this shape.

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

The back and sides of this dark brown hairstyle is tapered into the head blending into the top which is left slightly longer with bangs smoothed down to soften the face and completes the over-all 'do brilliantly. This short simple style is great for any occasion and 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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Anne Hathaway

Anne's pixie mane is tapered into the head through the back and sides while the top is left to fall flat to contour the head. The bangs are swept to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all 'do brilliantly. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes