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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Brenda Blethyn Hairstyle

This is a classic hairstyle which is easy to maintain and great for any occasion. The sides and back are uniform cut blending into the top layers which is jagged cut for height and shape.

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

Ciara looked amazing with this shorter look. Her wispy edges created texture all over which gave her over look a perfect finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 to 20 minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This hairstyle is short in the back. It's a top-heavy straight style that has been razor-cut for extra body and texture. It's a great option for minimizing the length of longer face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Angelin Chang Hairstyle

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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Sharon Osbourne Hairstyle

This was another vibrant and stunning look for Sharon Osbourne at Spike TV's Scream 2008 Awards. Her trade mark short crop was tapered through the back into her head, and jagged-cut layers were cut through the sides for contrast and shape. The creative use of different red shades added life and sparkle to her style.

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

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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Selma Blair Hairstyle

This was a new look for Selma Blair at the world premiere of Hell Boy II: The Golden Army. Usually she's got a short crop, but now that's grown into a classic bob that sits nicely at her jaw line. Slight layering through the ends added shape and lightened the edges, and her blunt bangs (worn to the side) framed the top of her face perfectly.

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

This is a simple yet magnificent style perfect for those wanting an easy to manage 'do. The back and sides are jagged cut and layered up to blend in with the top layers. The bangs are jagged cut to frame the top of the face and finish off this look beautifully.

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

This is a fun hairstyle with plenty of short layers through the top to give this look height and texture. The edges are cut to sit at the jaw-line for a clean and crisp finish. The bangs are jagged cut to blend in with the top layers and can be worn as a frame to the top of the face.

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

This is a funky style which takes no time to style so it's perfect for those busy people. The back and sides are tapered into the head to sit flat. The top layers are textured for style and definition. The bangs are jagged cut to soften the forehead and completed this style perfectly.

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