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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Salon Hairstyle

This ritzy do has smooth layers with and roughed up edges to create contrast to this look. The back is layered down from the crown to finish with a blunt edge at the nape. The side layers have been left longer and jagged-cut for a radical finish.

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

This graduated look sits perfectly to contour the head and and create volume at the crown. The back is blunt cut at the length with layers cut up to the crown then shaping down to the front. The sides are cut down to angle towards the chin-line. A splendid finish to a stylish'do.

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

This is a full-bodied look that is great for those with fine hair wanting more fullness and volume. The back is graduated to create shape and contour the head, and the sides are angled and wispy. This is a perfect style for any occasion.

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

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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Salon Hairstyle

This is a sleek look with funked-up edges and heavy bangs framing the top of the face. It's perfect for those with naturally fine to medium hair. The back has razor-cut layers down to the nape for balance and shape, and the sides are also razor cut, creating a textured look and wispy finish at the front.

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

This funked-up look has plenty of choppy layers that add height and create definition all over. The back is tapered to the neck for a clean and perfect finish, and the sides have been razor-cut and thinned out to sit flat and maximize definition.

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

Christina looked amazing at the "Into the Wild" premiere with the help of this hairdo. Her hair was cut to her neckline and shaped as a bob with the edges sitting at one length. To finish, her bangs were used as the main feature of her style and to bring some great attention to her eyes. This will be an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

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

This is a classic bob cut spiced up with an edgy finish to the front, and blunt cut bangs. The Back: has been cut down to the nape of the neck to achieve body at the crown with the edges angled down to sit at chin level. The Sides: have been cut to sit longer than the back to show an angle and features minimal layering to maintain the "bob" shape.

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

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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Salon Hairstyle

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