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 stylish look is tapered into the back of the head with long layers cut through the front for contrast which makes this short hairstyle best suited for those long face shapes. Wispy bangs are cut to frame the face and completes the over-all look beautifully.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Audrey Hepburn

This hairstyle looks great on Audrey. Her sides have been cut short and jagged and her top has been angle layered to create a piecey effect. Her bangs have been styled full and messy, which is an easy look to maintain with regular trims.

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

This funked up bob features sexy layers to create fullness and shape and bangs to update the style. The Back: has been graduated from the hairline for a clean finish at the nape and the layers have been taken up to the crown with the edges concaved down in an angle. The Sides: the side layers have been cut to sit above the jaw line and blended up to the textured layers through the top, which gives this style plenty of body and volume.

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

The back and sides of this short highlighted hairstyle is tapered into the head to achieve maximum shape, blending into the top sliced layers which contour the head for a brilliant finish. Only a little product is need for hold and shine and regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Brenda Blethyn

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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Bria Murphy

This smooth sleek hairstyle is tapered in through the back and point-cut down to the chin to frame the jaw-line perfectly and is great to compliment any round face shape. This 'do will need regular trims to maintain it's stunning shape and will be perfect for any occasion.

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

Brittany Snow smoothed her mane down for the MTV Movie Awards 2013. Her concave bob was blow-waved beautifully and parted to the side to compliment her face. This formal hairstyle is perfect for any occasion and needs regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.

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

Short and simple is the main aim for this look. The back and sides are tapered into the head to maintain a neat and tidy edge, blending into the top layers that are left long enough to be swept back with a little product. This hairdo is easy to maintain with regular trims.

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

The sides and back of this fabulous short 'do are tapered into the head to keep it neat and tidy around the edges, while the top layers are cut to contour the head for a smooth and simple finish. This hairstyle will need regular trims to maintain the shape and needs little product to style.

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

This highlighted hairdo is tapered into the back with jagged layers cut all through the sides and front to create a fun and wispy look. This is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain style.

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