Formal Short Wavy Hairstyles
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Kathy Bates.
“Wavy Hairstyles”
Description
A formal short wavy hairstyle can be described as tailored, structured, elegant, and classic looking. It's the kind of hairstyle you'd wear to a formal occasion such as a wedding, prom, classy dinner party, or a meeting with the President of the US! These hairstyles vary from top-heavy looks, to short neat layers and classic finger waves.
Method
Formal short wavy hairstyles are reasonably quick to create. They are generally designed using rollers, styling products and heat appliances.
Benefit
These hairstyles are a great way to dress up short hair types for any formal occasion. This type of change is called a “physical change” in the hair industry and it's great because the hair changes back to its original form as soon as it becomes wet- making it only temporary.
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We love this pixie look; it's fresh and cute and looks a treat on Alyssa. The hair has been cut with lots of wispy short layers to frame the face and accentuate Alyssa's striking features. This style is a super option for oval face shapes and will flatter smaller features.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
10 minutesStyling Tip
Using products with strong hold will help to keep this style in place. -
This fantastic hairstyle is great to compliment a medium length hairstyle.Gender: Women
Face Shape:
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutes -
This is a classic short 'do spiced up with razored edges and razored layers. The Back: has been razored flat into the head and blended up to the layers through the crown area. The Sides: wispy layers have been cut to maintain a soft edge and have been blended through to the front wispy bangs. This style will be easy to achieve on medium to thick hair types.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish. -
This short hairstyle has uniformed cut layers all over to create a fullness and body for a well balanced finish. Teasing at the roots will add height to this style which makes it perfect for those with round face shapes.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Age: 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold. -
This is a splendid hairstyle with plenty of height which makes it best suited for those round face shapes. The back and sides are tapered into the neck and face, while the top is jagged cut for easy styling.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Age: 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Tease your hair at the roots for height and control. -
Ellen Pompeo definitely turned heads at the "Chanel Fine Jewelry Night of Diamonds" event with her classic hairstyle. Her length is cut to the shoulders with long layers through the edges to create shape. Her gorgeous waves are easy to re-create and will hold well with the right products.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
To achieve this style, add waves into the mid-lengths and the ends only. -
Uniform layers cut around the back and sides allows the textured ends to flick out softly for a stunning finish. The top layers are also jagged cut to create height and movement to complete the over all shape.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, and 51 - 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Direct your hair into position while applying the finishing products. -
A combination of short to medium layers all over gives this hairstyle body and fullness which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30 minutesStyling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold. -
Kathy Bates looked magnificent at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards with this full bodied hairstyle. The length all over was cut in uniform layers to balance out the volume and body for a brilliant finish. The roots are teased to achieve maximum height and control.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 51 - 60 and Over 60
Hair Density: Sparse/Medium
Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
Styling Time
30+ minutesStyling Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray into your roots for extra volume and hold. -
Keyshia arrived at the 2008 Grammys with a funked-up hairdo that turned heads all night. The back and sides were cut short while the top was left longer and layered to add height and shape. This style is not one for the faint hearted, but more for the wild and wicked.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, and 31 - 40
Hair Density: Medium/Thick
Hair Texture: Medium/Coarse
Styling Time
30 minutesThis style will best be re-created in naturally wavy or curly hair
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