Formal Short Wavy Hairstyles
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Anne Heche.
“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
Height: Any
Weight: Average
Styling 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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
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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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Use your fingers to pinch the styling products through to create a textured finish. -
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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
Styling Tip
To achieve this style, add waves into the mid-lengths and the ends only. -
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
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
This style will best be re-created in naturally wavy or curly hair -
Renee has chosen a gorgeous full curl which is great for a night out or a casual night in. The hair has been kept at chin length and layers have been cut into a short crop to create more volume and to enhance the curl. Side swept bangs have been added to beautifully frame the face.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Sweep the hair over to one side so there is no definite part showing. -
Scarlett looked like she stepped out of the 1940s with this breathtaking hairdo. To achieve her look, her hair was set in hot rollers and pinned over to one side to add body through the top and to show movement through her ends.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height: Any
Weight: Thin and Average
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This is a classic look for Sharon who added plenty of sex appeal to this 1920s style. The back and sides are cut short and blended into the top for a stunning uniform finish. This made dressing her hair into finger waves an easy task.Gender: Women
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Age: 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Height: Any
Weight: Thin, Average, and Large
Styling Tip
Direct your hair into position while applying the finishing products.
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