Formal Short Wavy Hairstyles

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 or classy dinner party. These hairstyles vary from top-heavy looks, to short neat layers and classic finger waves. Formal short wavy hairstyles are reasonably quick to create. They are generally designed using rollers, styling products and heat appliances. These hairstyles are a great way to dress up short hair types for any formal occasion.

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Penelope Ann Miller Hairstyle

This short and formal hairdo is set in rollers then dressed out to form this classic hairstyle perfect to complement any long face. Product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends. This hairstyle is great for any formal day or night occasion.

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

Waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends of this short mane to give this style movement and shape great for any occasion. This is easy to re-create by blow-drying the hair with a small round brush. A little product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.

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

This full and fancy hairdo is thanks to the layers cut all through the back and sides allowing the curls and waves to sit perfectly. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and best suited for long face shapes.

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

This short classic hairstyle is blow-waved and set to create this beautiful shape best suited to complement a long face shape. This is easy to re-create with hot-rollers and will need product for hold and shine.

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

This funky 'do is teased and dressed up and out through the back to form this fabulous hairstyle that is perfect to compliment any long face. The roots are teased to achieve more height and lift making this a great 'do for those with fine to medium hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Evan Rachel Wood Hairstyle

This fun and fancy hairstyle proves that short hair can be versatile. The sides are slicked back smooth while the top is styled in waves for contrast and shape. This fab 'do is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Kristy Swanson Hairstyle

Fun and flirty is what this hairstyle is about. The medium to long layers cut around the sides and back encourages the bounce and movement of the waves added to give this hairdo plenty of shape. Regular trims is needed to maintain this look and prevent split ends.

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

This fancy 'do is cut to the jaw-line and has waves added to the ends for shape which is perfect for any special occasion. This bob shaped 'do is versatile and can be easily re-created with the right tools and products. Regular trims is needed to maintain style and to prevent split ends.

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

This short and elegant look is blow-waved beautifully adding height and shape through the top which makes it best suited for those with round face shapes. This is easy to achieve on most hair types and will need strong hold product to allow it last all day.

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

This classic hairstyle is tapered through the back with jagged cut layers through the top and sides to form this brilliant hairstyle best suited for those looking for a stylish 'do to wow the crowds. This look is easy to re-create with a blow-wave or hot rollers and will need a little product for hold and shine.

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