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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Anne Heche

This fantastic hairstyle is great to compliment a medium length hairstyle.

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Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Scarlett Johansson

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.

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

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Keyshia Cole

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Alyssa Milano

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Renee Zellweger

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.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes