Formal Short Hairstyles

A formal short 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, precision cuts, soft curls and waves.

Formal short hairstyles are still relatively quick to create, but they can require some effort depending on the hair's texture. Styling products are used to aid and assist shape and durability of the style and add extra body. Other styling aids such as Velcro rollers, hot rollers and heat appliances such as curling tongs and ceramic irons can be used to help achieve extra body and hold, and create curls or waves.

Short hair is always quick and easy to manage and generally healthier on the actual hair. A short hairstyle can be changed simply by adjusting the styling technique.

Hairstyle Textures

Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Short Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.

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Formal Short Straight

Two words sum this style up: short and sexy. It's an easy look to re-create with just a little product, and it's perfect for those who don't have time to fuss around with hair brushes. The back is cut very short for a balanced look, and the sides are also cut short to blend in with the textured top layers.

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

This is a sleek look with funked-up edges and heavy bangs framing the top of the face. It's perfect for those with naturally fine to medium hair. The back has razor-cut layers down to the nape for balance and shape, and the sides are also razor cut, creating a textured look and wispy finish at the front.

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

This funked-up look has plenty of choppy layers that add height and create definition all over. The back is tapered to the neck for a clean and perfect finish, and the sides have been razor-cut and thinned out to sit flat and maximize definition.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Piper Perabo

Piper Perabo looked like she stepped out of a scene from Star Wars when she arrived at The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of the new show "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy." Her upstyle recalled Princess Laya's famous side buns- the only difference being that Piper opted for a curly look instead. Let's hope this is the last time she wears this hairdo.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, 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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Christina Ricci

Christina looked amazing at the "Into the Wild" premiere with the help of this hairdo. Her hair was cut to her neckline and shaped as a bob with the edges sitting at one length. To finish, her bangs were used as the main feature of her style and to bring some great attention to her eyes. This will be an easy style to maintain with regular trims.

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

This is a sexy style which suits naturally curly hair. The Back: has been cut in uniform layers to create body from the bottom of the neck to the crown. The Sides: have been cut the same length as the back layers to maintain a balance look all over and have been blended up to the full layers cut through the top to give this style height and body.

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

This is a classic bob cut spiced up with an edgy finish to the front, and blunt cut bangs. The Back: has been cut down to the nape of the neck to achieve body at the crown with the edges angled down to sit at chin level. The Sides: have been cut to sit longer than the back to show an angle and features minimal layering to maintain the "bob" shape.

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