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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Tamela J. Mann Hairstyle
This exciting 'do is tapered in the back with graduating layers cut up to the top where with the help of a curling iron, perfectly defined curls sit beautifully adding height, texture and shape for a magnificent finish. The color and highlights will need to be maintained every 4-6 weeks to prevent color fading.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The back of this is tapered into the back of the neck for shape, with graduating layers cut up to the top and sides forming this fab ;do which is easily styled into curls to give this look bounce and movement. This hairstyle is great for all ages and can be easily re-created with a curling iron or rollers.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Marilyn Maye Hairstyle
The back of this full bodied hairstyle is tapered in the head to enhance the shape, with uniform layers cut up to the sides and top to form this well balanced look which is best suited for those with round face shapes. This style is easy to re-create with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Chryssie Whitehead Hairstyle
Uniform layers cut all through this look balances out the bounce and body of the soft and sexy waves. The top and front is smoothed down flat which gives this style a versatile look and feel. This is great for those looking for a fun and flirty hairstyle to compliment a long face shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
Graduated layers cut through the back of this look allows the curls to bounce and encourage movement to create this wonderful look which will compliment any round face shape perfectly. This hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This concave bob is cut to frame the jaw-line and compliment the face with its graduating layers cut all through the sides and back to give this wonderful shape. This cute and classy hairstyle will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This sleek and smooth 'do is wispy cut through the back and sides to maintain a jagged look and feel all over, with the side layers left out to frame the face for a simple yet glossy finish. This low-fuss hairstyle is great for those with naturally straight hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The back of this gorgeous light blonde 'do is graduated to add shape, blending right through to the sides and top. The top layers are swept over to one side to allow the the front to be worn as bangs softening the over all style beautifully. This 'do is best suited for those with fine to medium hair.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
This short pixie cut is great for all ages. The back and sides are tapered in to the head to maintain and neat edge right around. The top layers are jagged cut for easy styling which makes this short hairdo versatile. A little product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Jennie Garth Hairstyle
Short and simple is what this style is about. The back and sides are tapered blending into the top layers which are shaped down to to compliment the face for a smooth and glossy finish. Highlights are added to the top for contrast and completes the over-all style beautifully.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
