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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Kimbra
Kimbra wore her dark brunette locks in waves and curls giving this look plenty of body and volume making it perfect to frame a long face shape. This hairstyle is easy to re-create with hot rollers and needs products for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Alfre Woodard
Uniform layers are cut all through this brown mane to balance out the volume and movement all over. This formal do is perfect for most ages and easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Gretchen Mol
This short hairdo is layered all over to enhance the movement and bounce of the waves that makes it easy to style this mane into the this classic shape. This look will need time to create and product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Cristina Ferrare
This short fab 'do is layered all over making it easy to style out into fancy flicks making it the perfect style to compliment a long face. The layers bangs frame to the top of the face to soften the look and completes the over-all style magnificently.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Morena Baccarin
The back and sides of Morena's short mane was slicked back for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The top was parted to the side and swept back to achieve a smooth and sexy finish. This is a great style for those with short hair wanting a formal style that is easy to create.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Julia Stiles
Julia had her highlighted locks blow-waved and dressed into loose waves for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. This gave her style plenty of shape and movement best suited to compliment a long face. This hairstyle needs time to create and product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Francesca Sandford
The back of this stunning short hairstyle is tapered down into the nape for shape while the sides and top are left slightly longer to frame the face. This smooth 'do is perfect for any occasion and is easy to manage with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Anne Hathaway
Anne's pixie mane is tapered into the head through the back and sides while the top is left to fall flat to contour the head. The bangs are swept to the side to soften the face and completes the over-all 'do brilliantly. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Carolyn Hennesy
The back and sides of this dark red 'do are tapered into the head blending into the top which is which jagged cut to achieve a textured look and feel. This is fab 'do to compliment a round face and will need regular trims to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This short curly mane is layered all through the back and sides to balance out the volume and body making this style best suited to frame a long face. Regular trims every 4-6 weeks is needed to maintain a healthy look and feel and a small amount of product will help hold this style in place.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
