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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Keri Hilson
Short and Sweet is the main aim for this 'do. The back is tapered into the neck with graduating layers cut up to the sides and top for a superb finish showing off the crazy color work.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
Short and smooth is the main aim for this hairstyle. The back is tapered into the back of the head for shape, blending into the short layers at the crown which create height. Wispy bangs are cut to frame the face and completes this look stylishly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This magnificent hairstyle is easy to style and maintain with regular trims. The back is tapered into the neck to contour the back of the head, blending into the textured layers through the sides and back which create height and lift.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This magnificent hairstyle has tapered layers cut down to the nape of the neck for shape and style. The top and front layers are shaped down to the jaw-line for a stunning finish.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Ginnfer Goodwin
This is a fantastic hairstyle for those busy people looking for an easy yet stylish 'do. The back is tapered into the neck with graduated layers cut through the sides and crown for shape and easy maintenance.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Carolyn Hennesy
This is a splendid hairstyle with plenty of height which makes it best suited for those round face shapes. The back and sides are tapered into the neck and face, while the top is jagged cut for easy styling.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This dainty hairstyle has plenty of movement through the back for shape and softness while the top is slicked down to add contrast which completed this look stylishly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Patricia Hodge
Up and out was the main aim for this hairstyle. Uniform cut layers all over balances out height and volume which makes this hairstyle perfect for those long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Helen Mirren
A combination of short to medium layers all over gives this hairstyle body and fullness which makes it perfect for those with long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Katharine McPhee
Sleek and smooth was the main aim for this hairstyle. The length is cut to one length with little layering around the edges to lighten the edges. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes




