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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Julia Stiles Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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 Hairstyle
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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Salon Hairstyle
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 -
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Salon Hairstyle
This hot fiery red do is uniform cut all around the back, sides and top for a well balanced look and feel. This is great hairstyle for all ages and can be styled either smooth or messy depending on age and mood. A small amount of product is needed for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Salon Hairstyle
The back and sides of this short pixie 'do is tapered into the head showing off the jagged cut edges. The top is also cut short and worn flat to contour the head. The simple style can also be worn messy showing how versatile short hair can be.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Lana Parrilla Hairstyle
This short fancy 'do is styled into waves and curls all though the mid-lengths to ends adding plenty of shape and movement for a formal finish. This is great hairstyle for any special occasion and will need regular trims to maintain a healthy look and feel.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Rita Ora Hairstyle
This fancy hairdo is dressed in curls and waves all through the back and sides to achieve body and volume making this a great hairstyle to compliment a long face. This hairdo is perfect to turn heads at any special occasion and will need product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Carolyn Hennesy Hairstyle
The back and sides of this short formal short do are tapered into the head blending into the top which is jagged cut to achieve a textured look and feel. This hairstyle is versatile and great for most age types depending on the way it is styled. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain this shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
