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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Salon Hairstyle

This funked up bob features sexy layers to create fullness and shape and bangs to update the style. The Back: has been graduated from the hairline for a clean finish at the nape and the layers have been taken up to the crown with the edges concaved down in an angle. The Sides: the side layers have been cut to sit above the jaw line and blended up to the textured layers through the top, which gives this style plenty of body and volume.

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

Kerri showed off her short 'do at the "Balls of Fury" Los Angeles premiere and looked great! The back of her hairstyle was tapered in to allow the rest of her haircut to be chopped up all over to show definition in her style. This hairstyle will be easy to maintain with regular trims and requires only minimal products to style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Adrianne Palicki Hairstyle

This was a smooth and sophisticated hairstyle for Adrianne at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Her hair was cut into a classic bob and only minimal layers were cut around her edges to create shape. To complete her look, her sides were layered up with sliced ends to frame her face.

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

This short concave bob is a simple style that is well suited for longer face shapes and naturally straight hair. The long wispy bangs have been side swept to create a soft shape around the face and short layers have been cut around the top to give the crown as much height as possible. The Sides: have been cut longer to the front to give the bob a concave shape around the neck. The Back: has been layer cut and really tapered to the neck to give the front section all of the attention.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Jane Fonda Hairstyle

Jane looked great at the "Monster-In-Law" L.A Premiere thanks to the help of this sassy style. Her length was jagged cut at chin level and her top and sides were angle layered and razor cut to create this full, flicked 'do. Wispy, side swept bangs were also cut to shape her face perfectly. This style will be easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Lisa Rinna Hairstyle

Lisa looks perfect at the Unforgettable Evening Benefit for EIF's Woman Cancer Research Fund with this great hairstyle. A razor has been used throughout this style to create a fully textured 'do and side swept bangs have been cut to blend in. This style is easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Shirley Maclaine Hairstyle

This is a classic style for this amazing actress. Shirley's short bob cut has been kept neat and tidy and just above chin level. The addition of shaped bangs cut through her front section adds style and definition.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Toni Braxton Hairstyle

This is a short and sophisticated look for this talented singer. Toni's hair has been razor cut all over to create this classically flicked effect. A hairstyle like this is very easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Alyssa Milano Hairstyle

We love this pixie look; it's fresh and cute and looks a treat on Alyssa. The hair has been cut with lots of wispy short layers to frame the face and accentuate Alyssa's striking features. This style is a super option for oval face shapes and will flatter smaller features.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Renee Zellweger Hairstyle

Renee has chosen a gorgeous full curl which is great for a night out or a casual night in. The hair has been kept at chin length and layers have been cut into a short crop to create more volume and to enhance the curl. Side swept bangs have been added to beautifully frame the face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes