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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Madonna
This short and fancy hairdo as dressed in soft waves giving it a classic look and feel great for any special occasion. This is easy to re-create with a blow-wave or hot rollers and will need product for hold and shine. Those with long face shapes will benefit the most with this style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Penelope Ann Miller
This short and formal hairdo is set in rollers then dressed out to form this classic hairstyle perfect to complement any long face. Product is needed for hold and shine and regular trims every 4-6 weeks to prevent split ends. This hairstyle is great for any formal day or night occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Viola Davis
The back and sides of this short 'do are tapered into the head for shape and style, blending into the top layers that are worn flat to contour the head for a smooth and classic finish. This look is easy to re-create and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Janet McTeer
Waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends of this short mane to give this style movement and shape great for any occasion. This is easy to re-create by blow-drying the hair with a small round brush. A little product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Viola Davis
The back and sides of this short 'do are cropped short and tapered into the head for shape, blending into the top jagged cut layers which is left long enough to wear flat contouring the head for a neat and tidy finish. This short hairstyle is versatile enough to be worn many ways depending on the occasion and the mood.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Evan Rachel Wood
The back and sides of this short hairstyle is tapered into the head to maintain a neat tidy edge, blending into the top jagged cut layers left long enough to be styled up and back. This versatile hairdo can be worn as funky as you want or slicked down for a more conservative style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Carrie Keagan
This asymmetric hairstyle is blow-waved smooth adding only a subtle wave through the side for movement and shape. This look is perfect to frame a long face and great for any special occasion. Regular trims is needed to maintain the shape of this style as well as product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Viola Davis
This full and fancy hairdo is thanks to the layers cut all through the back and sides allowing the curls and waves to sit perfectly. This formal hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and best suited for long face shapes.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This highlighted hairdo is tapered into the back with jagged layers cut all through the sides and front to create a fun and wispy look. This is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This two-toned hairdo is cut short and close to the head around the sides and back blending into the top jagged cut layers which gives the over-all style plenty of height and texture. This fun and flirty hairdo needs a little product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
