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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Evan Rachel Wood
This fun and fancy hairstyle proves that short hair can be versatile. The sides are slicked back smooth while the top is styled in waves for contrast and shape. This fab 'do is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Diana Salvatore
This fantastic pixie 'do is tapered in through the sides and back maintaining a wispy look and feel, blending into the top jagged cut layers that makes it easy to style with a little product for hold and shine. This fab 'do is perfect for those looking for a low-fuss yet glamorous hairstyle.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Dawn Olivieri
This dainty 'do is blow-waved then styled into soft curls adding shape and body. This body and lift through the top is perfect to compliment a round face shape and is great for any special occasion. Regular trims is needed to maintain this look and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Morena Baccarin
This fab short 'do is tapered into the back and sides leaving the length through the top long enough to be swept over to the side and allow the bangs to compliment the face. This look is easy to style with a little product and will need regular trims to maintain shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Ginnifer Goodwin
This short pixie-like hairstyle is tapered in through the sides and back blending into the top jagged cut layers which sits flat to contour the head showing off the wispy ends for a fantastic finish. This hairdo will need regular trims to maintain shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Kristy Swanson
Fun and flirty is what this hairstyle is about. The medium to long layers cut around the sides and back encourages the bounce and movement of the waves added to give this hairdo plenty of shape. Regular trims is needed to maintain this look and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Kris Jenner
Short and smooth is the main idea for this short hairstyle. The back and sides are tapered into the head with the top layers left long enough to fall flat and contour the head. This glossy 'do is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims to maintain shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This short extravagant hairdo is teased at the roots to create maximum height and lift making it best suited for those looking for a head turning 'do to suit a round face. The front is swept low and to the side to complete the over-all style brilliantly. Strong hold product is needed to keep this hairdo is shape all day.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Randee Heller
Randee Heller looked fantastic in this short textured hairdo. The back and sides are tapered into the head with jagged cut layers through the top left long enough to be styled with a little product. This short versatile hairstyle is great for those looking for a fun and flirty hairstyle that doesn't take long to style with a little product.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This elegant and highlighted hairstyle is dressed in curls through the sides and back giving this style plenty of movement and shape best suited for those with fine to medium hair looking for a hairdo with boost and body. This look is easy to re-create with the right tools and products and is perfect for any special occasion.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
