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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Formal Short Straight
The back of this short dainty do is tapered into the neck with jagged layers cut up to the crown to add height and lift. The side and front layers are also jagged cut to maintain a feathered and textured edge. The bangs are smoothed over to one side to complete the over-all look magnificently.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Sharon Osbourne
This stunning short 'do is layered all over to create this magnificent shape. The top is teased at the roots to create maximum height and lift which makes it best suited for those with round face shapes. The vibrant color of this short hairstyle completes it perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Wavy
Uniform layers are cut around the sides and back of this wavy hairdo to balance out the natural kink. The top layers are jagged cut for texture and completes the over-all look perfectly. A little wax or moulding paste is needed to re-style this look.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This full and fancy hairdo sits perfectly to compliment any long or square face shape. The uniform layers cut around the sides and back allows the volume to sit well balanced. Bangs are worn over the forehead to frame the face beautifully and completes the over-all look graciously.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
The back of this sassy hairstyle is tapered into the neck with layers leading up to the sides and top which forms this dazzling 'do which is great for those with a long face shape or square jaw-line. This hairdo will need regular trims to maintain shape and avoid split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Formal Short Straight
This gorgeous hairstyle is tapered into the nape through the back, blending into the textured layers through the top and sides which creates this magnificent shape best suited to compliment a round face shape. The brilliant use the two-tone color technique adds life to the over-all look and completes the hairstyle perfectly.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Cate Blanchett
This short fancy hairdo is graduated up the back to allow the sides and top to fall over the ears to show how versatile short hair can be. This hairstyle will need regular trims for easy maintenance and to keep the shape.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Square
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Carey Mulligan
The sides and back of this fabulous short 'do are tapered into the head to keep it neat and tidy around the edges, while the top layers are cut to contour the head for a smooth and simple finish. This hairstyle will need regular trims to maintain the shape and needs little product to style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Heart
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Dorothy Hamill
Short and simple is the main aim for this hairstyle. The back is tapered into the neck and the sides into the head for a clean finish to the edges. The top layers are cut to contour the head with bangs to hang down on to the forehead for a soft finish to the front.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
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Formal Short Wavy
The dazzling waves in this hairstyle is enough to make any head turn. Combined with the slick bangs, this fabulous 'do is perfect for any day or night out on the town.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
