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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Elise Neal
This short and smooth hairdo is blow-waved smooth from root to tip to contour the face showing off the tapered layers angled towards the jaw-line for a sexy look and feel. This fab 'do is is easy to maintain with regular trims every 4-6 weeks and needs product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Victoria Summer
The back and sides of this short and sexy 'do are tapered into the head blending into the top layers that are left long enough to be swept to the side for a fab finish. This look is easy to maintain with regular trims and needs product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Nene Leakes
The back and sides of this short blonde 'do are tapered into the head blending into the top layers that are smoothed down flat to contour the head and frames the top of the face beautifully. This 'do will need product for hold and shine as well regular trims to maintain shape.
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Styling Time: 10 minutes -
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Cristina Umana
This chestnut brown mane is tapered into the back and sides while the top layers are left long enough to smooth down for shape. The long bangs are swept across the forehead to soften the over-all look. Regular trims is needed every 4-6 weeks to maintain style and prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Kelly Osbourne
This short light blonde mane is dressed in waves and teased at the roots to achieve maximum body and volume making the perfect style to balance out a long face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and products and needs regular trims to prevent split ends.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Nicola Roberts
This golden copper mane is dressed in waves and curls all over to achieve body and volume making it great style to compliment a long face. This look is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and needs product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Square, and Heart
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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Formal Short Curly
This graduated bob is styled into curls through the sides and back then teased at the roots to achieve body and volume making this formal hairstyle best suited for those with long face shapes. This classic style will need time to re-create and product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes -
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MC Lyte
The back and sides of this short fancy do are tapered into the head to maintain a neat and tidy edge, blending into the top sliced layers that gives the over-all style plenty of texture and shape. This is a great hairdo for everyday wear and needs to be maintained with regular trims every 4-6 weeks.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Goapele Mohlabane
The back and sides of this cool 'do are cropped short and close to the head to maintain a tidy finish to the edges. The top layers are jagged cut for height and shape making it easy to style up for height and lift. Product is needed for hold and shine as well as regular trims to maintain style.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 20 minutes -
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Carolyn Hennesy
The sides and back of this short hairdo are tapered into the head blending into the top layers that are jagged cut to allow for height and texture making it a great look to compliment a round face. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims and needs product for hold and shine.
Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes -
