Formal Updo Long Curly Hairstyles

A long curly formal updo can be best described as soft, full, elegant, neat and tidy, structured, high, positioned and tailored. They include full tied back and pulled up curls with soft face-framing pieces, high buns with curls falling out and down and pin curls or barrel curls pinned in place. These types of updos are best performed by a qualified stylist. Styling time can vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more (when hair needs to be set in rollers and dried or heat appliances used). These hairstyles are the ultimate for dressing up and changing your entire look (all within a couple of hours). They generally have long lasting strength in good weather due to the pinning and styling aids used.

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Carice van Houten Hairstyle

Carice van Houten turned heads at the "Valkyrie" premiere with her exquisite upstyle. Sectioned pieces were pinned up randomly to achieve body through the top and to expose her back. You will need to allow ample time to re-create this look.Allow up to 2 hours styling time for hot roller setting, teasing, pinning and spraying. This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.

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

The soft curls and shape of this hairstyle definitely make it eye-catching. Bouncy curls are dressed to one side to create an asymmetrical shape, and the top is teased for height and control. This look is easy to re-create with rollers or a medium curling iron.

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

This style is sleek and easy on the eye. The smoothed-down bangs contrast wonderfully with the waves at the back as well as the barrel curls. It's a hairstyle that's easy to re-create and is perfect for any special night out.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Ashanti Hairstyle

Ashanti arrived looking divine with a dainty hairstyle. The ends of her hair were rolled up with pin curls, and her sleek sexy bangs were swept over to the side. This is also a fun style that looks great on those with longer faces. This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.

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

This was a fantastic look for Cyndi who "wowed" the crowd with her full bodied 'do. her layers through the back and sides helped give her style volume and height. This style is perfect for those with fine hair wanting body and bounce.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Halle Berry Hairstyle

This was a beautiful upstyle for Halle at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. The back of her hairdo was pinned up and sexy side swept bangs were added to soften her look and complete her elegant style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Taylor Swift Hairstyle

Taylor's elegant upstyle at the 41st Annual CMA Music Awards created a great look for her. Her hair was dressed in large soft waves and pinned back loosely to create height and volume through the top of her style. This style will hold well in any weather condition with the use of the right products.

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

This style is dazzling and exciting to wear thanks to its full bodied nature, and is especially well suited to those with naturally curly hair or for those after a look with maximum volume.

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

This is an elegant upstyle with plenty of curls to give it height and movement. This easy- to-achieve style is perfect for a bride on her special day or for a fancy night out.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Salon Hairstyle

This hip and sassy updo is perfect for a Saturday night out. It is easy to achieve, and with the right products, will last all night.

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