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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Taylor Swift Hairstyle

This stunning hairdo is perfect for those with a natural wave in their hair. The back is pulled and pinned back with a few curly strands left out the front to soften the over-all look.

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

This is a fancy up-style perfect for any special occasion. The back is styled into waves, teased and pinned up for height and fullness.

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

A smooth sleek tied back Up Style where the hair has been pulled into a Top Knot to one side and then dressed up with eye catching curls tumbling forward. This look creates width and will suit long face shapes and natural curly hair types best.

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

Kay's copper locks were styled up in this stunning up-do to compliment her pretty face. Soft bangs were left out to frame her face and finished off her look stylishly.

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

Christina turned heads with her magnificent hairstyle. Her copper locks were styled into this wonderful 'do which is great for any occasion.

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

This is an elegant hairstyle perfect for any occasion and suits most hair types.

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

This was an elegant hairstyle for Nicole. Her luscious length was pulled up at the crown and left to fall freely to show off her sexy waves on the ends. This updo is perfect for any special occasion and needs ample time to re-create.

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

This was an extraordinary upstyle for Roison at the Preen by Thornton Bregazzi runway fashion show. Plenty of pins, lacquer and time are needed to re-create this head turning 'do.

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

This was a gorgeous look for Audrina Patridge at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Her updo was dressed to the side to create an asymmetrical shape which really suited her. This hairstyle needs quite a lot of time to re-create, and it's best suited to those with longer face shapes.

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

Kristen Johnston decided to wear an upstyle for the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her highlighted golden locks were pulled up and tied at her crown. Her bangs were smoothed-out and worn as a blunt frame for her face.

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