Formal Updo Medium Curly Hairstyles

A formal medium curly updo can be best described as loose, soft, full, elegant, neat and structured looking. They range from tied back and pulled up twists to soft face-framing hairstyles with pieces that fall down. These types of updos are best performed by a qualified stylist and are generally curled, pinned, tied, teased, gelled, waxed, brushed smooth, and lacquered into place. Styling time can vary from between 30 minutes and 1 hour 30 (when hair needs to be curled using rollers or heat appliances). These hairstyles can change and transform your entire look within a couple of hours.

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Mary Murphy Hairstyle

This gorgeous hairstyle is pinned up through the back with random curls left out the front to soften the over-all look. Jagged cut bangs framed the top of the face and completed this look perfectly.

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

A very structured looking medium Formal style were Pin Curls have been used all over that will give long lasting durability. The side swept bangs and part make this an ideal hairstyle for longer face shapes.

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

A half up curled style that is perfect for keeping hair off the face and out of the eyes. The crown has been teased and then smoothed over for extra height, while the bangs are swept to one side out of the way. A great look for rounder face shapes.

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

A soft and sultry looking Up Style with eye wispy bangs that draw attention to the eyes. This style due to the width created, works perfectly for longer face shapes.

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

This was a gorgeous up-do for Melanie. Her golden locks were styled into large waves and pinned up through the back to create body and fullness. This style needs time to re-create.

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

This was a funked-up look for Kate Hudson at the New York premiere of Bride Wars. Her copper golden locks were teased at the crown to achieve height and lift, and loose waves were left out through the sides to soften the front. The back of her style was braided to expose her sexy back and finish off her look brilliantly.

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

Katherine wears a very stylish updo, with one side of her hair swept back and pinned. It works well in almost any formal occasion, and it's best suited to longer face shapes.

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

At the 2008 MTV Movie Awards guests stopped in their tracks to snatch a glance at Anne Hathaway's exquisite upstyle. Her waves were pinned up through the back, and to create a soft sexy outline loose strands were left to hang out. This look can easily be re-created with the right products and hot rollers/a curling iron, and it should hold well in all weather conditions.

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

This beautiful shoulder length hairstyle has plenty of layers through the back and sides creating movement all over. It's easy to maintain, and the body and volume through the sides make it perfect for those with longer face shapes.

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

Winona looked great at the 35th Annul AFI Life Achievement Awards with the help of this beautiful hairdo. Her hair was softly pulled up into an upstyle to keep her hair under control. Soft waves were also added to give body to her fine hair and to create a fuller finish. This is a great style for a casual or special event.

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