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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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer made the most of her fabulous copper locks at the world premiere of "The Pursuit of Happyness" with this great upstyle. Her back section was pinned into a low updo and her front section was left down to shape her face and to enhance her features. This style will work well in most weather conditions.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Hilarie Burton

Hilarie pulled off a gorgeous look at the CW launch party with this side swept upstyle. This is a great style which is perfect for a formal occasion. her hair has been smoothly swept to one side and lots of height and body has been added. Light curls have also been added from ear height down which are piecey and full of texture. This is an elegant upstyle which is suitable for all hair textures and wavy to straight hair types.

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

Jessica looks super sexy at record mogul Clive Davis' Annual pre-Grammy party with this great look. The back has been pinned up into a soft upstyle and the front sections have been left out around the face in curls to enhance the facial features. This style is perfect for square face shapes.

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

This is a sexy style for this new mum from the 2006 Oscar Awards. The top has been pinned up into a soft ponytail and soft tresses have been left to flow down around the face. Soft side swept bangs have also been cut to add shape and definition to the style.

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

Poppy looks very sexy and stylish with this cool design and the highlighted golden blonde tones really enhance her face shape.

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

This soft and seductive look is a classic for Ms. Kidman. Nicole's length has been cut to shoulder level and sexy layers have been added through her top section to heighten her curl.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Oblong, and Diamond
Styling Time: 20 minutes
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Jessica Simpson

Fun, soft curls always look fantastic on Ms. Simpson. Jessica's hair has been curled all over and lightly pulled back and pinned up.

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