formal hairstyles

Looking for formal hairstyles to wear for special occasions? Come take a look at our many pictures with how to information.

This is a fun look by Kirsten Stewart "The Runaways" Los Angeles Premiere.

Kirsten Stewart

She has a layered short to medium length haircut that hits just past the shoulders. The bangs are brushed straight back and a little hair product keeps the strands in place. This is an easy and natural looking 'do with a touch of formality. Her medium brown locks look hot with her pink dress and light pink lipstick.

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Jessica has a long healthy looking blonde mane here in this photo of her at the David Letterman Show.

Jessica Simpson

Looks like a possible attempt at a zig zag off center part and she has a slight widows peak. The bangs are combed up and over to the side. This hairstyle looks asymmetrical in nature with one long big corkscrew curl cascading over the front side of the shoulder. This is a glamorous look for a special occasion when one is looking for option with hair worn down.

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These asymmetrical hairstyles are very popular and this one worn by Carrie is perfect for a special occasion.

Carrie Preston


Carrie Preston side view

The length is swept up and around for a one side up and one down 'do. Loose curls dangle on for a feminine appeal. Light brown is the shade with a few blonde highlights. Her earrings and necklace look lovely with her sequin dress.

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Nice large separated pin curls for bangs make this updo a 1950's vintage classic:

Large Pin Curls

Back in the day, women used dippity doo to make the strands bend and stay in position. It was applied at night and then bobby pins were used to hold curls in place so by morning, curls were created. This is a glamorous look for an updo. This blonde has red lips and strands of pearls for an old fashioned appeal.

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This updo is lovely and sports large rings of curls done in defined sections with loose strands left out to hang naturally.

Loose Updo

formal updo loose curls

This is a good choice for a bride or would be fabulous for a school dance. The soft curls are intertwined in a romantic fashion and add such a feminine charm to this traditional look. A large barrel curling iron and setting lotion can help with styling. This would be perfect without a veil or with. It's a lovely style even for a special evening such as Valentines Day or an Anniversary. The fringe that is left out to dangle is a wonderful detail. The blonde highlights stand out here with this light brown color.

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