Medium and long-length hair can be styled in countless ways to make it look amazing. But it can also look great in a formal way, as an Updo or a Prom style. With these styles the hair is not left loose but is tied in a tidy fashionable manner. Here we are going to offer some of the best formal hairstyles for your medium or long hair:
Princess Braid Updo
This is a very innovative style that you can wear every day and everywhere. By braiding and locking your hair like this you will get a very lovely and classy look. Blonde and long-faced women will definitely pull this one off.
The 20’s Look
Everything new is a good forgotten old. And the vintage look is arguably the best hit of all. This one is probably best for your prom night with its side curly ponytail. It doesn’t fall over the face and it gives you a chance to show the whole brightness of your face with this dazzling almost dramatic hairstyle. The best thing is it is suitable for almost all types of faces.
Twisted and Pinned Updo
There’s a special occasion coming and you don’t know what to do with your hair? Well this is the definitely the one for you. Very easy to do – just twist the hair at the back of the head and the secure it with a clip. Floral accessories are most suitable as they will bring out the festive mood.
Side-swept Hairstyle
Unlike the other styles, here we have a thicker hair on the side and it covers one whole side of the face and the forehead. This style should be applied to a more medium-length hair because if it is too long it may be too heavy and collapse. It is a pretty good choice for a wedding.
Braided Updo
All strands braided at the back and hanging over the forehead to give a seductive look, this hairstyle is definitely going to turn heads. It is very simple and maybe the most charming braided hairstyle.
The Dancing Queen
This hairstyle is one of the best and most looked for right now. Very easy to obtain, all it needs is the hair to be divided and flip it out on the sides. It will give you sexy and charming look as it is pretty well layered. The Dancing Queen is most suitable for heart-shaped and round faces.
Chignon Updo
It is not just a simple updo, as you have a braid and then lock the hair on one side of the back. It is perfect for everyday wear and both at-home and outdoor activities, such as a picnic or just some quality time with the family.
Low Rolled With a Twist
Now this one here is a true masterpiece. First the hair is braided on one side then pulled back down and finally it is locked at the back. It really requires time, patience and precision to get it done. In order to pull this one off you’ve got to have a pretty thick hair.
Wedding Updo
This is probably the most formal of them all. We all know that at a wedding we must be dashing, dazzling and generally bring our A game. Here we make the braids from the front and compile them at the back where everything is put together to form an amazing one of a kind structure.
