Formal Hairstyles

Coiffed Hairstyles

The word coiffure sounds fancy and upper crust. But, it literally just means to arrange or put up your hair. When you're looking for a coiffed style, don't be tempted to do something that ends up looking stiff and prom-ish. Modern coiffs are easy...

Elizabethan Hair Fashion

The Elizabethan era encompasses the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, perhaps the most famous and celebrated queen in England's history. She was bold, independent and intelligent, and she ran her country with an iron fist. She also inspired a...

Oscar Night Hairstyles

You've probably had that Oscar night experience, sitting on the sofa in your pajamas, eating ice cream right out of the container and entranced by the glitz and glamour on the television screen. While the hairstyles seem impossible to accomplish...

Quick Formal Hairstyles

Sure, intricate formal hairstyles look great, but they usually take forever to create. Sometimes you just don't have the time to sit in the salon for hours on end getting your tresses whipped into shape. If you're short on time but still want to...

Formal Down-Do Hairstyles

We all know that up-dos are generally well suited for fancy occasions but what you may not know is that down-dos can be equally as dressy. If you've got somewhere special to go and don't want to be bothered with an up-do, try a chic down-do style...

Formal Twist Hairstyles

Skip the ponytail and sideline that bun -- the formal twist is a totally classic hairstyle that women of any age can rock fabulously. It also doesn't require a hair band, so it puts less stress on your locks. This fresh updo is perfect for pairing...

Evening Hairdos for Medium to Long Hair

When you've got medium to long hair, you have a ton of options for kicking it up and going glam for an evening out. You can curl it, clip it, pile it high on your head or twist it in a French braid. The number of options is limited only by your...

Formal Summer Hairstyles

Flipping your hair into a formal summer 'do can make you look as sizzling hot as the sun. Do your hair right and no heat wave will get you down. Do your 'do wrong and that smoking look will soon give way to sweaty streams. The best way to prevent...

Hairstyles for a Formal Night

Ban that "plain Jane" look from your swanky style repertoire. Formal hair means rising above the everyday. It doesn't matter if you're looking to enchant a hot date or just make your girlfriends green with envy; lavish locks rock. You don't have...

Formal Hairstyles Step-by-Step

Updos used to be saved for special occasions, requiring the hands of a professional stylist to score a flawless style. Not anymore. More casual updos with a relaxed vibe are the way to score an un-stuffy style. Now you can save the money that you...