Though there are several distinct formal hairstyles 2012, yet an updo is the eternal unsung hero of formal hairstyles all over the world. Long tresses, that add considerable volume to your hair, are the second most preferential hairstyle for formal occasions.



Formal Hairstyles 2012 for women with short hair

As a matter of fact, short hair don’t offer much choices for formal hairstyles but their easy manageability, neat and tidy airs make them a perfect choice. In addition, short hairstyles are very much trendy this year.

For any formal occasion you can try the hottest hairstyle trend of 2012 i.e. pixie haircut with any slight variation. Some other haircuts, for special occasions including proms, wedding, any important evening out or dinner night, are short layered hairstyle, crops, razor-cut, soft curls and waves and precision cut.

If you can’t wear a do unless you follow a celeb, Jenna Elfman’s fancy short hairstyle with layers on the top and front is perfect for straight hair. Similarly, Kellie Pickler’s concave bob cut is another option if you want to try the bob haircut. This style is best for round faces as it has some raised hair at the crown.



Formal Hairstyles 2012 for women with medium hair

For formal 2012 hairstyles, updos are a great choice for medium length haired females. Annasophia Robb’s or Clarire Danes straight updos are really superb choices. Another good choice for medium length, blonde hair and round faces is Rachael Harris’s layered hairstyle. On the other hand if you have curly hair, you can try elegant curly ‘do with layers, that sit on your both shoulders and bounces because of the movement of curls. If you want to look different, you can add bangs and cover your forehead.

Jennifer Love Hewitt’s hairstyle is one of the mostly worn hairstyle by ladies with medium hair. This style is actually a solid cut with crisp edges, the bangs at front are quite short sharp, you can choose any length of bangs as you prefer, and framed at the top of the face.



Formal Hairstyles 2012 for women with long hair

For long formal hairstyles 2012, the best pick is a messy bun. This hairstyle, with small curls in the front, will suit any face type. It is a favored wedding hairstyle in case you add some jewelry to it.



Celebrities’ hairstyles with formal look for long hair include Jamie Chung’s smooth and groovy hairstyle, Tiffany Hine’s shoulder length hairstyle with fabulous waves, best suited for longer faces, and Tisha Campbell’s hairstyle with long waves on the sides.