When changing to a fabulous new look, believe it or not, it's the shape of
your face, along with your hair type and texture, that is the most important
factor to consider. Here at TheHairStyler.com, we've come up with an
easy to follow guide that will help you determine your face shape
and advise you on the best cuts for a fantastic new look.
Face Shape
To determine your face shape, take a tape measure or ruler and record the
following:
1. The measurement of your face across the top of your cheekbones. 2. The measurement across your jawline from the widest point to the
widest point. 3. The measurement across your forehead at the widest point
(generally somewhere halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline). 4. The measurement from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of
your chin.
You are now ready to see which one of the seven classic face shapes
belongs to you!
Oval
Egg Shaped With A Forehead And Jaw That Are The
Same Width
The ideal face shape, because it is proportionally balanced.
Styles to try: an oval face will suit any hairstyle be it
straight, wavy, curly, short, medium or long.
Styles to avoid: try to avoid wearing your hairstyle on your face
as you'll lose the shape behind the hair and may also add the appearance
of weight to your face.
Oval faced celebrity: Jennifer Aniston
Round
Circular Shaped
The best way to flatter a round face is to create an oval appearance
which will lift your facial features.
Styles to try: a below the chin haircut that keeps the sides
close to your face and promotes height at the crown is a great style.
Hairstyles that are longer than chin length will also suit, and by
layering the top to achieve fullness, and keeping the cut relatively
close to the face, your face shape will appear longer and narrower.
Styles that include short fringes will also add length to your face.
Styles to avoid: curly styles emphasize roundness and should be
avoided as well as very long styles and ones that pull back tight off
your face.
Round faced celebrity: Drew Barrymore
Oblong
The Face Is Longer Than It Is Wide
Oblong faces have high foreheads and long chins and require haircuts
that add width and volume.
Styles to try: haircuts that will mostly suit are anything that
is short to medium length, such as the "Wedge" style.
Styles to avoid: too much hair length will make an oblong face
look even longer. We suggest that you keep your hair above shoulder
length and if possible, avoid styles with no fringe.
Oblong faced celebrity: Janet Jackson
Heart
Wide At The Forehead, Narrowing To A Point At
The Jawline
The objective is to create width around your narrow chin.
Styles to try: soft and curly chin-length hairstyles would suit
best. A chin length bob is a great style that creates a balanced look by
giving fullness and balance where you need it.
Styles to avoid: try to avoid short, full hairstyles like slicked
back looks that emphasize your upper face.
Heart faced celebrity: Naomi Campbell
Square
A Strong Forehead And Jawline
The square face is angular with a broad, square forehead. The objective
is to create an oval appearance and lift your facial features.
Styles to try: short to medium length hairstyles, especially with
wave or roundness around the face, will suit you best. Soften the edges
of your face with layers and wear long hair at, or past your shoulders.
Your hair would look best parted down one side with a swept away fringe
to create a different angle. If your hair is straight, you may want to
consider a body wave to achieve a nice balance to the straight features
of this face shape.
Styles to avoid: a square geometric cut, long bobs with heavy
fringes, and all styles that part down the middle.
Square shaped celebrity: Sandra Bullock
Diamond
The Forehead And Jawline Is Narrow With Wide
Cheekbones
The key is to find a hairstyle that will balance the narrow chin.
Styles to try: most hairstyles suit a diamond shape with the best
being a full, rounded style such as a graduated bob which falls to the
chin.
Styles to avoid: avoid all hairstyles that leave your forehead
completely exposed and styles where there is no hair on your neck.
Diamond shaped celebrity: Sophia Loren
Triangular
The Forehead And Cheekbones Are Narrow With A
Wide Jawline
The objective is to narrow your chin and widen your forehead.
Styles to try: shorter hairstyles that balance the prominent
jawline would suit, with lots of layers added to achieve fullness and to
balance the upper part of your face. Hairstyles that are full at the
temples like the "Wedge" style will look great.
Styles to avoid: long, full hairstyles that draw attention to the
jawline and styles that add width, such as haircuts that kick out at the
bottom.
Triangular faced celebrity: Stevie Wonder
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