Your face shape is a huge part of deciding what will and won't suit you. The right haircut will draw attention and highlight your best features (ex. beautiful cheekbones, gorgeous eyes) While at the same time minimize features or flaws you don't like (ex. a high forehead)
Here are the basic face shapes described, along with tips on what suits them. (or doesn't!)
The Round Shaped Face
The round shaped face is about the same length across as it is long. If you measure ear to ear, and top of the forehead to chin, the dimensions are close to the same.
Styles that flatter a Round Face Shape:
- Short styles with some height or volume on the top of the crown, smoother on the sides
- Off center parts, side swept bangs help counteract the roundness of the face
- Long hair with layers longer than the chin.
Things to avoid:
- Thick chunky bangs add weight to an already round face
- Curls or volume around the sides of the face, this widens the face
- Shorter layers around the cheeks or chin will draw attention attention to roundness.
The Heart Shaped Face
The heart shaped face, is narrow in the chin but wider in the forehead and cheekbone area. Flattering hairstyles add weight to the chin area, and lessen the width of a broader forehead.
Styles that Flatter:
- Bangs are wonderful, especially texturized ones
- Off centered parts
- Jaw length bobs or cuts add weight to the face
Things to avoid:
- Center parts with no bangs
- Too much height or volume on top
The Oblong (Long) Shaped Face
The Long Shaped face is longer than it is wide. The measurement of hairline to chin, will be great than ear to ear.
Styles that flatter:
- Short and medium lengths are best.
- Layers around the face or throughout, Bangs work as well
- Curls, waves or texture will soften the angles of the face.
Things to avoid:
- Too long hair, this drags the face down making it appear longer
- Too much volume on top, volume is best on ends and sides.
The Square Face Shape
The Square shaped face is very similar to the round shape just more angular. The width and length are nearly the same.
Styles that flatter:
- Short and Medium hairstyles either above or below the chin.
- Layered hairstyles will soften the face
- Off centered parts, wispy bangs
Things to avoid:
- Hairstyles that sit right on the jawline
- Too long or too straight, won't bring softness to the face
- Blunt heavy bangs
The oval shaped face is the most proportioned. The length is about one and a half times the width. This face suits many styles and textures! Feel free to experiment, because you suit just about everything! Lucky you!
We hope this helps you better understand face shapes, and what brings out the best in them. Keep in mind these are just recommendations, not strict "rules" that must be followed. When it comes to hair, do what you love, and what makes you feel good! Feeling happy and confident with your hairstyle is the most important part.
Cheers to good hair days in all shapes and forms!
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