Your Face Shape vs Your Hairstyle

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about getting a new hairstyle and we touched on how not every hairstyle will look good on ever person. One major reason for this is face shape. Unless you were blessed with a perfectly proportioned face (Darn you, if you’re one of those lucky women!), then there are features you need to consider before getting a new hairstyle.

 

1. Round Face

A round face, such as Kirsten Dunst’s, is one where the length nearly equals the the width with a soft curve.

With a round face, it’s best to avoid adding much volume around your cheeks, as this can exaggerate the roundness and can even make your face look a little chunky. Instead, try hairstyles that have most of their volume on top. Longer styles tend to work best with round faces, as they create the illusion of a longer face.

 

 

2. Oval Face

An oval face, such as Jennifer Aniston’s, is usually at least twice as long as it is wide and has a very soft curve to the forehead and chin.

With an oval face, you are blessed. You can wear almost any hairstyle. Try to stay away from hairstyles that fall in your face, as it may end up creating the illusion of a different face shape and let’s face it, you’re blessed with this one!

 

 

3. Square Face

A square face, such as Jessica Simpson’s, is one where you have a wide forehead and a wide jaw with less of a curve.

With a square face, Jessica is actually not wearing the best hairstyle in this picture. Stylists suggest hairstyles that fall closer to your face as well as side-sweeping bangs. Like the round face, it’s best to try to keep the body of your hairstyle towards the top to add  the illusion of length.

 

 

4. Heart Face

A heart face, such as Reese Witherspoon’s is sometimes considered a triangular face, which features a wider forehead  and cheek bones and an angular jaw.

With a heart face, whispy layers will pull the attention to your beautifully angled jaw and away from your wide forehead. Try not to give your hair too much body, and straight, sleek look will give your face more length.

 

 

 

5. Long Face

A long face, like Sarah Jessica Parker’s, is a longer version of an oval, usually with a longer forehead.

With a long face, you want to do just the opposite of a round face. Give yourself body around your cheeks to make your cheeks seem rounder. Straight across bangs will shorten your forehead and medium length cuts create the illusion of a shorter face. Avoid styles with no bangs.

 

 

Now that you know the perfect cut for your face shape, call today for an appointment!