The right haircut can make a greater difference than people realize. The best cuts to wear do not necessarily reflect the hottest trends, but rather the ones that play with your inherent face shape, complementing its proportions and accentuating your best features. Let’s get started on how to determine what works for you.
Recognise your face shape.
It is easier to select a hairstyle if you know your overall face shape. There are a few frequent types of faces, and the majority of men and women are a mixture of a couple.
Oval
Oval faces tend to be the most balanced, and have a relatively narrow jaw line compared to forehead line, and are considered the most versatile.
Round
Round faces will have soft lines, curvy, and may not be as angular around the jawline as other faces.
Square
Square faces have a defined, angular jaw line, and a forehead that is also angular and wide.
Heart
Faces are heart-shape, wider at the forehead, and narrower at the chin which may be pointed.
Long
Long faces are distinctively longer than broad, and may even show a straighter line on the cheek.
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Oval Faces
Most hairstyles will suit oval faces as they are naturally balanced. This is one of the shapes that works well with all types of long layers, blunt bobs and side swept bangs with minimal risk of it appearing to be out of proportion.
Round Faces
Crown and chin-length styles will help lengthen round faces. Long layers, angled bobs and side parts add definition, while you can prevent a round look at the face with cuts that are not blunt, which would be at the chin.
Square Faces
Long waves, layered cuts and side swept bangs are used to help calm down sharp chops. Bangs which go straight across are not good to avoid because they tend to accentuate the square appearance of the face.
Heart-Shaped Faces
Hair styles that come to a point at the chin length, side-swept bangs, and those that have a fair amount of volume near the jawline can help widen a narrow forehead and narrow chin to create a more balanced overall look.
Long Faces
Waves, curls, or blunt bangs add width, not length, to the face and help make it appear shorter.
Consider Your Hair Texture
But face shape is not the only element to take into account – natural hair texture is a big part of how it will look when performed. Facial shapes with long faces are well suited to curly hair, as it adds width and volume to the face, but can be altered for round faces. Straight hair tends to hang lower, this may be great for filling in some rounder hair shapes.
Keep in mind lifestyle and maintenance.
Not every hairstyle that looks great is necessarily the most convenient. Before committing to a drastic haircut, think about how much time you would like to invest in styling your hair every day, how often you can have them trimmed, and whether you prefer a simple or fancier style.
Of course, when in doubt, consult a stylist.
When a skilful stylist can combine their expertise with the client’s preferences for hair texture and shape, they can guide the client towards a style that is suited to their specific facial features, and not a generic face-shape chart. Taking pictures of the styles you want to ask about can also help to convey exactly what you’re looking for.
Final Thoughts
When deciding on your face shape, the key is knowing your face shape and making the most of it, not against it. The right cut can accentuate positive traits, and leave a cut that is flattering and revealing of your style.
