Hairstyles for various faceshapes

Hairstyles for various face shapes

There are 6 basic faceshapes & heres some basic tips on choosing the right hairstyle for your faceshape to enhance your image.

1.     Oval shape: Length of face is 1.5 times its width and forehead is slightly wider than the chin.

-       Cut more layers at the ear and cheekbones to make the cheekbones appear wider and face more oval.

-       Avoid haircuts with layers stopping at chin length

2.     Round shape: Prominent chubby cheeks with equal length and width of the face.

-layered bangs as opposed to straight and heavy ones

- short hairstyles which give height

- opt for styles which provide length

-Do face framing by creating more layers closer to your face to create a slimming effect.

3.     Square shape: Prominent jaw & square chin. Forehead and jaw lines are approximately the same width

-       Long loose waves

-       Soft layered bob

-       Sideswept bangs that are just below the brow length

4.     Oblong shape: Longer than oval shape with a pointy chin

-       create volume at the center of the face by cutting layers at the ear and cheekbones to make cheekbones appear wider and face more oval.

-       Gentle side swept bangs

-       Avoid bob cuts or hairstyles above the chin.

5.     Heart shape: Wide forehead and cheekbones with narrow jaw and pointy chin

-       Bobs are good but avoid those above chin level.

-       Draw attention away from wide forehead and towards the eyes with sideswept, whispy bangs

-       Avoid emphasizing the crown as this can make your face appear top heavy and chin narrower.

6.     Diamond shape: Narrow forehead and jawline with the cheekbones being the widest part of the face.

-       Most hairstyles suit this faceshape.

-       Show off your cheekbones, avoid short bangs, classic bob cut could work as well.

While we often focus on our clothes our skin & our body don’t forget that our hair is equally important in creating our desirable image as it is what frames our face. Therefore knowing what hairstyles suit your individual facetype is definitely useful.

Makeup for different face shapes

Makeup for different face shapes

1.     Oval shape

-       Naturally arched brows

-       Emphasise either eyes or lips

-       Highlight your features eg chin, cheekbones and cheeks

-       Use normal foundation tone.

2.     Round shape

-Use a darker foundation to blend towards the center of your face, downward and inward from the temples and upward and inward from the jaw.

-Create angles with highlighter in the middle of the forehead and chin to create a more angular look.

- Apply blush under the cheekbones and blend upward towards your temples.

- Line eyes with softly smudged eyeliner. Use darker shade of eyeshadow toward the outer portion of eyelid and lighter shade toward the inner part.

3.     Square shape

-       Define your cheekbones with two different shades of blush

-       Opt for a plump and dramatic lip to draw attention away from your jaw

-       Shade and soften the corners of your face with bronzer or darker foundation

-       Highlight center of forehead, chin and cheekbones

4.     Oblong shape

-       Contouring can make it appear more proportioned.

-       Shade and shorten by using a darker pressed powder/ bronzer along the hairline at the top of the forehead and blend downwards

-       Apply bronzer to only the bottom of the chin to make the face appear slightly shorter

-       Contour with bronzer & focus on cheekbones to make face appear broader, apply it under the cheekbones in the hollow and blend up and out toward the hairline.

-       Highlight cheeks with blush on the apples and highlight the very highest points of the cheek.

-       Play up your eyes with cat eye, bold eyeshadow colours and dramatic lashes.

5.     Heart shape

-Countouring should aim to downplay prominent cheekbones and pointy chin

-Use a stick foundation that is a shade or two darker than your natural skin tone to shade and soften your face. Apply under cheekbones and blend from ear downward at an angle.

-Round out your chin by using a foundation that is a shade or two lighter to highlight. Apply product at the center of forehead and above cheekbones.

- Draw a natural thick brow with a straight arch  to create the illusion of a thinner forehead.

6.     Diamond shape

-       Opt for a natural brow with a wider center

-       Use a darker shade of blush

-       Soften chin with darker foundation

Knowing how to use makeup to enhance your features strategically for your own faceshape is important as every individual is unique and knowing how to apply makeup effectively to your advantage is definitely an asset for every woman.

Everyday makeup and skincare for men

Everyday makeup and skincare for men

It is not uncommon for men to invest in skincare as well as makeup. European and Korean men place a lot of emphasis on skincare and wear makeup on a daily basis.  It is not uncommon for men in the corporate world to go for regular facials to ensure that their nose is blackhead free.

Some Korean men wear eyeliner on a daily basis along with moisturizer, sunscreen, bb cream or foundation followed by concealers and actors go on to contouring their facial structure with bronzer as well for a more masculine and chiseled look. More and more men are also getting their eyebrows threaded or waxed.

Heres an example for an everyday skincare and bare minimal makeup regime for men.

1.    Cleanse

2.     Tone

3.     Moisturize

4.     Sunscreen

5.     Foundation

6.     Or skip 4 &5 and apply a BB cream

7.     Concealer

8.     Contour ( optional)

9.     Eyeliner on the outer corners (optional) * eyeliner should be minimal for guys especially corporate individuals unless you are in the entertainment or creative industry avoid heavy dramatic eyeliner looks.

  . Fill in your brows with brow pencil/powder ( optional)

End of the day

1.     Cleanse well and make sure you remove all makeup properly

2.     Tone

3.     Moisturize

How to create a good first impression

How to create a good first impression

As you all know, first impressions count and are pretty much formed sometimes just by superficial appearances before you even get a chance to open your mouth.

For instance your posture, overall outlook and demeanour are all taken into account in forming that first impression with a stranger and vice versa.

Tips that can help you to create a good first impression

1.     Be clean and well groomed. 

      Nothing turns someone off more than bad body ordour and hygiene like yellow teeth, bad breath, food stuck between your teeth, greasy hair that makes you look grimy.

2.     Avoid being sloppy. 

      Make sure your clothes are washed and ironed, avoid  wearing flip flops unless you are going to the beach or the wet market  & especially when you have important meetings.  Shorts and Tshirts are fine depending on the occasion but make sure that your clothes fit you right and are not overly baggy/ loose as that can also make you appear sloppy.

3.     Posture & overall vibe. 

      Avoid sulking or slouching. The way you carry yourself also conveys a message to the other party.

4.     Handshakes. 

      Make sure they are relatively firm and not half hearted and weak.

5.     Smile more but not excessively to the point that you are creepy. Try to strike a balance as you don’t want to appear hostile either.