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.
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Cut
more layers at the ear and cheekbones to make the cheekbones appear wider and
face more oval.
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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
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Long
loose waves
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Soft
layered bob
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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.
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Gentle
side swept bangs
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Avoid
bob cuts or hairstyles above the chin.
5.
Heart
shape: Wide forehead and cheekbones with narrow jaw and pointy chin
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Bobs
are good but avoid those above chin level.
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Draw
attention away from wide forehead and towards the eyes with sideswept, whispy
bangs
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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.
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Most
hairstyles suit this faceshape.
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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.
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