Choosing The Right Hairstyle For Your Face Shape

Your hair is one of the smallest, cheapest improvements that you can make to dramatically change the way you look to others. As a result you can feel more confident and can give the impression of confidence and success to others. This article will discuss 5 of the most common face shapes along with tips on choosing a hairstyle so you can look your best

Face Shape

Before choosing a hairstyle you should take into account your face shape. Use the image below to decide what shape your face is and read the tips the correspond to your face shape below

Round Face - Hairstyles

With a round face, the main idea is to choose a hairstyle that makes your face look less round. To accomplish this, try choosing a hairstyle with volume towards the top of the head and minimizing horizontal fullness. This means the hair on the sides should be as close to your face as possible and thinned to reduce volume. Length should be more than chin length to make your face look longer. Avoid Fullness at the sides of the head and focus on adding fullness to the top and bottom of your head to emphasize length.

Square Face - Hairstyles

If you have a square facial shape, you have a strong jaw and also a forehead with about the same width. The goal for this type of face shape is to bring softness and curves into your hair. Choose a medium to short hairstyle that doesn't frame the face and make it look more square. Sideswept bangs will create a natural curve and provide an off-center aspect to your hairstyle. Also, wispy looks around the face will help soften your face. Avoid Long hairstyles that are straight an angular beacuse they will draw attention to angles.

Heart Shaped Face - Hairstyles

With a heart shaped face, your chin will be much narrower than the top of your head. To bring balance to your look, choose at least a chin length hairstyle to give you volume where you need it. Avoid Adding volume around the top of the head since it will accentuate the heart shape of your face

Oval Face - Hairstyles

Oval faces are the best for pulling off any look. You can pull of a long style, short style and have you hair any texture. Try choosing a hairstyle that accents the features you want. Want to bring attention to your eyes? Try side swept bangs Want to emphasize your facial structure? Try an Angled Bob to accent your facial features

Long Face - Hairstyles

If you have a long face, the width of your face will be much less than the height of your head. Try choosing a hairstyle with bangs. It will cover a portion of your face, giving the illusion of width, rather than length. This will create a more desirable shape. You can also try curls or waves to give your hair width, but make sure not to add the volume to the top, as it will make your face appear longer. Avoid Very long or very short hairstyles. These will accent the length of your face