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Hairstyles and Face Shapes

October 3rd, 2008

Hairstyle for Round Face - To flatter a round face, find a style which add height at the crown and retain overall length to elongate the face. Styles that are feathered or razor-cut at the sides soften the look and narrow the face. Shorter fringes with a blunt finish look good. Avoid bobs, flat, sleek and curly styles, hair scraped back and centre partings, as they accentuate the face’s shape.

Hairstyle for Square Face - Soften an angular face and strong jawline with a feminine cut. Opt for longer styles with casual layers or curls, a fringe which skims the top of the eyebrows to balance the proportions of the face, or a side parting. Avoid sharp, jaw-length cuts, square, heavy fringes or styles that are cropped into the nape of the neck. Remember that symmetrical shapes will only emphasize the face’s shape.

Hairstyle for Long Face - To balance a long face, experiment with a fringe which is cut wide into the sides of the face to give the illusion of width at the temples, and opt for a chin-length cut which will add width around the lower face. You should avoid long, straight styles, one-length cuts and styles without fringes, as these will make the shape of your face more pronounced.

Hairstyle for Oval Face - This face shape is easy for hairdressers to work with because almost all hairstyles will look good with it Oval faces do have a tendency to be wider at the forehead; if you feel this is too apparent, you could always opt for a fringe.

Hairstyle for Heart-Shaped Face - Find a style which will add height at the crown and width around the jawline and chin. Feminine cuts are always the most flattering option for this shape of face. Avoid a centre parting, as this will emphasize the point of the chin. You could try a high, off-centre parting instead.

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