How to Choose a Haircut for a Heart Shaped Face

A heart shaped face is wider at the forehead, hairline and cheekbones and narrows at the chin. If you feel your chin is too pointy, a haircut can draw attention away from that feature. A widow's peak may further emphasize the heart shape. The right haircut can help flatter the shape of your face.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Keep your hair cut to a short or medium length, because it draws attention up toward your eyes and away from your chin.

2. Leave layers longer on top for short hair. A style that is fuller on top flatters your face best and draws attention away from your chin area.

3. Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones with bangs. Wispy bangs or side-swept bangs soften your overall look and help minimize your chin, as well as being very popular and trendy.

4. Add layers to long hair, so your hair frames your face. Keep the layers long where they graze your cheekbones to add fullness and draw attention away from your chin and the narrow lower part of your face.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid parting your hair in the center. This only adds emphasis to a widow's peak and to the unique shape of your face.