How to choose the right hair style to match your face

Most people tend to choose a hairstyle that does not match thier face. Matching your face with the right look can do a number of things for you. such as making you appear younger.

Before you choose your next hair style, make sure you read these steps to see what style fits the shape of your face

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Good stylist

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   There are 7 different face shapes
   
   *Oval Face Shape*
   Someone with an oval shaped face can choose most hairstyle, as it is mathematically 1.5 times as long as its width, with the forehead slightly wider than the jaw. go for style that is straight, wavy, curly, short, medium or long.Try a flirty, flicky razor cut - for inspiration.It is advisable to have your hair away from your face and not to have too full bangs

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   *Round face Shape*
   One must avoid fringes and curls. Go for short hair or chin length, this will lift the face. Do not wear straight bangs, always curl your bangs and wear them at the side

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   *Square face Shape*
   Layered hair helps to soften the jaw line. Hairstyles worn in curls and waves will give definition to your square face. Your hair should be 1 - 1/2 inches below chin or shoulder length is a good fit. Your hair would look best parted down one side with a swept away fringe to create a different angle.

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   *Diamond face shape*
   Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths. An illusion of an oval face can be formed by creating width at the forehead and minimizing it at the cheekbones. Try to avoid too much hair in your face though.

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   *Heart face shape*
   Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead. The hair cut style's objective should be to create an oval by adding width at the jaw line. Wear your hair fuller at the top than near your jawline. A chin length bob is a great style that creates a balanced look by giving fullness and balance where you need it.

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   *Oblong face shape"
   Oblong faces have high foreheads and long chins and require haircuts that add width and volume. The ideal style of hair cut is one which creates width at the sides disguising the narrowness. Keep your hair away from your face and ear to widen your forehead.

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   *Triangular face shape*
   since you has a triangular shaped face, you want to narrow the chin and widen the forehead. You should wear short hairstyles. Instead of parting your hair in the center, try parting it off-center and see the model look you have always loved!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 4/14/2009 Thanks for the helpful article on choosing the right hair style to match your face. 5*

[librarylady]

on 8/24/2008 Very interesting and helpful.