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Step 1
Determine what the shape of your face is. The best way to do this is to take measurements with a tape measure or ruler. You will need to measure across your cheekbones, across your jaw line, across the widest point of your forehead, and from the bottom of your chin to the tip of your hairline.
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Step 2
Write the measurements down.
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Step 3
Compare your measurements to the following guidelines: A diamond shaped face will be widest at the cheekbones and have a narrow jaw line and forehead. An oblong shaped face will be longer than it is wide. An oval face will have a length equal to one and a half times the width. A heart shaped face will be wide at the cheekbones or forehead but narrow at the chin. A round face will be equal in length and width. Finally, a square face is about as wide as it is long.
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Step 4
Consult a source that will tell you what hairstyle is best for your face shape. There are guides that can be found on the Internet. However, you might also try consulting your local hair stylist to see what he or she recommends. You could even find a celebrity that shares your face shape and evaluate her hair style.
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Step 5
Next, find a picture of the hairstyle that you want. You can search the Internet, or look through magazines. It may be helpful to find a model who shares your coloring so that you can get a better idea of what the hair cut will look like on you.
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Step 6
Schedule an appointment at your local salon to get your haircut. Bring the picture you have found and show it to your stylist. Explain to the stylist exactly what you want your hair to look like. Then sit back, relax, and wait for a hairstyle that you will be sure to love.
