How to Choose A Hairstyle For Your Face Shape

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Choose A Hairstyle For Your Face Shape

When choosing a hairstyle, you should keep two main things in mind. The first is style, and the second is flattery. You shouldn't get a hairstyle or hair cut based on trends, but how it will flatter your facial features and make you look brighter, lighter, and bring out your natural beauty. You can decide whether that trendy hairstyle will suite you or not based on your facial structure and face shape.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

OVAL FACE SHAPES:

If you have an oval face shape, you are lucky. Just about every style will suite your face in some way. Your "perfectly" shaped features will allow you to wear a wider range of styles than any other face shape. This is why most models can wear every hairstyle out there. They are profiled by their facial structure.

The only thing oval shapes should steer clear of is hairstyles that will cover up your unique features. Heavy bangs and inward sleek styles that are too close to your eyes will draw away from your face. Some celebrities that have an oval face shape are: Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, and Cindy Crawford.
Step 2

REGTANGULAR OR OBLONG FACE SHAPES:

Hairstyles that are short to medium will always flatter you. Thickness and fullness falling at the side of your face will soften the look of longer face shapes. Also, wispy thin bangs can take away length and add a touch of softness to your face.

Avoid lengthy hair as this will only draw down your face even more. Longer hair can sometimes lengthen your face even more. Keeping it shoulder length or shorter will suite you more. Celebrities that have rectangular face shapes include: Niki Taylor, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kirstie Alley.
Step 3

ROUND FACE SHAPES:

If you have a round face shape, you should consider the fullness of your hairstyle. When styling your hair, you should part it at an angle or on the side to lessen the roundness of your face. The best length for your hair is below the chin line. This will help enlongate your facial features and take away from the roundness as well. Layering is also a really nice trick to create volume and fullness at the crown of your head, making your face appear narrower.

You should avoid short cropped bobs and hairstyles involving a part down the middle. Bobs will only draw attention to the roundness. Avoid short straight bangs. This will only draw attention to the widest parts of your face. If you want bangs, try a soft side swept effect. Celebrities with round face shapes include: Kate Winslet, Drew Barrymore, and Christina Ricci.
Step 4

HEART SHAPED FACE SHAPES:

Heart shaped features are alike like oval. Many hairstyles will compliment and flatter you no matter the style. However, Shoulder length hair is the best because it evens out all features. Side swept bangs always soften and brighten the face. Layers also can enhance and give playful life to your face.

You should avoid anything too short above the chin line. Usually heart shaped faces have high cheekbones. Don't cover them up, but let them stand out! Celebrities with heart shaped faces include: Ashley Judd, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Reese Witherspoon.
Step 5

The trick is to highlight your best features and play down the others you like less. You should talk to your hairstylist if your not sure what your face shape is. Sporting the right hairstyle can make all the difference in the world in the way you feel about yourself and your appearance! Have fun! Enjoy the new style!

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eemie said

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on 11/19/2009 Love the tips, 5*s!

lighthouse1958 said

on 9/11/2009 I like your pictures. They made the article stand out so much. Thanks for sharing this with us. It's something every woman should know. 5* and rec.