Hairstyles for Face Shapes is something we all never understand rather to say. . . we never know that it is something very calculative.
Ever gone to a beauty salon with a photo of your favorite celebrity and asked for their exact haircut. Then leaving the salon wondering why those bangs that long bob Kendall rocks or that looked so beautiful on Gigi Hadid or don’t give your face that model look?
It’s not just because Kendall and Gigi have the world’s best glam squads available at their beck and call, and it’s likely also because the hairstyle you chose doesn’t fits perfectly with your face shape. There is nothing wrong to consult someone about your face shape but confidence is also something that is needed to wear a new cut proudly. Angles also ensure that you choose the best hairstyle suited for your facial features which are unique.
Let’s help you figure out the best hairstyles for your face shape so that you can rock runway with glam squad.
ANALYZING THE FACE SHAPES
You may be asking yourself, ‘what is my face shape?’ When trying to determine their face shape, most common mistake people make is thinking that their faces are round. The head shape would likely be either round or oval if we asked you to draw a picture of your face.
When analyzing your face shape, you should looking at width, hairline, jawline and length of face. The best and easiest way to know face shape, trace the outline of your face. The face shape may fall within one of the following categories: long face, an oval face, round face, square face, heart-shaped face, and diamond-shaped face,
Oval face
If the length is longer than width with jawline is only slightly narrower than the hairline, face shape is oval . Oval face shape has no points or angles. Some celebrities with oval face include Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid. This face shape is the most versatile for hairstyles. It is well-balanced and evenly proportioned, so experiment.
Heart-Shaped Faces
A heart-shaped face is more full at the hairline and temples and tapers to a small, narrow chin, that is slightly pointed, just like a heart that you would draw out. If you have a face like heart-shaped , you likely to have killer cheekbones, your forehead may be a prominent feature, and . Think Kourtney Kardashian, Tyra Banks, and Reese Witherspoon, who have heart-shaped faces.
Square Face
Square-shaped faces are extensive, and the forehead, jawline and cheekbones are almost of the same width. Hailey Baldwin, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Olivia Wilde have the strong jawline which is a prominent feature of a square-shaped faces.
Round Face
Round shaped faces are the same in length and width, with no prominent angles and corners. Round faces are generally “baby-faces,” that gives you younger looks and may opt for youthful styles. Celebrities like Kirsten Dunst, Selena Gomez, or Ginnifer Goodwin, will be the hair-spiration.
Long Face
The brilliant way to define a long face shape is that it’s an oval face shape…a bit longer. The length of the face much more longer than the width of the face. Think Liv Tyler, Hilary Swank, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Diamond-shaped face
If forehead and jawline are the same widths, and the fullest part of face is at cheekbones with a narrow chin, then you are likely have a diamond face shape . Think of face like the actual gem which is narrowing at the top and bottom. Vanessa Hudgens, Halle Berry, and Ciara have diamond face shapes.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR OVAL FACES
When choosing the right hairstyle for oval face, the main goal is to avoid elongating face. Try a blunt bob with face-framing pieces if you’re looking to go shorter. Keep your hair from falling flat and choose a shoulder-length cut with subtle layers to add volume and . A simple part change may make the difference if you’re looking to keep your hair long. For a balancing effect without having to cut hair try side-swept bangs, which look great on oval faces to frame your face and.
Slicked-back looks, high-fashion, and updos are also ideal for creating on oval-shaped faces, as you do not need to overcompensate a specific side and think too hard about softening certain features.
Want to try out a high ponytail but have short hair? Clipping is a few wefts of hair extensions that will make the difference. The best styles for oval faces are those that keep hair away from your face and exposing your stable features. If you’re letting your hair down, be sure to have your hair tucked behind your ear, either one or both sides of , showing off your cheekbones.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR HEART SHAPED FACE
When choosing a hairstyle for heart-shaped face, you can either balance it out by making the bottom half of your face appear more full or choose to accentuate your tapered face shape. If you decide to accentuate your face’s heart shape, pull your hair up into a high top knot, or slicked-back high ponytail. Otherwise, opt for a lob that clears the shoulder to add wideness around jawline.
Try a deep side part with loosely done waves to break at the collarbone to draw attention away from the forehead, if you would like to keep your hair longer. Shoulder-length hair tends to look best with heart-shaped face shapes, as this adds volume around the bottom of your face to creat illusion of a wider jawline.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR SQUARE SHAPED FACE
You can either soften your strong jawline or choose to accentuate the squareness of your face while choosing a hairstyle for a square-shaped face. Go for blunt bangs or a short bob to show off that strong jawline, If you’d like to enhance your face shape.
Give clip-in bangs a try before going for the real thing, if you aren’t quite brave enough to make the chop. Try to wear hair straight and long with layers a few inches from the end to draw the eyes down to add length to your face or try soft, wispy bangs falling to the side to create diagonal soften lines on your face if you’d like to de-enhance the squareness. Subtler bangs hitting the cheekbone to highlight them, if you’re brave enough to try shorter bangs.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR ROUND FACE
Your main goal is to elongate the look and make it appear more oval, when styling a round face. A quick trick to doing this is always to leave a piece of hair untucked on one side of the face. This may visually shorten the width of your face and tricks your face to a narrower one. Short hair is flattering on round faces, if styled the right way, so go ahead and make the chop to that trendy lob.
Try a deep side part creating more angles to a round face. You may pull hair up into a high pony to elongate the face. A short pixie cut and volume at the top looks fantastic on round face shapes if you’re feeling especially daring, as it adds texture and angles, without sounding harsh.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR LONG FACE
The main aim for long face shapes is to make face appear more comprehensive than it is to make out the longer length, so curls are the best option for you. See how Carrie Bradshaw always looked so glorious. She let natural curls run loose and wild, opening up face shape.
Flat-iron waves are the best way to achieve loose curls and waves for a widening effect. You want the fullest part of your waves to hit around the area of your cheekbone, to create the illusion of a full face, so start curling the hair closer to the root to achieve this.
BEST HAIRSTYLES FOR DIAMOND FACE
Diamond face shapes are coveted as these are symmetrical and balanced. Your main focus is to accentuate elegant face shape, no balancing out. You may go short with a textured lob or long, side-swept bangs to highlight your cheekbones with long layers. Try out a sleek middle part with hair tucked behind ears or a sleek high ponytail to show off your bone structure.
