What is the best hair style for my face shape?
What Is My Face Shape? Image from Katie Chittenden
Understanding what your face shape is important when picking a haircut or style. We all want hair that is going to look great, make us feel confident and gorgeous. However if you get it wrong can enhance a square jaw or high forehead which might be the areas you want to try and disguise.
Here is a detailed look at face shapes and recommendations of hairstyles to help balance and enhance your beautiful face.
Here you can see the difference Alex Chungs hair style has made to her look. Her curtain bangs and layered waves have added width to her long face and softened her overall look.
Oval
The forehead is on the wider size. Cheek bones are typically the widest point. You have a curved chin, think of an upside down egg shape. Your face can appears long and slim.
Hair styles:
A blunt bob will suit you as will subtle layers and long waves or curls. You have one of the most balanced face shapes and can get away with most looks.
Celebrities to inspire:
Jessica Alba, Kelly Rowland, Katie Perry
Oval Face: Kelly Rowland and Katie Perry. Images From Bossip and Elle magazine
Square
The sides of your face seem straight and you have an angled jaw line. You’ll have minimal curved lines around the face. The width of your jaws and forehead are almost the same as the length of your face.
Hair Styles:
A side parting and long airy layers will add softness to your face. Long waves and curls are good for you. Avoid strong angled bobs. Thank wavey and textured, rounded or curved.
Celebrities to inspire:
Sophine Ellis Bextor, Camron Diaz, Sandra Bullock
Square Face: Sophie Ellis Bextor and Cameron Diaz Images from NTV and Vanity Fair
Rectangle
Rectangles are long and can be referred to as long. The sides of the face are straight and long. The forehead and jaw are the same distance apart.
Hair Styles:
Soft romantic curls soften the straight lines. Go for layered cuts, beach waves and a rounded fringe or curtain bangs.
Celebrities to inspire:
Liv Tyler, Sarah J Parker, Alex Chung, Angelina Jolie,
Rectangle face shape Images from rottontamoes.com, The Guardian.com
Heart
Heart could be referred to as an inverted triangle. You have a pointed chin and your forehead is wider than your jaw. You may have a widow's peak but not always.
Hair Styles:
Create width around the jaw. A side swept fringe or brow grazing fringe will look great. Try a pixie cut, long layers, waves and curls that sit below the ears and bobs.
Celebrities to inspire:
Reese Witherspoons, Lily Collins, Chloë Grace Moretz
Heart Shaped Face, Lily Collins, Reese Witherspoons Images from allocine.fr and thekitchn.com
Diamond
The width of your cheekbones is your widest park and the length of your face is almost equal to that. You have appointed chin and high cheekbones.
Hair Styles:
Soft fringe and long hair. Side fringe with straight hair, wavy lob with side swept fringe.
Celebrities to inspire:
Jennifer Lopez, Hallie Berry
Diamond Face Shape, Jennifer Lopez, Hallie Berry Images from Brazilianbeauty.com, Hello Magazine online
Round
Your face seems short, the width of your forehead and jaw are the same. Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face and you have soft lines around your face.
Hair Style:
A long fringe is better than a short one. A long bob and soft face framing layers. Or try a straight angled mid length cut and add height to elongate your face with an updo. Long wavy hair will add length. Avoid short curvy styles that will enhance the roundness of your face.
Celebrities to inspire:
Selena Gomez, Kirsteen Dunst, Ginnifer Goodwin, Michelle Williams
Round Face Shape Images from eonline.com, Vogue
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