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Looking for a new hair st yle? Tired of the same look? I have a few hair st yles that will complement each face shape best. There are a few different face shapes. Oval, long, rectangle, round, square, triangle, hear t and diamond. Why does your face shape mat ter? Because hair st yles are about having the per fect frame around one’s face to balance and compliment the overall shape of your face.
By: Kalyn Huggins
The choppy pieces in a short cut adds diOval- Length is equal to
mension and height to the top of one’s head, help-
jawline. You should aim to balance your face
one & a half times width, the
ing lengthen your face. Shoulder length hair slims
with a cut that decreases your brow width and
forehead and jaw are the same
a round face with a cut at the collarbone and for
increases the width of the lower half of your face.
width. A shoulder cut with subtle layers
long hair, layers are your best friend.Square-
A side parted pixie cut with texture ends will be a
keeps your hair from lying flat against your head, elongating your look.
Strong and broad forehead,
great look or a bob/lob (long bob) ensuring full-
angular jaw. Short, uneven layers bring
ness around your jaw.
Long-Face is longer than
focus towards the top of your head and
Triangle- Strong jawline
its width, long straight
that is wider than the
cheek lines Long, side-
forehead and a chin that
swept bangs help add width to a long OR oval shaped face. Layered styles also help decrease the weight of your hair and add volume.
is square or flat in shape.
Rectangle -They’re
Here i s how you ident i f y you r face shape and some ha i r-
like a square-shaped face but longer than
st yle s for e ach!
When choosing styes for this shape you want to balance out the jaw. Layers will soften your features. However, make sure they finish around the eyes and cheekbones or collarbones, those will draw attention to your jaw. Diamond-Forehead
they are wide. Soft layered
and jawline are narrow,
cuts will suit you beautifully. You should try avoiding overly long hairstyles, they can further elongate your face. If you do long styles, try a blow out or curls! Bangs will compliment your face as well!
cheekbones are wide
Round- Circular shaped, length is approximately equal to width
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and cheekbones, narrow at the
and high Mid or long layer
away from your jawline, subtle bangs can also help emphasize your eyes. You can disguise a square jawline and add volume with feathered layers that fall around your shoulders. A side part can help soften the angles of your face Heart-Wide at the forehead
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cuts worn with waves or loose curls, deep side parts, chin length bobs and ponytails will suit you best. You want to try styles that soften your sharp angles and balance one’s cheekbones. For a soft look try a longlayered cut with waves and deep side part. If you would like to widen the appearance of your jaw a bob will suit you best.
