What Compliments Your Face Shape?

WHAT COMPLIMENTS YOUR FACE SHAPE?

Looking for a new hairstyle? Tired of the same look? I have a few hairstyles that will complement each face shape best. There are a few different face shapes. Oval, long, rectangle, round, square, triangle, heart and diamond. Why does your face shape matter? Because hairstyles are about hav ing the perfect frame around one’s face to balance and compliment the overall shape of your face. By: Kalyn Huggins

Oval- Length is equal to one & a half times width, the forehead and jaw are the same

width. A shoulder cut with subtle layers keeps your hair from lying flat against your head, elongating your look.

Long-Face is longer than its width, long straight

cheek lines Long, sideswept bangs help add width to a long OR oval shaped face. Layered styles also help decrease the weight of your hair and add volume.

Rectangle -They’re like a square-shaped face but longer than

they are wide. Soft layered 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!

Round- Circular shaped, length is approximately equal to width

The choppy pieces in a short cut adds dimension and height to the top of one’s head, helping lengthen your face. Shoulder length hair slims a round face with a cut at the collarbone and for long hair, layers are your best friend.Square-

Strong and broad forehead,

angular jaw. Short, uneven layers bring focus towards the top of your head and

Here is how you identify your face shape and some hair styles for each!

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 and cheekbones, narrow at the

jawline. You should aim to balance your face with a cut that decreases your brow width and increases the width of the lower half of your face. A side parted pixie cut with texture ends will be a great look or a bob/lob (long bob) ensuring fullness around your jaw.

Triangle- Strong jawline that is wider than the forehead and a chin that is square or flat in shape.

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 and jawline are narrow, cheekbones are wide

and high Mid or long layer 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.