choosing the right hair style tip
You're changing your life and you want to change your look to match. A new hairstyle can be just the way to do that. Read on for tips to find the style that best matches the shape of your face.
For the easiest way to tell what shape your face is, tie your hair back and trace the shape of your face along your mirror with shaving cream or lipstick (just make sure it can wash off). This should help you determine whether your face shape is oval, square, round, diamond, pear, heart or rectangle.
In order to decide on your hairstyle, do some window-shopping. Look through magazines or stylebooks to see which dos you like best. The guide below also will help you make the best, cutting-edge decision.
Oval-shaped face. Ovals have the most choices when it comes to selecting hairstyles. Choose bobbed, layered, long or short cuts. Bangs can accent your eyes, while hair swept off the forehead balances your nose in profile.
Square-shaped face. Styles that round out your hair and add height at the crown suit you best. Try curls and angled or wispy bangs. Wear a side rather than a center part.
Round-shaped face. Decrease the volume of hair at the sides and ear area to create a more oval shape. Choose a layered shag with a side part or, for a shorter cut, close sideburn wisps to soften the face.
Diamond-shaped face. To balance a narrow chin, choose a rounded hairstyle with fullness at the bottom, such as a graduated bob that falls to the chin. Wide wispy bangs also help to create an oval look.
Pear-shaped face. Focus on a full crown to create symmetry with a wide jaw. Layered shags with hair tucked behind the ear and short cuts (not past the neckline) work best. If you choose longer hair, keep it tight at the nape.
Heart-shaped face. Choose shorter, curlier styles that create width around your chin. Side-slanted bangs work well because they draw attention away from the jaw line.
Rectangular-shaped face. This group should go for width and volume. Try the wedge design for short hair. For long tresses, consider a full style that falls at or above the shoulder. Bangs just brushing the brow area are also a great asset because they help shorten a long face.
For the best cut, consult your stylist. Keep in mind that the texture of your hair also can influence which styles suit you best. If you have thin hair, a shorter style may give you volume. If your hair is thick, you have more options; you can go with either a short or long cut.
For the easiest way to tell what shape your face is, tie your hair back and trace the shape of your face along your mirror with shaving cream or lipstick (just make sure it can wash off). This should help you determine whether your face shape is oval, square, round, diamond, pear, heart or rectangle.
In order to decide on your hairstyle, do some window-shopping. Look through magazines or stylebooks to see which dos you like best. The guide below also will help you make the best, cutting-edge decision.
Oval-shaped face. Ovals have the most choices when it comes to selecting hairstyles. Choose bobbed, layered, long or short cuts. Bangs can accent your eyes, while hair swept off the forehead balances your nose in profile.
Square-shaped face. Styles that round out your hair and add height at the crown suit you best. Try curls and angled or wispy bangs. Wear a side rather than a center part.
Round-shaped face. Decrease the volume of hair at the sides and ear area to create a more oval shape. Choose a layered shag with a side part or, for a shorter cut, close sideburn wisps to soften the face.
Diamond-shaped face. To balance a narrow chin, choose a rounded hairstyle with fullness at the bottom, such as a graduated bob that falls to the chin. Wide wispy bangs also help to create an oval look.
Pear-shaped face. Focus on a full crown to create symmetry with a wide jaw. Layered shags with hair tucked behind the ear and short cuts (not past the neckline) work best. If you choose longer hair, keep it tight at the nape.
Heart-shaped face. Choose shorter, curlier styles that create width around your chin. Side-slanted bangs work well because they draw attention away from the jaw line.
Rectangular-shaped face. This group should go for width and volume. Try the wedge design for short hair. For long tresses, consider a full style that falls at or above the shoulder. Bangs just brushing the brow area are also a great asset because they help shorten a long face.
For the best cut, consult your stylist. Keep in mind that the texture of your hair also can influence which styles suit you best. If you have thin hair, a shorter style may give you volume. If your hair is thick, you have more options; you can go with either a short or long cut.
