Why is this so important? Simply put, if the wrong hairstyle is created for the wrong face shape, the result is a disaster. In fact, even if a well executed, well cut hairstyle is performed on the wrong face shape, the result is still a disaster. Why again you ask? Because hairstyles are predominately about shape and geometry. It's all about putting the perfect frame around a person's face to balance and bring perspective to the overall shape.
The shape must:
- Minimize non pleasing attributes.
- Promote and compliment positive ones.
A good hairstylist will just know instinctively what shape will or won't suit you. It is also very important and handy for you to understand face shape suitability as well as it will help you to understand what does and does not work for you and why. It will also help you to communicate better with your stylist and to keep them somewhat honest.
There is a general rule that applies to face shape balancing and it is that you should try to achieve an oval shape, which is the most perfect and pleasing shape to the human eye. To do this, long faces need shortening, just as wide faces need lengthening. It’s quite simple really!
How To Choose Your Face Shape
Look at a photo of yourself that has the hair off your face and find the best match from the following descriptions and pictures.It's important to remember that even though your face may not be an exact match of any single shape, it will resemble one shape over all.
Oval Face Shape
- Curvilinear shape.
- Length is equal to one and a half times width.
- The forehead and jaw are the same width.
Round Face Shape
Circular shaped.- Length is approximately equal to width.
Pictures of hairstyles for round face shapes
Square Face Shape
Heart Face Shape
Wide at the forehead and cheekbones.- Narrow at the jawline.
Pictures of hairstyles for heart face shapes
Triangular Face Shape
Forehead and cheekbones are narrow.- Jawline is wide.
Pictures of hairstyles for triangular face shapes
Diamond Face Shape
Forehead and jawline are narrow.- Cheekbones are wide and high.
Pictures of hairstyles for diamond face shapes
Oblong Face Shape
Face is longer than it is wide.- Long, straight cheek line.
Pictures of hairstyles for oblong face shapes
Once you have determined what your face shape is, let's look at the type of hair that fits your face
The Right Hairstyle for Your Oval Face Shape
Hairstyles to Try
- Any shape and style can be worn, whether it's short, long, layered or bobbed.
- The only thing to consider with an oval face shape is what part of your face you want to accentuate. This is where you can get creative with bangs or how you style your hair everyday
Hairstyles to Avoid
- The main thing to consider is to not choose hairstyles that hang in your face or eyes.
- Or hairstyles that just cover over your beautiful face shape.
The Right Short Hairstyle
This hairstyle has some height on top
and features soft wispy bangs that accentuate and draw attention to the
eye region. This style works well and has no negative effect on the
length or width of the models face shape. Alternatively, no height or
bangs would also look just as good.The Wrong Short Hairstyle
This
face covering look creates the illusion of squareness on the face due
to the heavy straight across bangs. The small amount of height on top
does create a somewhat round shape but the fact that the hair is falling
onto the face is where the eye focuses and draws its conclusion of
squareness. Our model has lost her great oval shape with too much hair
on her face.The Right Medium Hairstyle
This chin length bob cut with side-swept bangs
sits nicely on the models oval shape face. Although the hairstyle
itself has a rounder shape, the chin area on the models face brings the
style back in proportion, balancing it out rather nicely. That is the
benefit of having an oval face shape!The Wrong Medium Hairstyle
This
style has too much hair suffocating and covering up what is normally
the ideal shape to work with. The hairstyle takes over to become the
attention getter with its square shape being the main attraction.
Hairstyles should complement face shapes (the frame around the picture),
not cover them up.The Right Long Hairstyle
This is a simple and soft wavy look which falls below the shoulders with a side part
and no bangs. This hairstyle appears oval in shape mainly due to the
absence of bangs which could be added without any real shape dilemmas.
To suit heavy bangs, the side part could move to the middle, creating a
slimmer shape, or height could be teased into the crown area.The Wrong Long Hairstyle
From
a face shape suitability perspective, this hairstyle does nothing to
show off the models great oval face shape. The feathered long layers
don't work and the bangs shorten the overall shape of the face making it
appear much shorter than it really is.| Tomorrow, we would be going through all other face shapes and hairstyles that fits. |
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