It is now a universally accepted fact that a woman’s hairstyle can singlehandedly destroy or enhance her looks rapidly. The key to getting a good hairstyle is matching the style with the shape of your face. Even the most beautifully executed haircuts can go awry if they are created for the wrong face shape. The hair is the frame of the face and so it is imperative that you select a hairstyle that is compatible with its shape. The correct hairstyle can enhance those features of your countenance which are appealing and can remove focus from the less appealing ones so don’t neglect the importance of a good hairstyle and consult your hairstylist at length before zeroing upon a haircut. The basic aim of every haircut should be to make your face look seemingly oval which is the most appealing face shape.
The first step that needs to be taken for selecting the right kind of hairstyle is determining the shape of your face. To know your face shape, get hold of a mirror, a hair band and a lipstick that you do not want to use again and perform the two following steps:-
1) Sit in front of the mirror with your hair drawn back with a band and draw the outline of your face with the lipstick on the mirror.
2) Look at the shape and compare it with the different face shapes known to determine yours.
Once you have determined your face shape your next step should be to choose the hairstyle that will compliment it. Browse through the list below to determine which hairstyle to go for in accordance to your face shape:
- Oval: If you have an oval face shape then thank your stars because you have nothing to worry about. An oval face supports just about any hairstyle. You can indulge in stylish experiments or try all the latest trends that appeal to you because you have been blessed with the most ideal face shape.
- Square: Go for a hairstyle where the hair falls over your face to soften your jaw line and wear your bangs swept over to one side. Go for styles with height at the crown and wispy ends or a round shape for great effects.
- Heart: Heart shaped faces need width around the chin so go for hairstyles that will create volume around the bottom of your face. It is advisable not to wear your hair too long and limit the length to four inches below your shoulders. Shoulder length cut with wispy layers or any textured chin length hairstyle will work wonders for you. Make sure you do not wear your bangs straight across your face, as they will make your face look wider and shorter.
- Triangular: Your aim must be to narrow your chin and widen your forehead. Go for layered hairstyle that will soften your prominent jaw line. Layers that taper at the jaw line will also look good on you.
- Diamond: You have wonderful cheekbones and you must show them off with styles that tuck hair behind the ears. Hairstyles that add length to the chin area such as bob cuts or shoulder length with wispy ends are desirable options. Go for side parting and wear bangs that fall straight across your face.
- Round: Short hairstyles are great for this face shape. Hairstyles with fullness at the crown and the ones that close at the chin are perfect for you. Avoid bangs, as they do not go with your face shape.
- Long: layered styles with wavy and curly textures and with longer top layers that are without height will work wonders for your face shape. Straight across bangs with side parts will look great on you.
Now that you know your face shape and the kind of hairstyle that will look good with it, make sure that you make no mistakes in choosing the right hairstyle for yourself!
