Face Shapes

face shape

 

 

Looking to find the right style (cut) that suits you best?  Your hairstyle should be a direct reflection of your lifestyle, not the number of candles on your birthday cake. You should consider your hair type and facial features when deciding on a hairstyle, and also choose a style that reflects the way you dress or one that’s best suited for your job or profession. But don’t forget another crucial factor: your face shape. Choose a hairstyle that flatters it and compliments you from all angles.

 

Here are a few examples of face shapes and ideas.

 

If your face is round:

 

Work the layered look. If you’ve got wide cheeks and soft, non-angular features—aka a round face—longer, layered cuts look best.  Although a bob can work, the length should be slightly A-line. Shorter layers up front to longer in back, elongate the silhouette. With long hair, make sure that you angle the front, as one-length hair is too severe and can accentuate the roundness of the face.

 

If your face is oval:

 

Feel free to be a hair chameleon. Oval faces can wear just about any type of hairstyle, and they look great with short hair. Bangs can also help to balance out a long face or soften facial features. The only place oval-face gals don’t want width, or any kind of volume for that matter, is on top of the head.

 

If your face is heart-shaped:

 

Experiment with bangs.  Ladies with heart-shaped faces—as the name implies, your face is wider at the top, coming to a point at the chin. Play around with a variety of lengths. Those with a heart-shaped face, regardless of whether the rest of the hair is long or short, can carry off full bangs that are cut straight across the face.  Longer side-swept bangs and layers that fall around the cheeks also work wonders on heart-shape faced ladies.

 

If your face is square:

 

To make it hip to be square if you have a wide face and angular features, specifically jaw line, you qualify—go for a cut that is both soft and layered. If you choose bangs, create movement in a sweeping effect or definitely round the corners.  Shapes that have lots of layers accentuate the movement.

 

Hope this helps, and for a more personal approach, stop by Architeqt to have a consultation with me or the rest of the staff.

 

By Pawel Jan