A flattering
hairstyle can be the most important single factor in your
appearance. Not only does it tell about your character, it
balances your body, frames your face and complements your
clothes and lifestyle.
When choosing a new hairstyle you should look carefully at the
shape of your face.
What kind of
face do you have?
Oval Face
If you have an
oval face, you are lucky, as any style will suit you. A long
face is best complemented by short hair that is quite full, with
a fringe. Don’t go for a severe long hairdo that will only
make your face look longer.
Round Face
If you have a
round face, you should aim to add length. If you don’t want
long hair, part your hair on the side or add fullness on top.
Avoid a neat bob with a fringe. A round face gives an overall
appearance of roundness. A full face is flattered by a short,
layered cut. The top of the head should be given a ‘long’
look with a layered, curly style, extending to the back. If
making a topknot, get a lot of elongated tendrils out. That
balances your face. A lot of volume to the hair will give it a
flat look. A severe, tied back style also makes the face look
rounder. Avoid it.
Square Face
A wide forehead
and square jawbone means you have a square face. A style with
the hair 2.5 cm, or so below the chin sits pretty on a square
face. If your hair is thick or wavy, you can go all one length.
With straight or fine hair, you can opt for a slight angle in
the front. Don’t go in for bobs. Blunt-clipped bangs are also
not recommended because they would emphasize the squareness of
your face. All a square face needs is a little softening if the
jawline is too heavy. Draw the attention away from the jaw with
a diagonal fringe forward from the hairline and around the ears
if you wear your hair up, or long loose hair with a bit of
bounce below chin level.
Heart Shape
A Heart shaped
face is also easy to flatter. All you need to do is avoid a
heavy slab of fringe that will make your face into a triangle. A
softer fringe will help. Try a soft fringe too for a high
forehead, or try a very heavy fringe that stars quite a way back
ans is ’V’ - shaped, with the point of the ’V’ in the
centre of your forehead. If you have a receding or double chin,
you need to draw attention away from it. Your hair will look
best either piled to the top and back of your head, to balance
the chin, or hanging loose to hide it. A large nose needs a
short, fluffy style-anything sleek or straight will only
over-emphasize it.
Oblong Face
A long, thin face
with a narrow chin is oblong. A short, perky bob will go very
nicely with your kind of looks. It should be short at the back
and the angled chin length, in the front. Wearing it with a side
parting, with bangs brushed to the side, rounds out an oblong
face. A longer bob, about five-cm, below the chin, will also
look good on this kind of face. Layered hair will not suit you
at all. Long hair, too, makes the face seems lengthier.
