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The Perfect Hairstyle
Did you know that any great look consists of three basic elements, the
perfect haircut suitable for your facial shape, the proper styling products
and the right makeup to go with the desired hairstyle. The style of your
hair basically depends on the shape of your face. Therefore if you want to
have the hairstyle that your favourite film star has then it is not
necessary that the same hairstyle will suit you. Therefore before deciding
on any hairstyle/haircut always determine the shape of your face. Here's how
you will do it:
Pull your hair back with an elastic band or headband so all you see is your
face. Stand close to a well-lit mirror and, with a dampened bar of soap,
slowly trace your facial outline onto the mirror. The outline on the mirror
will reflect your face shape, which will be one of the following.
Round
Description: A large, curved forehead with a
rounded chin. The face looks full and has very few angles. Cheekbones are
clearly wider than brow bone and jaw line. Widest point is at the cheeks and
ears.
Most complimentary styles: Hairstyles with
fullness and height at the crown will draw attention upward giving you a
longer face shape. Also try short hairstyles with a swept-back direction or
hairstyles that are longer than chin length. By layering the top to achieve
fullness and keeping the rest of the cut relatively close to the face, your
face shape will appear longer and narrower. An off centre part is best with
fullness and height at the crown.
Avoid: Avoid slick back styles without hair
touching your face. Do not add width around the sides of your face, this
will make the face appear to be wider than normal. As long as you have a
focal point such as curls on top this will draw attention away from the
roundness of your face. Also avoid chin length hair with rounded lines.
These rounded styles will only make your face appear to be even more round.
Avoid short cuts since it will only make your face appear to be heavier than
normal.
Oval
Description: Oval is a perfectly balanced
face; the top half balances the bottom half. Those who have oval face are
extremely lucky coz they can flaunt almost all hairstyle.
Most complimentary styles: Hairstyles that
are short, medium and long suit you since your face shape is well-balanced.
You look best when styling hair off you face. If you have curly hair, a
short cut looks most chic.
Avoid: Covering up your "perfect" features with heavy bangs, or too
forward-directed styles. Also avoid too much hair on your face, as it will
cover the perfectly proportioned face.
Heart
Description: Heart shape face has a wide
forehead and a narrow chin line. Therefore hairstyles should be such that
will decrease the width of the forehead and increase the width of the lower
part of the face.
Most Complimentary styles: A chin length bob
is most complimentary on your face shape. Bobs tend to be fuller at the
bottom, which is what you would want if you were trying to bring width to
your thin jawbone. You should always go for side-parted hairstyles.
Avoid: Short, full styles that emphasize
upper face. Avoid too much height at the crown since it gives the appearance
of a long and narrow chin. Avoid slicked-back looks for it will only draw
more attention to the shape of your face.
Oblong/Rectangle
Description: Oblong shape is long and narrow
with hollow cheeks. There is very little difference in width between the
top, middle or bottom of your face but it is more rounded than the square
face. Your goal should be to add width and fullness to the sides of the face
and around the eyes, cheekbones and ears.
Most Complimentary style: Short to medium
lengths with fullness at the sides of your face and at your eyes and cheeks,
is perfect for you. You can also try soft and wispy bangs since it will
shorten the appearance of the length. Layer works great with your face
structure, as they will add softness to the straight lines in your face.
Always have side parting to throw off the balance of your face.
Avoid: Too much hair length will make your face look longer. Avoid
centre parts since it will bring attention to the middle of your face and
make it appear to be longer.
Triangle
Description: Jaw line is significantly wider
than brow bone. Your goal should be to narrow the chin and widen the
forehead.
Most Complimentary style: Chin length or
longer cuts are best for you. Go for styles that are full at the temples and
taper at the jaw. Off centre parts. Shags and Wedge cuts look great. Try
tucking hair behind your ears as this will draw attention to your eyes and
add width in this area.
Avoid: Long, full hairstyles that draw
attention to jaw line. Avoid Centre parts since it will bring attention to
the middle of your face and make it appear to be longer.
Diamond
Description: Cheekbone is clearly wider than
forehead and jaw line. Your aim should be to reduce the width around the
cheekbone line.
Most Complimentary style: If you are a true
diamond then most of the hairstyles look good on your face. You can wear
shorter styles, however if you are a dramatic diamond shape you need to
leave weight in the back nape area like a heart shaped face. This will
achieve more balance between your dramatic cheekbones and more delicate chin
line.
Avoid: Avoid hairstyles that lift away from
cheeks or move back from the hairline.
Square
Description: A square shaped face has a
straight hairline and a square jaw line. Therefore you have to create an
illusion of length. Your goal should be to soften the sharp angle of jaw
line and minimize your squared-off brow.
Most Complimentary style: Haircuts that emphasize your cheekbones at
mid-line of the face are most flattering. Go for side-parts. Bangs and waves
at the temple will soften the square shape of your face. Wear hair coming
forward onto the face to reduce the square feature of the face. Hair length
is best about 1-1/2" below the chin. Height in crown will create illusion of
length.
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