A more balanced and attractive appearance can be achieved by selecting a haircut that is appropriate for your face shape and enhancing your features. Here’s a detailed tutorial on figuring out your face shape and choosing a haircut that works for you:
Determine Your Face Shape:
- Start with a clean, well-lit mirror.
- Pull your hair back to expose your entire face.
- Use a measuring tape or ruler to measure the following dimensions:
- Forehead width: Measure the distance across your forehead from one hairline to the other.
- Cheekbone width: Measure the distance from one cheekbone to the other, passing just below your eyes.
- Jawline width: Measure the distance from one jawline to the other, at the widest point.
- Face length: Measure the distance from your hairline to your chin.
Identify Your Face Shape:
- Once you have your measurements, compare them to the following common face shapes:
- Oval: The forehead width is slightly wider than the jawline, and the length is longer than the width of the cheekbones.
- Round: The forehead, cheekbones, and jawline have similar widths, and the face length is relatively short.
- Square: The forehead, cheekbones, and jawline have similar widths, and the angles are more defined.
- Heart: The forehead is wider than the cheekbones and jawline, and the chin is pointed.
- Diamond: The cheekbones are the widest part of the face, and the forehead and jawline are narrower.
- Oblong or Rectangle: The face is longer than it is wide, with a straighter jawline.
Choose the Right Haircut:
- Oval Face: You’re lucky, as most hairstyles suit an oval face. Experiment with various lengths and styles.
- Round Face: Opt for haircuts that add height and angles, such as layered cuts, pixie cuts, or long bobs.
- Square Face: Soften the angular features with wavy or curly hairstyles, shaggy layers, or side-swept bangs.
- Heart Face: Consider chin-length or longer styles with layers to balance the wider forehead. Side-swept or curtain bangs can also help.
- Diamond Face: Choose hairstyles that add width at the forehead or jawline, such as bobs, layered cuts, or side-swept bangs.
- Oblong or Rectangle Face: Go for hairstyles with volume and layers to create the illusion of width. Avoid extremely long, straight styles.
Consult a Professional:
It’s usually a good idea to get advice from a hairstylist who can recommend a haircut taking into account your lifestyle, hair texture, and face shape.
Consider Your Hair Texture:
Your natural hair texture, whether straight, wavy, curly, or coiled, should also influence your haircut choice. Some styles work better with certain textures.
Maintenance and Styling:
Make sure the chosen haircut is manageable for your daily routine and styling abilities. Discuss styling requirements with your hairstylist.
Keep in mind that these are only suggestions; picking the appropriate haircut really depends on your own preferences and style. Although it’s a good place to start, face shape isn’t the only thing to take into account. Please feel free to experiment and modify hairstyles to suit your own preferences and personality.
