Hair Styles
Hair Styles
Thinking of getting a sleek new Sienna Miller haircut this summer?
What’s becoming on a heart-shaped mug may not flatter a woman with an oblong or square-shaped face. A perfect oval may be able to pull off many different hair lengths and styles, but a soft-featured, round face looks most pleasing in longer hair.
Knowing the contours of your face and what complements it is the key to choosing a haircut that’s not only in style but also looks right on you. So important is face shape in determining how to cut hair, that many cosmetology schools devote two days to the study of face shapes.
The different shapes - the heart, diamond, round, pear, oval, square and oblong - are meant to serve as guidelines, as some people have a combination of shapes. For example, a person may have an oval forehead and central area where the cheekbones are located, but a square jaw line.
A good way to determine your face shape is to pull all your hair back away from your face, look in the mirror and trace your face with a soap bar or lipstick.
Many consider the oval face shape ideal because almost any hair style and length is flattering. Heart shapes are marked by wider foreheads and a pointed chin. Their most flattering styles include medium to short lengths and wispy bangs.
People with square face shapes have a square hairline and strong jaw line. Curls soften the edges of the face. Bangs swept over the forehead help make the face look more oval, and people with this face shape should avoid too-short or too-long styles.
Round faces are wide across the cheekbone area and round at the chin. Hair that falls to the shoulders is ideal as it helps to create a longer, less round look. “Feathered” and longer layers are also flattering.
With the ultra-long, flat-ironed “Friends” hair finally giving way to shorter styles, demand for chin-length bobs and bangs or “fringe,” . Signature hair - shorter and with distinctive details tailored to reflect the individual’s personality - was hot on the runway this spring,
Occasionally, a famous person’s signature hairstyle reaches the iconic level and the masses rush out to copy it. So what happens when everyone wants the cut of the moment regardless of their particular face shape?
OVAL
Considered the most versatile face shape. Many other face shapes seek hairstyles to make them more oval. Hair dos: Looks great with almost any cut - short or long, one length or layered. Hair don’ts: Don’t spike hair too much, as it makes the face look longer.
SQUARE
Marked by a very strong, wide jawline and a square hairline. Hair dos: Flattering styles include longer lengths and hair that comes forward onto the face at the sides, as often wears. Curls soften angular edges. If you want to go shorter, stick to the classic bob. Hair don’ts: No geometric styles or wedge cuts.
OBLONG
Sometimes called the slender face shape. People, with oblong faces may also have a slender neck.
Hair dos: Best hairstyles for this shape often have width through the jaw line. Add fringe or bangs.
Hair don’ts: Too-long hair or very short cuts can accentuate the oblong shape. So can wearing hair pulled back.
HEART
The heart shape is wide at the hairline and cheekbone and comes to a slender or pointed chin. People with this face shape often have a widow’s peak. Hair dos: Best styles for the heart-shaped face are ones that bring the hair forward onto the forehead. Hair don’ts: Blunt-cut bangs, center parts.
ROUND
Wide through the center and a rounded chin. Hair dos: Create some height at the top and length in the back. Feather for a sleek look. For curly hair, keep it all one length and longer if possible. High ponytails with loose strands around the face suit this face shape. Hair don’ts: Avoid chin-length, as they draw attention to full cheeks.
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