Perhaps what sets us apart from the hairstylists is not only the expertise and experience, but also the intuition to know what type of hairstyle matches different face shapes.
If you’re lucky enough to have been born with a round face shape, then you probably already know that you can have practically any style haircut. If you have a diamond shaped face or an oblong face, the hairstyle possibilities start to dwindle.
Optimize and flatter your gorgeous facial features by choosing the right hairstyle. Check out our brief guide to get the right hairstyle for your face shape!
Knowing Your Face Shape
The trick to finding the perfect hairstyle is knowing yourself. You’ll not only want to direct your attention to your face shape and facial features (obviously), but you’ll want to also consider your body type, style, hair texture, and personality! Above all, even if you don’t follow the rulebook, the most important thing to remember is to choose a hairstyle for your face shape that will make you feel confident. Confidence is key!
Haircuts can transform a face, which is why choosing the right style to fit your individual features is so important. Most of us have a distinct face shape that we can recognize just by looking into a mirror. There are five main categories: long, oval, round, square/diamond, and heart-shaped.
Sometimes it doesn’t even matter what your face shape is. Knowing this just helps you if you want a particular hairstyle to hide features or highlight them. For instance, you might want bangs if you have a long, exposed forehead in order to shorten the face. Just remember, you won’t break the law if you don’t follow the “hairstyle according to face shape” rule book.
Hairstyles for Long Faces
People will long faces should look for hairstyles that add definition and width to your face. And what better way to add width to your face than with volumizing curls and waves? Hairstyles that give layers, waves, or natural curls to the face are key.
Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Oval faces can pull off nearly any hairstyle, but if you want to optimize your facial features, any of the following three hairstyles will do:
– Blunt bangs with mid-length or long layers
– Wavy locks with a center part
– Side-swept bangs with a bob
Hairstyles for Round Faces
Round faces can appear short and stumpy, so hairstyles that give unique texture and lengths will give the illusion of a slightly longer face.
Daring pixie cuts, shaggy shoulder-length bobs, and asymmetrical hairstyles are perfect for round faces.
Hairstyles for Square/Diamond Faces
Square faces (or sometimes referred to as diamond faces) usually have a very defined jawline and lots of width. Hairstyles that lengthen and break up the structure of the face will be best. Go for styles such as wispy bangs (not straight cut), long layers, or straightened one-length haircuts.
Hairstyles for Heart-Shaped Faces
Heart-shaped faces often come with killer cheekbones and the occasional pointy chin (think Reese Witherspoon). Heart-shaped faces means you have defining facial features, so softening these might be your goal (or adding even more definition!).
Avoid bobs, short bangs, and center parts. Do go for asymmetrical parts, sleek updos and soft layered lengths.
Matching Hairstyles for Your Face Shape
What face shape do you have? All faces are different, so if yours doesn’t fall into one obvious category, that’s okay. As long as you choose the hairstyle that you feel confident in, then you will look and feel gorgeous and that’s what counts most.
