HOW TO KNOW THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE

HOW TO KNOW THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE

Knowing the shape of your face, can guide you in choosing a fitting haircut, hairstyle and makeup.

Generally, your hair should  be in opposition to the shape of your face. For instance, if you have a square face, you should balance your sharp angles with soft layers or waves.

The different types are:

Oval, Round, Heart, Triangular, Diamond, Oblong, and Square

To determine the shape of your face:

1.    Get a large, stationary mirror, a non-permanent writing tool, and a measuring  tape, stand    

        in front of the mirror.

2.    Using lipstick, chalk, or any other non-permanent writing tool, Trace the outline of  your face 

       on the mirror. Don't include your ears, draw only  the edges of  your face.

         

3.    Look at the shape you traced. Observe the shape of your jaw and forehead?      

           

 Oval: The forehead should be a bit broad, with narrow cheekbones and a tapering jaw line. The Length is equal to one and a half times width, with forehead and jaw having the same width. Oval faces are similar in proportion to round faces, but more elongated. The chin and the forehead are about the same width, with slightly wider cheekbones and smooth lines going down to the chin. 

Oval shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape:  An oval face shape can accommodate most styles. You should find your best feature and highlight it with your hairstyle.

·         If you have great bone structure? Consider an angular bob that complements your chin.

·         Gorgeous eyes? Blunt or side-swept bangs will draw attention there.

·         Up-do styles like the French twist.

Round: If your outline closely resembles a circle, with wider cheekbones, a narrow jaw and forehead, Length is approximately equal to width, then you might have a round face. Round faces are characterized by smoothly curved lines and a round chin. The forehead and chin are both a bit wide, with slightly wider cheekbones. 

Round shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape: Long, layered bobs that fall just below your chin, edgy layered bobs, fringe bangs, and layered hair that falls to your shoulders.

·         Curls or waves created with a curling iron, classic up-dos with thick side bangs, and long exaggerated bangs.

·         Avoid one length, blunt cuts like the classic bob.

Square: Strong and broad forehead with angular jaw Your outline should not be tall but should be wide at all points, strong cheekbones. Square faces feature a wide, angular jaw, wide cheekbones, and a broad forehead. 

Square shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape: Long, sleek cuts with graduated layers that begin at your jawline, angled bobs with longer hair in the front, asymmetrical and textured layers, and bangs that skim past your eyes.

·         Experiment with curls. For up-dos, try pulling your hair back from your face into a sleek ponytail or bun (this will show off your great jawline).

·         Steer clear of blunt-cut bangs and one-length bob hairstyles which highlight your angular jaw rather than downplay it.

Heart-shaped: Wide at the forehead and cheekbones, narrow at the jawline and a small chin. Heart-shaped faces are defined primarily by a point-y, narrow chin and a wide forehead. The cheekbones can be about the same width as the forehead or slightly wider.

 

Heart shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape: Draw attention away from the chin with side swept bangs or brow-skimming bangs. A short fast cut is also a good choice. Avoid choppy layers that hit at the chin.

·         Styles that will flatter your features: Try a swept-back up-do that adds some volume to the top section of your hair.

·         Try to avoid a slicked back look that takes away from the volume of your hair.

Triangular: If your outline features a broad jaw but a small forehead. Triangular faces are the exact opposite of heart-shaped faces. This means that they feature a broad, angular jaw that narrows down to a small forehead.

 

Triangle shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape Get a cut that involves big side-swept bangs that taper down to your jawline. Short haircuts with a lot of volume are ideal for triangular faces. You can also choose a long cut, as long as it hits at your collarbone or lower.

·         Try a loose ponytail that will allow your hair to play around your face.

·         Try to avoid slicked back updos that pull your hair away from your face.

Diamond: A diamond face differs from a round or oval face in that the cheekbones are significantly wider than the chin and forehead, which are both narrow. Diamond faces feature broad cheekbones, set off by a narrow chin and forehead.

Diamond Shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape: Try some full, straight bangs and a cut that adds width to your chin area, such as a chin-length bob.

·         Give a high ponytail or bun a try if you have bangs.

·         Watch out for styles that part your hair down the middle or add extra height to the top of your head.

Oblong: Your outline should roughly resemble a tall rectangle with rounded corners. Oblong faces have broad but even foreheads, cheekbones, and jaws. Face is longer than it is wide with a long straight cheek line. Oblong faces maintain the same proportion throughout the face. This means that your forehead, cheekbones and chin share about the same narrow width. 

Oblong Shape

Hair styles that fits your face shape: Brow-skimming, side swept bangs or chin-length bobs are ideal for creating the illusion of width. Keep haircuts short, never long because they tend to drag down the face.

·         Curls and wave work well when adding width.

·         Pass up extreme styles and cuts that are longer than the collarbone.