| Hairstyles:
What
Hairstyle Will Best Suit Me?
By Hairstyles Design.com
First
things first – before you think that
you can go ahead and just pick a
hairstyle, did you know that your face
shape will determine how that hairstyle
will accentuate your features, and
ultimately be the main factor in the
outcome of your overall look? Maybe you
did…maybe you didn’t – but
this article will help you make sure that
you do know how to go about choosing
that all so important hairstyle.
The right
hairstyles for the shape your face
 The oval
face is considered to
be the ideal shape by hairdressers.
People with an oval face shape can wear
most hairstyles and lengths with it still
looking "good". The oval face
is mathematically 1.5 times as long as
its width, with the forehead slightly
wider than the jaw.
Hairstyles to look
for: 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 hairstyle looks most chic.
Avoid:
Covering up your "perfect"
features with heavy hairstyles, or too
forward-directed hairstyles. Also avoid
too much hair on your face as it will
cover the perfectly proportioned face.
 Round faces
are characterized by a round
chin. Because they lack the length of the
oval face, the hairstyle should create
the illusion of length in the face. This
is achieved by adding height on top of
the head, and minimizing hair width by
keeping it flat at the sides and around
the ears.
Hairstyles
to look for:
You can wear your hair either long
or short,
just be sure to have a few layers that
you can use to create some volume on top
of your head. This will make your face
appear longer and slimmer. Make sure your
hair isn't too full on the sides though.
This will only accentuate the round shape
you're trying to hide.
Avoid:
Slick back hairstyles 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. Also avoid a chin length
hairstyle with rounded lines. These
rounded styles will only make your face
appear to be even more round. Short
hairstyles are also a thing to avoid,
since it will only make your face appear
to be heavier.
 Rectangular
faces
have a square chin and hairline, and are
long and narrow. The ideal hairstyle is
one which creates width at the sides
disguising the narrowness.
Hairstyles
to look for: Short
hairstyles or
medium
hairstyles,
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.
 Pear shaped
faces
have a narrow forehead and are widest at
the jaw line, with a round chin. The
objective of a suitable hairstyle is to
give the illusion of an oval face by
creating width at the forehead and
temples.
Hairstyles
to look for:
Chin length or long
hairstyles
are best for you. Go for hairstyles that
are full at the temples, and gradually
decrease in size at the jaw. Off-centre
parts, shags and wedge cuts look great.
Try tucking hair behind your ears which
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.
 Heart shaped faces
are widest at the temples and narrowest
at the jaw line. Usually the chin is
small and delicate. The hair cut style's
objective should be to create an oval by
adding width at the jaw line.
Hairstyles
to look for: A
chin length lock or curl of hair is most
complimentary on your face shape. This
tends to be fuller at the bottom, which
is what you would want if you were trying
to bring width to your thin jawbone.
Avoid:
Short, full hairstyles 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.
 Diamond shaped faces
are widest at the cheekbones and narrow
in the forehead and chin. By creating
width at the forehead and minimizing it
at the cheekbones, the illusion of an
oval face can be achieved.
Hairstyles
to look for: 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:
Hairstyles that lift away from cheeks or
move back from the hairline.
 Square faces
have a square jaw line and hairline at
the forehead. They are generally thought
of as being too short, so a suitable
hairstyle seeks to create height to
elongate the face. Hair should be layered
around the face to soften the jaw line.
The jaw and brow are nearly the same
width.
Hairstyles
to look for: Hairstyles
that emphasize your cheekbones at
mid-line of the face are most flattering
for your features. Go for side-parts.
Wear a hairstyle coming forward onto the
face to reduce the square feature of the
face. Hair length is best about 1 to a
half inch below the chin. Height in crown
will create illusion of length.
Avoid: Long
straight style that accentuate square
jawbone. Also avoid linear straight bangs
and centre-parts.
Although it would
be nice to just walk into a hairstyle
salon and ask your stylist to give you a celebrity
hairstyle, the basic purpose
of any hairstyle should be to add
liveliness and create an effect that will
accentuate your best features. Do not
choose a hairstyle merely because it
looks attractive; go for something that
will suit your temperament, your face and
your bone structure.
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