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Hairstyles for Your Face Shape

Instructions

• STEP 1: You have an oval face shape if: the length of your face equals one and a
half times the width. This face is well balanced and proportionate. An oval face
can wear practically any hairstyle so feel free to experiment! Celebrities with oval
faces are Julia Roberts and Heather Locklear.
• STEP 2: You have a round face shape if: your face is as wide as it is long. Close
counts, so even if the two measurements aren’t exactly the same, your face will be
classified as round. Try hairstyles with height at the crown to balance out the
width of your face. Off center parts, sweptback styles or lots of length will help
counter a round face. Avoid very short, cropped hairstyles or hairstyles that have
fullness at the sides, as these will make your face look larger. A celebrity with a
round face is Kate Winslet.
• STEP 3: You have an oblong face shape if: your face is longer than it is wide.
Try hairstyles that are short to medium in length. Layers will soften the angles in
your face so ask your stylist to add layering, especially around your face. Avoid
very long hairstyles that will make your face look even longer than it already is.
Niki Taylor is a good example of this face shape.
• STEP 4: You have a heart-shaped face if: you have a narrow jaw with wide
cheekbones and/or forehead. A chin length bob is perfect for this type of face
shape as it makes the jaw area appear wider and more balanced with the rest of
your face. Longer hairstyles also work well, but avoid styles with height at the
crown or slicked back and super short hairstyles. Jennifer Love Hewitt is a great
example of this type of face shape.
• STEP 5: You have a square face shape if: your face is as wide as it is long but
with a more angular shape than a round face. A short- to medium-length hairstyle
works well with this type of face shape, as do wavy or rounded outline styles.
Wispy bangs also help even out a square face. Avoid long, straight hairstyles. A
bob hairstyle that sits either above or below the jaw line will look great—just be
sure your bob doesn’t sit right at the jaw line. This will make your face look
wider. Sandra Bullock is a great example of a square-shaped face.
• STEP 6: You have a diamond face shape if: your face is widest at the cheekbones
and you have a narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths. A
true diamond-shaped face gives you lots of hairstyle options, so experiment! Just
be sure to show off your beautiful cheekbones—don’t hide them with too much
hair on your face. If you are a dramatic diamond shape and opt for a short
hairstyle make sure your stylist leaves some weight in the nape of the neck to
balance out your prominent cheekbones.