 Flattering hair cuts for every face shape
Oval face shapes
 The oval face is the most versatile shape. You can pull off almost
any look: short or long, straight or wavy. For your own most flattering
look, consider your best feature and highlight it with your hair cut. If
you have gorgeous bone structure, consider an angular bob that shows off
your chin. Great eyes?
Blunt or side-swept bangs are a great bet.
Styles that are flattering and stylish: sophisticated bobs, bangs,
long, beachy waves.
Avoid: Short layers that add height on top of your head. Aside from
being dated, short layers can make your face appear long.
If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You’ll look like a
pyramid. If you have curly hair, short hair is generally a no-no. Try
shoulder-length or longer to weigh down curls.
Long or “Oblong face shapes
 The perfect haircut for this type of face is one that doesn’t drag
the face down, yet adds width. Styles that are flattering: Brow-skimming
bangs. Chin-length bobs are also ideal for this face type because they
create the illusion of width. Curls and waves work well because they add
width to the face.
Be careful with long hair: Hair that is too long can drag the face
down. Long layers work best with pieces hitting at the nose, the chin
and the collarbone. Consider a v-shaped style where the length is mainly
in the back, while the sides and front of your hair appear shorter.
Also consider adding waves or curls to hair.
Avoid: Stay away from the extremes. Don’t go longer than the
collarbone and avoid a skull-capping super short cut.
Heart face shapes
 Your pointy chin tends to be the focal point of your face. Draw
attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead with side-swept bangs,
brow-grazing fringe, a strong part and hair that falls at or below your
jawline.
Have short hair? Keep top layers soft and long. Long hair? Go for
long layers that graze your cheek bones.
Avoid: Short, blunt-cut bangs and harsh, choppy layers.
Round face shapes
 Your goal is to create less volume around the face. You also want to
minimize the appearance of roundness.
Styles that are flattering and stylish: Try cuts that fall just below
the chin. Soft, graduated layers are a great bet because they make your
face appear slimmer and tend to remove bulk and weight from the sides.
Consider wispy and tapered ends. These de-emphasize the roundness of
your face. Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or side-swept.
Avoid: One-length, blunt cuts if you have short hair. Curly, short
hair is also a no-no. These only emphasize your roundness.
 Square face shapes
If you have a square face, you’ll want to play down your strong,
angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, does this
brilliantly. You can also get away with short, spiky cuts and long,
sleek styles with layers that start at the jawline and continue
downward.
Avoid: One-length bobs (especially chin-length) and blunt-cut bangs.
These will make your face look even more square. |
