Part 2: Different Face Shapes: From Square To Oval and Everything Else In Between.
The shape of your face can have a lot to do with determining what kind of hairstyle would suite you best, here we are looking at the different face shapes and the different types of hair that will combo to give you your best look.
Oval:
The beauty of this face shape is that it goes with almost every single style, and the key is to not hide your facial features but to open up your face. Therefore if you have thick and curly hair get your hairdresser to cut your curls so that they are thinner, giving them more bounce and ability to flow. With short curly hair you can style it into a messy bob; control their bounce according to your needs using a styling gel like The Ultimate Wave from Paul Mitchell. If you have thin hair this is great long or short- add layers to long hair to give it a little more volume, and with short hair go for a simple bob, the combo of your oval face, the fine hair and the short length is a triple threat and absolute winner.
A fringe will always work in these situations but again keep it thin so as not to hide any of your features. A thick straight fringe will contrast negatively with the oval shape, so go for a fringe that is light and wispy.
Heat-shaped:
Because of the way in which this face shape narrows towards the bottom of the face it is ideal to create volume around the bottom of the face, roughly 6 centimeters below the neckline. With hair that is thick and long use layers to soften the fall of the hair, keep them cut close to your jawline so that they fall on to your face. If you would like to keep your hair short this will also suit the heart-shape; cut soft and rounded curls around the jawline, and if you are preferential to a fringe then a either a low-key wispy fringe or a blunt dramatic one will both look great.
You want to avoid cuts that will accentuate the crown of your head; emphasis should definitely fall on the lower half of your face.
Round:
Round styles are easier to create and manage- you just have to know what to go for. With a round face you do not want to go for a cut that is rounded at the ends, ever. There is no differentiation or definition between your face and your hair. With straight hair cut it so that there are longer pieces falling onto your face (this lengthens your cheeks bones and makes them look slimmer). This is a great face shape for accentuating a long thin fringe, if your hair is thicker you can cut a long fringe that you can be swept to the side.
You don’t want to cut anything that ends at the chin or any kind of a middle path. You want to create length and avoid anything that gives emphasis to your cheeks and ears (as this is the roundest part of your face).
