The best hairstyle for your face shape

Identifying the right hairstyle for your face shape is very important, cause even a well executed and well cut hairstyle can end up with bad results if applied to the wrong face form.

Changing the hairstyle can effect on the whole geometry and shape of a face. A good shape must:

• Minimize non pleasing attributes.
• Promote positive and pleasing attributes.

There is a general rule that applies to face shape balancing and it is that you should try to achieve an oval shape, which is the most perfect and pleasing shape to the human eye. So, a woman knowing her face shape can adjust her hairstyle to bring balance to the whole face form.
Apart from all the above, its good for women to know what kind of hairstyle would suit them more, so they can communicate better with their stylist.

Oval Shape
People with an oval-shaped face can get away with any kind of hairstyle. Long, short, curly, straight, wavy, it would suit them. Though one must remember not to exaggerate your hairstyle like cutting your bangs super short, instead of emphasizing your oval face, you would look as if you have a round-shaped face.



Diamont Shape

The flaw of this face shape is that you have a longer face, wider cheeks and a narrow forehead and chin. Give yourself bangs to shorten the look of your face. It is also advisable for you to part your hair sideways instead of the middle so that it won't point out to the line where your face elongates.



Round Shape

The important thing when you have a round-shaped face is to never give extra volume to your hair, for it would only emphasize its roundness. Soft curls or wavy locks would be okay. Don't give yourself bangs since your round faces are equal in all portions, bangs would make your face shorter. Also give your hair a little height to lengthen your face.


Square Shape

People with a square-shaped face have wider jaws. When giving yourself bangs, don't go for the full bangs look as it would highlight the squareness of your face, long side bangs would work. Remember that you must take away the attention from your jaw, give yourself layers to soften it.



Heart Shape

Heart-shaped faces needs to lengthen their faces since it's more on width. If you desire bangs, it mustn't be heavy and full, side bangs are okay. It is also advisable for you to part your hair in the middle to create an illusion of length. Since oval is the desired face shape, remember to sport a cut that would make you look as though you have an oval-shaped face, or at least close to it. 


Oblong Shape

In the oblong face shape, the face is longer than it is wide, with long and straight cheek line. You should try hairstyles and cuts that will add width and minimize the height of your face. Ideal haircuts are short to medium with longer top layers.