Hair Style Face Shape Guide

Let the Face Shape Guide assist you in selecting a style that is perfect for you. Your facial shape is the starting point to choosing a style that flatters you.To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure – and write them down:

Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Measure across jawline from the widest point to the widest point. Measure across forehead to the widest point. Generally the widest point will be about halfway between your eyebrows and hairline. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of chin.

›OVAL – many choices Slightly narrower at the jawline than at the temples, with a gently rounded hairline. Try: Most any hair shape works well. Short, medium and long lengths, plus styles swept away from face. view all styles >>   ›ROUND – add height without adding extra width Full-looking face with round chin and hairline. Try: Chin-length or longer styles, cuts with fullness and height at the crown, layered top, off-center parts. view all styles >>   ›SQUARE – avoid styles that add width at the jawline Angular jawline, same width as forehead Try: Styles that lengthen the face and add fullness on top work best. Avoid styles that add width at the jawline. view all styles >>   ›RECTANGULAR - avoid styles that add height on top Long and slender, about the same width at forehead and just below cheekbones. Try: Short to medium lengths, fullness at the sides, soft wispy bangs. view all styles >>   ›HEART- add volume to chin Wider at the temples and hairline, narrowing to a small chin. Try: Chin-length or longer styles, side parts, swept forward layers around the upper face, wispy bangs. view all styles >>   ›PEAR – add volume above jawline Narrow forehead, round chin Try: Frame the face with bangs and full layers on the sides and on top, with hair falling below the chin. view all styles >>

Personality is in the Hair

Some people believe that certain attitudes are aligned to particular hairstyles. In a recent poll, more than 80% of people agreed. Does your have personality?

Obviously, a person’s personality is very dynamic and complex, and cannot be determined by the looks of their hair; yet, there are stereotypes:

Women with short hair - are perceived as confident and outgoing
- Women with medium-length, dark hair are perceived as intelligent and fun loving
- Men with longer hair in the front are considered sexy
- Men with parts to the side are considered competent

Fashion professionals also take part in making their own inferences and recommendations such as these:

- Petite women should avoid wearing tight spirals as to avoid looking too young
- Women seeking a classical look should wear their hair longer and neat
- Women of an athletic build should consider wearing ponytails
- Women with angular facial features can try more hair styles.

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