Long Hair and the Shape of Your Face
When it comes to getting the perfect haircut, the shape of the face
is top priority. Not every cut will work with every facial shape and
bone structure. The shape of oval is considered the perfect shape of a
face. A stylist will work with your hair in such a way to create the
illusion of an oval shaped face. There are several shapes that are
representative of your face. There is the oval, square, long
rectangular, round, heart, diamond, or pear shaped face. The easiest way
to end up with the perfect style is to work with the face shape you
have. Striving for the oval is fine to a certain point but do not set
your heart on this if it just won’t work for you. Creating your
signature look based on you not someone else’s total look is best. When
you find models or celebrities having the same shape of face as you,
then consider the cut. Consult your stylist. Working together is like
bringing art to life. Have fun and feel good about the finished result.
To take a look in your bathroom mirror, begin by pulling your hair
away from your face. Have materials, either a book or even an online
website, showing the different shapes of faces so you can compare.
Select what you feel is best and go from there. As mentioned previously,
an oval face is considered perfection. It’s thought to be a balanced
face and will work with any hair style you wish to wear. Those with the
oval face can, instead, focus on texture and color. Using your hair to
bring out oval features is easy to do. A fringe will accent your eyes.
Hair swept off the face will balance the nose in your profile. If your
hair is curly, that’s fine. It is much easier trying to alter than
having to maintain this look. Being natural is the ultimate style, if
one can pull it off.
The square face offers a unique opportunity to work with a strong jaw
line, and often, a square forehead to match. To offer the illusion of an
oval face in working with a square face, there are suggestions that can
make for a beautiful look. Let your longer hair fall past your
shoulders, leaving a few soft layers or a grown out fringe around the
temples. If you enjoy wearing your hair pulled back, you can do this
very elegantly by allowing wisps of hair to frame your face in order to
soften the look, and make your face appear to have more of an oval
shape. Remember, to never allow your stylist to cut your hair in line
with the jaw. If you ever wish to go for a shorter look, you may so that
with terrific results. Just stay right above or under the jaw line.
A rectangular and long face is also known sometimes as the oblong
face. The cheekbones and forehead are normally the same width in this
bone structure and often also produce a high forehead and narrow chin.
To take this face structure to more of an oval shape, go for the width
and shorten the face by creating a fringe right above the eyebrows. A
side swept bang can also work very well in shortening the face. Long
hair should be kept full and right at the shoulder in order not be
dragged down. With long hair, lots of layers are perfect for you. Always
remember that volume and width are priorities in finding your perfect
look.
The round face is the widest at the cheeks accompanied by a full chin
and round hairline at the forehead. To go for the illusion of the oval,
try these tips. Slim down the side of the round face by modifying the
cut. To do this, keep the cut close to the side of the face and go for
height at the top. This will also lengthen the face. Stay away from
fringes because they tend to make the face appear smaller and rounder.
As always, consider your facial features when working to achieve the
oval shape.
The heart shaped face offers so much interest and the challenge to
create the illusion of an oval shape is easy to meet with just a few
rules to follow. The thing to achieve here is width around the chin.
That’s where the heart shape can convert to the oval shape desired. Long
hair works best at shoulder length. Then achieve fullness at the chin
line with layers and soft waves that work well in creating this look. A
side part with hair in a slant also works very well, drawing attention
away from the chin. Keep your other facial features in balance by
drawing attention to them. Often in this bone structure, the cheek bones
are pronounced. Play those up along with your beautiful doe eyes that
often accommodate a dramatic flair.
With your diamond shaped face you find the width is about the same
with the cheekbones in relation to the chin and forehead, and equally as
narrow. To work with diamond shape in creating the oval shape, these
tips will have you styling in no time. The great news is, though, most
styles will work for you no matter how close you come to the oval shape.
To achieve balance with the narrow chin, go for width and fullness in
this area. The all time classic bob is the one for you. Keep in mind to
have the fullness at all times at the nape of the neck. Keep a fringe
wispy and do not go for too much hair. Simple and light, but not too
much hair on the face works best.
The pear shaped face is heavy in the jaw and narrow across the
forehead. For the pear to transform to the oval, these tips are the way
to go. Create a full fringe to balance the jaw. Layers work very well,
as does tucking hair behind the ears, to draw attention to them. Long
hair with this face shape is not highly recommended. Still, if you wish
to try, go with the above tips and work an updo that you can easily
maintain and achieve every day.
Being armed with knowledge as well as pictures will serve you well in
working with your stylist. Respect their opinion, as they should respect
yours. Together, you will come up with the perfect look for the shape of
your face. Bone structure is sexy and beautiful. Learn all you can about
yours and then play it for all it’s worth. Last, but not least, have fun
with your look! |
