If you're looking for the most suitable haircut, consider the shape of the face. A good haircut is able to show the unique angles of the face and highlight the best features. While certain haircuts are ideal for your face shape, it's best to choose a style that makes you feel beautiful and confident.
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Method 1 of 5: Determining Face Shape
Step 1. Take your face
Hold the camera parallel to the face and shoot in a straight position. Make sure the hair is pulled back. Don't smile. You can tell the shape of your face in its most natural position, and smiling can make it difficult to judge.
If you have trouble shooting faces with the camera, use the timer. Set the timer, then prepare the pose. Or, ask someone else to take your picture if the camera you are using is not conducive to self-portraits
Step 2. Draw the outline of the face in the mirror
If you don't have a camera, stand in front of a mirror and use unused lipstick or eraser marker to outline your face. Outline the entire face, surrounding the chin and hairline. Look at the lines to determine the shape of the face.
Step 3. Determine the widest area of your face
If your forehead is the widest part, your face may be oval in shape. Your face may be round if the widest part is on the cheeks. A wide jaw means you have a square face. However, it's still possible that your face is in the shape of a heart. So check the jaw.
Step 4. Check the jaw shape
A round jaw is consistent with a round face. A rectangular jaw may mean you have a square face. If your jaw is sharp, it means your face is heart-shaped.
Step 5. Look at the length and width of the face
The length of the face determines its shape. If your face is longer than it is wide, you have an oval, square, or heart face. If the width and length are approximately the same, you have a wide face.
Step 6. Don't let the shape of your face stop you from getting your hair cut the way you want it
In the end, what really matters is what haircut you want. If you like the pixie cut, go ahead even if your face is square. Hair can always grow back.
Or, buy a wig in a cut that you like so you can wear it whenever you want
Method 2 of 5: Finding the Right Haircut for Round Faces
Step 1. Create corners to frame the round face
Bring out the best features in your soft round face by contrasting the angles. Choose a fine cut and pointy, and avoid bulging hair. Consider a medium cut with layered hair framing the face. Ask the hairdresser to shorten the layer under the ear. The longest layer should fall a few inches below the chin.
Step 2. Select long, wavy layers to lengthen and create contrast on the facial features
Long cuts look great on round faces because they can lengthen normally short features. You can lengthen your hair beforehand, or if it's already long, have your stylist cut it in layers. For example, consider long wavy layers that contrast with round facial features.
Step 3. Choose a bold asymmetrical model
An asymmetrical model is a bold and beautiful move for round-faced people. Layered long bangs create a contrasting angle with a round face. The angled bob is also great for people who want shorter hair.
Step 4. Try a pixie cut to highlight facial features
The pixie will focus on your facial features, not the haircut itself. This type of cut will accentuate the rounded cheeks and eyes. In addition, the pixie cut does not require complicated styling.
Method 3 of 5: Choosing a Haircut for a Square Face
Step 1. Soften the corners of the square face with a messy bob cut
Hard corners can be smoothed out with cuts that bring focus to the eyes and mouth, not the edges of the face. A messy chin-length bob is the perfect frame for a square jaw and accentuates the beauty of a square face. Or, you can choose curls and wavy hairstyles that contrast with sharp corners.
Step 2. Try long straight hair with layers that contrast with the shape of the face
Square faces are characterized by strong features. Waves or curls will draw attention away from sharp corners. If your hair is already long, but wavy, consider straightening it. Or, lengthen your hair past your shoulders.
Remember that straighteners can damage your hair, especially if you use them every day. If you use heat tools to style your hair, always use a protective product beforehand
Step 3. Avoid very short cuts
Short hair will bring a lot of attention to the lower face making it appear bigger. Short cuts like bob are still appropriate. Usually, haircuts that are shorter than the ears, such as the pixie, are not the best choice for a square face.
Method 4 of 5: Getting the Right Cut for an Oval Face
Step 1. Balance the oval face with layered cuts
Oval faces look beautiful with lots of haircuts. Layered cuts, bangs, curls, and waves go well with long faces. Average hair length, not very long or very short, can also reduce the length of an oval face.
Oval faces are usually considered ideal for all haircuts. So you can choose your favorite model
Step 2. Try straight and bold bangs
This type of bangs is an option that beautifies an oval face. Thick bangs can highlight the eyes and contrast with a firm chin. Usually, thick bangs go well with medium or long hair.
Step 3. Choose an angular cut for short hair
If you want short hair, opt for an angular cut that's longer in the front, rather than trying a pixie. For example, an asymmetrical bob cut. Another option is a short, straight shaggy cut which is easy to style and creates a youthful feel.
Method 5 of 5: Choosing a Haircut for a Heart Face
Step 1. Accentuate the heart-shaped face with medium or long layers
Medium and long hair are great choices for a heart-shaped face. The cut balances the face by filling in the area around the chin. Accentuate cheekbones with bangs or layers that end right at the cheek.
Step 2. Try side bangs to cover the forehead
The side bangs will accentuate the eyes and cover the broad forehead on a heart face. Bangs like this usually work best with medium hair. You can also try long hair or a long bob.
Step 3. Choose a pixie cut to highlight facial features
A pixie with bangs is a beautiful choice for a heart-shaped face. This type of cut accentuates an elegant chin and makes the eyes appear bigger. Plus, you don't have to style it every day.
Tips
- The best haircuts are those that still look good without complicated styling.
- Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Start experimenting.
