Understanding Face Shapes
Your face shape is a unique feature that determines the best hairstyles to flatter your facial features. Here are nine common face shapes to help you identify yours:
- Oval: Balanced, with a slightly wider forehead than chin.
- Round: Circular, with a gentle curve along the jawline.
- Square: Angular, with a strong jawline and a broad forehead.
- Heart: Wider at the forehead, narrowing downwards to a pointed chin.
- Diamond: Narrow forehead and chin, with prominent cheekbones.
- Rectangle: Long and narrow, with a pronounced jawline.
- Triangle: Narrow forehead, gradually widening towards a broader jawline.
- Inverted Triangle: Broad forehead, narrowing towards a narrow chin.
- Oblong: Long and narrow, with a slightly wider jawline than forehead.
Flattering Hairstyles for Each Face Shape
Now that you’ve identified your face shape, let’s explore the most flattering hairstyles for each type:
1. Oval
- Best Cuts: Layers, side-swept bangs, bobs, long waves
- Worst Cuts: Short, blunt cuts, heavy bangs, wide side parts
2. Round
- Best Cuts: Angled bobs, asymmetrical cuts, side-swept bangs, layers
- Worst Cuts: Round layers, blunt bangs, middle parts
3. Square
- Best Cuts: Side-swept bangs, angled bobs, pixies with side bangs, long layers
- Worst Cuts: Blunt cuts, boxy bobs, straight bangs
4. Heart
- Best Cuts: Long layers, side bangs, chin-length bobs, V-shaped haircuts
- Worst Cuts: Blunt bangs, short layers, heavy side parts
5. Diamond
- Best Cuts: Layers, side-swept bangs, bobs with angled layers, long waves
- Worst Cuts: Wide side parts, blunt bangs, short, straight styles
6. Rectangle
- Best Cuts: Long layers, side-swept bangs, asymmetrical cuts, pixie cuts
- Worst Cuts: Blunt cuts, middle parts, heavy fringes
7. Triangle
- Best Cuts: Chin-length bobs, angled bobs, long layers, bobs with side-swept bangs
- Worst Cuts: Blunt bangs, short, straight cuts, middle parts
8. Inverted Triangle
- Best Cuts: Side-swept bangs, long layers, asymmetrical cuts, bobs
- Worst Cuts: Heavy bangs, blunt cuts, short layers
9. Oblong
- Best Cuts: Layers, side-swept bangs, asymmetrical cuts, long bobs
- Worst Cuts: Short, blunt cuts, straight bangs, middle parts
Tables for Reference
Table 1: Face Shapes and Their Features
| Face Shape | Features |
|---|---|
| Oval | Balanced, slightly wider forehead |
| Round | Circular, gentle curve along jawline |
| Square | Angular, strong jawline, broad forehead |
| Heart | Wider at forehead, narrower towards pointed chin |
| Diamond | Narrow forehead and chin, prominent cheekbones |
| Rectangle | Long and narrow, pronounced jawline |
| Triangle | Narrow forehead, widens towards broader jawline |
| Inverted Triangle | Broad forehead, narrows towards narrow chin |
| Oblong | Long and narrow, slightly wider jawline |
Table 2: Recommended Hairstyles for Face Shapes
| Face Shape | Recommended Hairstyles |
|---|---|
| Oval | Layers, side-swept bangs, bobs, long waves |
| Round | Angled bobs, asymmetrical cuts, side-swept bangs, layers |
| Square | Side-swept bangs, angled bobs, pixies with side bangs, long layers |
| Heart | Long layers, side bangs, chin-length bobs, V-shaped haircuts |
| Diamond | Layers, side-swept bangs, bobs with angled layers, long waves |
| Rectangle | Long layers, side-swept bangs, asymmetrical cuts, pixie cuts |
| Triangle | Chin-length bobs, angled bobs, long layers, bobs with side-swept bangs |
| Inverted Triangle | Side-swept bangs, long layers, asymmetrical cuts, bobs |
| Oblong | Layers, side-swept bangs, asymmetrical cuts, long bobs |
Table 3: Flattering Hairstyles for Face Shapes
| Face Shape | Flattering Hairstyles |
|---|---|
| Oval | Any hairstyle can be flattering |
| Round | Soft, rounded styles with layers and side-swept bangs |
| Square | Angles and layers to soften the jawline |
| Heart | Bangs and layers to accentuate the forehead and broaden the chin |
| Diamond | Sleek styles with side-swept bangs to highlight the cheekbones |
| Rectangle | Long layers and asymmetrical cuts to create length and volume |
| Triangle | Styles that widen the forehead and narrow the jawline |
| Inverted Triangle | Styles that add volume at the top and taper at the bottom |
| Oblong | Styles that add length and volume to the face |
Table 4: Avoidable Hairstyles for Face Shapes
| Face Shape | Avoidable Hairstyles |
|---|---|
| Oval | Extreme short or long hairstyles |
| Round | Blunt bangs, hairstyles that add width to the face |
| Square | Short, blunt styles that accentuate the jawline |
| Heart | Bangs that cover the forehead, short layers |
| Diamond | Straight, middle-parted hairstyles that emphasize the narrowness of the face |
| Rectangle | Long, straight styles without layers |
| Triangle | Heavy bangs, short styles that widen the forehead |
| Inverted Triangle | Short bangs, styles that add volume to the bottom of the face |
| Oblong | Styles that are too short or too long, middle parts |