Hairstyles are more than beauty procedures that groom us to make us look presentable. While we promote experimentation when it comes to trying new hairstyles, we advise you to stick to a faltering style that will suit your face shape. Some know what your face shape is or what hairstyle to choose, but this article delves into it in detail.
The Six Main Face Shapes
Before our soft, dainty skin, we have the muscles and our flesh that gently rests on your skeleton. The skeleton serves as the framework of the body and upon why other essential things dwell. It is also responsible for the shape that makes us unique. Six main face shapes affect how your hairstyle, makeup, and even your sunglasses fit, and they are:
Oval Shape: Someone with an oval shape has a longer face shape with narrow jaws. They have less protruding cheekbones and a slightly rounded chin.
Square face: It has straight sides and a more angled jawline. The chin is slightly rounded, and the face is almost equal in size when measured horizontally and vertically.
Round face: Wide hairline and noticeable fullness around the cheekbones.
Rectangular or Oblong face: This face has a long and narrow facial bone structure.
Diamond face: This face shape features a narrow head and a wide jawline with a rounded and elongated chin.
Heart-shaped face: Someone with a heart-shaped face has a narrow forehead and chin but wide and full cheekbones. Overall, the face looks like a heart.
How to Identify a Face Shape
Using the description above, pack your hair into a ponytail (if you have a long hairstyle) and examine your face shape. Take note of the width of your forehead and chin and the height and fullness of your cheekbones. Knowing your face shape can help you make better hairstyle and makeup choices.
The Best Hairstyles According to Your Face Shape
If you have determined your face shape, the following are some haircuts that will accentuate your beauty.
OVAL SHAPE
People with oval shapes can wear almost any hairstyle, but haircuts with long layers flatter their shape much better. Other hairstyles like a layered bob and pixie cut (side-swept parting) can also do justice to your face. Avoid square bob styles, as they can bring more focus to your jawline.
SQUARE SHAPE
They should experiment with scanty fingers and short wavy hairstyles to hide their pronounced forehead and soften the jawline.
HEART SHAPE
Blunt fringes and a wavy chin-length bob help draw attention to the narrow forehead and hide the wide cheekbones.
DIAMOND SHAPE
Diamond shapes can show off their high cheekbones with short styles. We recommend something that hides the jawline but also accentuates the cheekbones.
ROUND SHAPE
A long bob with round faces helps shorten their face width and make them longer. Long straight hair and long voluminous waves suit this face shape.
OBLONG SHAPE
Oblong faces can also copy the same hairstyle as square faces.
Style Your Hair According To Your Face Shape With Salon Viva
If you’re a little overwhelmed by everything we’ve outlined above or need custom styles that suit your face, reach out to us. At Salon Viva, we use the face theory and styles that suit them, so you are assured of the best hairstyling service when you reach out to us. Learn more about our hair styling, natural hair coloring, and other salon services, and schedule your appointment with us today!