Hair Cuts To Compliment Your Facial Shape

Crazes in the hair industry are forever changing from short and sassy to classy updos to the trendiest celebrity fad. Of course, celebrities have to look their utmost always being in the spotlight and have access to the best salons and stylists to pull it off. We, however, aren’t quite that lucky but there is no reason why you can’t look just as fab. The key is in knowing what hairstyle will flatter and compliment the shape of your face.

Far to often we fall into that proverbial trap falling in love with a style that looks absolutely stunning on someone else and try it ourselves. Disaster strikes immediately, however, the moment you see your reflection in the mirror. Your facial shape affects everything from how you do your makeup to what kind of eye frames you wear and just importantly, what style and cut for your hair. Your face is like a painter’s canvas. If the lines are all wrong, the beauty of the subject is not captured. If you don’t know what your facial shape is, click on this article first to learn how to determine that.

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Oval Face ~ Lucky you. It doesn’t matter if your hair is long or short because you have the perfect facial shape and can wear anything. Just avoid shags and lots of strands on the face as it will distract from your beautiful features. Celebrity example: Jennifer Lopez

Round Face ~ Length and height is a must as well as layering to offset the roundness. Ask your stylist for chunky layers that will your face. Updos are great as well as long as you leave soft strands hanging down. Also a light bang is an option as long as it isn’t cut too far into the temples; it will complement your face. Celebrity example: Kate Winslet or Jennifer Hudson

Square Face ~ Don’t have a center part with dead-straight hair, chin-length bobs and full bangs. These will only make your face more angular. The key here is soft curls and layering. Celebrity example: Jessica Simpson.

Heart Face ~ You can rejoice because fringed, layered and long straight hair and bangs work for you. The key is not calling attention to the bottom of the face because of your prominent chin. You want to avoid sleek bobs or anything above the chin. Celebrity example: Reese Witherspoon

Long/Oblong Face ~ Chin length and bobs will create the illusion of additional width and give your face a magical look. Adding curls and waves to any style will soften the face and fullness. Adding bangs is a must as it will make your face appear shorter. Do a soft side sweep of bangs to not appear blunt. You should never go longer than medium to shoulder length. It should be cut in layers and be styled in soft waves and never straight and, of course, again adding bangs will flatter your look. Celebrity example: Jessica Alba