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Tired of
trying out different hairstyles and coming up with ghastly results?
Many of us don’t realize that only a particular kind of style will
go well with our facial structure.
The right way, say stylists, is to find what works with the structure
of the face and looks flattering. A flattering hairstyle can be the
most important single factor in your appearance. Not only does it tell
about your character, it balances your body, frames your face and
complements your clothes and lifestyle. A really professional haircut
is a valuable investment, because it will make you feel good as well
as look good.
When choosing a new hairstyle you should look carefully at the shape
of your face.
What kind of face do you have?
Oval Face
If you have an oval face, you are lucky, as any style will suit you. A
long face is best complemented by short hair that is quite full, with
a fringe. Don't go for a severe long hairdo that will only make your
face look longer.
Round Face
If you have a round face, you should aim to add length. If you don't
want long hair, part your hair on the side or add fullness on top.
Avoid a neat bob with a fringe. A round face gives an overall
appearance of roundness. A full face is flattered by a short, layered
cut. The top of the head should be given a ‘long’ look with a
layered, curly style, extending to the back. If making a topknot, get
a lot of elongated tendrils out. That balances your face. A lot of
volume to the hair will give it a flat look. A severe, tied back style
also makes the face look rounder. Avoid it.
Square Face
A wide forehead and square jawbone means you have a square face. A
style with the hair 2.5 cm, or so below the chin sits pretty on a
square face. If your hair is thick or wavy, you can go all one length.
With straight or fine hair, you can opt for a slight angle in the
front. Don’t go in for bobs. Blunt-clipped bangs are also not
recommended because they would emphasize the squareness of your face.
All a square face needs is a little softening if the jawline is too
heavy. Draw the attention away from the jaw with a diagonal fringe
forward from the hairline and around the ears if you wear your hair
up, or long loose hair with a bit of bounce below chin level.
Heart Shape
A Heart shaped face is also easy to flatter. All you need to do is
avoid a heavy slab of fringe that will make your face into a triangle.
A softer fringe will help. Try a soft fringe too for a high forehead,
or try a very heavy fringe that stars quite a way back ans is 'V' -
shaped, with the point of the 'V' in the centre of your forehead. If
you have a receding or double chin, you need to draw attention away
from it. Your hair will look best either piled to the top and back of
your head, to balance the chin, or hanging loose to hide it. A large
nose needs a short, fluffy style-anything sleek or straight will only
over-emphasize it.
Oblong Face
A long, thin face with a narrow chin is oblong. A short, perky bob
will go very nicely with your kind of looks. It should be short at the
back and the angled chin length, in the front. Wearing it with a side
parting, with bangs brushed to the side, rounds out an oblong face. A
longer bob, about five-cm, below the chin, will also look good on this
kind of face. Layered hair will not suit you at all. Long hair, too,
makes the face seems lengthier. |
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