Adapting hairstyles for different face shapes
The right hairstyle can dramatically transform your look, which is why it's important to know your face shape when choosing a cut or style. This guide offers customized advice for different face shapes, so you can pick hairstyles that emphasize your best features. Whether you're round, oval, square, or heart-shaped, learning to choose the right hairstyle for your face shape can make a big difference in your overall appearance.
Best styles for oval faces
People with oval faces are blessed! It's the most versatile shape for hairstyles. While almost any haircut suits an oval face, opt for styles that add volume at the top or sides. Layered cuts, waves, or curls starting below the chin, and side-swept bangs are great choices to keep your face's balance. Don't hide behind heavy bangs or flat styles. Let your face shine!
Flattering cuts for round faces
The aim for people with round faces is to create the illusion of length and add definition to the face. Hairstyles with height at the crown and those that are longer than chin-length can help achieve this effect. Long layers, angular bobs that end past the chin, and side parts are your best friends. Avoid short bobs and blunt-cut bangs as these can make your face appear rounder.
Tailoring styles to square faces
Square faces have prominent jawlines and wide foreheads, so you want to choose hairstyles that help soften these features. Medium-length cuts ending just below the jawline are ideal. Waves or curls starting near the ears add movement and texture while softening harsh lines. Side-parted styles with long, sweeping bangs also work well to balance square faces by softening angular lines.
Enhancing heart-shaped faces
Heart-shaped faces have wider foreheads and narrower chins, so you need volume at the bottom of your hair and sleekness at the top. Choose long bob cuts (lobs), and add waves or curls from the cheekbone level down. Side-swept bangs are great because they bring attention to your eyes and cheekbones, away from a wide forehead.
Styling strategies for diamond faces
Diamond-shaped faces are characterized by high cheekbones, a narrow forehead, and chin. Hairstyles that work best are textured lobs that softly frame the cheeks and emphasize the cheekbones without overly enhancing the narrowness of the forehead or chin. Incorporating layers around the temples and adding volume at the base of the neck can help achieve a harmonious look. And, all these styles are just perfect for diamonds.
