Every time I go get my hair done I am always tempted to try something new. I have long hair and it has it pros and cons. Sometimes it is nice to just pull my hair up and go while other times I wish it was short and sassy. Yet, every time I go in I just get the same old thing. WAIT! Last time I did change what side I would part my hair on….crazy huh!?Why am I so nervous to change my hair? I am afraid my face will look fat. Stupid answer?! Nah! You see, I have always had a complex about a round face. Well, ever since I was teaching preschool one day with my sister. A kid said to me, “Miss Crissa, you look just like Miss Erin but with a fat face.” Kids speak the truth so you know it was just that! How can I not have a complex after that!?Since I love you guys and don’t want you to ever be called “fat face” I am going to give you some tips on what hair looks best for your face shape!Let’s start with determining what face shape you have. Karen Marie Shelton, HairBoutique.com, suggests pulling our your tape measure.
“1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
4. Measure from the tip of your headline to the bottom of your chin.” Write down the measurement.
“Most people will fit into one of the major categories which include:
Oval Face – Length equal to one and a half times width. An oval face may change according to weight gain or loss and age. It is common for people who have a classic oval face to have small features.Eva Mendez has an oval faceRound Face – If you have a round face your face will be as wide as it is long. This may vary a little where your face is notquite as wide as it is long, but within 1/4 to 1/2 inches.Cameron Diaz has a round face.
Long/Rectangular – Longer than it is wide.Sarah Jessica Parker has a oblong face.Heart – Narrow at jaw line, wide at forehead and cheekbones.Scarlett Johansson has a heart shaped face.Square – If you have a square shape your forehead, jaw line and cheekbones are almost equal in width.Paris Hilton has a square shaped face.Triangular – Wider forehead that narrows gradually to a slightly pointed or rounded chin.Victoria Beckham has a triangle shaped face.Diamond – Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line. May have a pointed chin.Madonna had a diamond shaped face.Pear – Wide chin with a narrow forehead.”Kelly Osbourne has a pear shaped face.Now that you have figured out what face shape you have we can talk about hair styles that are most flattering for your face.Oval face–Pick a facial feature you want to show off on your face and cut layers to stop there. Layers and updos will flatter your face perfectly. The worst thing to do is have long hair in the front and face hugging hair dos. This will make you look younger and ordinary.
Round face–Keep your hair longer than your chin. Long layers, natural waves, and mid-length bobs will make you look great. Instead of putting volume on the sides of your face, try the top of your head. Stay way from center parts.
Long/ Rectangle–The point is to minimize the length by boosting the width. Try short to medium length hair, straight across bangs, or side parts. If you want long hair, make sure to have layers. Say no to middle parts and height on the top of the head, as it will only add length.Heart–Add length and to create width around your narrow chin. Chin-length and textured hair will make you look great! Bangs should be swept to the side and not straight across.
Square–It would be best to try short to medium length hair with wave or roundness to your hair. Add wispy bangs, side parts, and height to the crown. Avoid a straight bob that ends at the jaw.Triangle–Short hair will balance out your features, one that is fuller at the temples and narrow at the jaw. Don’t go opposite…full at the jaw and center parts.
Diamond–So many hairstyles work with his face shape. Try adding width at your chin…like a bob or flippy hairdo. Tucking your hair behind your ears with show off your great bone structure. Don’t add height to the top and keep away from a center part.Pear–A hairstyle that shows your forehead will draw attention up and away from a full jaw line. Use a headband or tuck your hair behind you ears. Avoid a center part, excessive waves or curls, and hair that is longer than the neckline.
