Best Hairstyle for Your Face Shape

Sometimes your hair just needs a change… whether you just want a temporary change, like parting your hair a different way or wearing it up instead of down, or a more permanent one, like a drastic cut, it’s up to you.

If you are searching for a whole new look, there are a few things you need to think about.

First of all, remember that even though you see a style that you like on someone else, it may not look as good on you. Everyone has a different face shape and features. Many times we look online or in magazines for a style that we think we’ll like, only to find out it won’t match our face shape.

What face shape are you?

There are five basic face shapes: Oval, Long, Round, Square and Heart shaped.

Oval face shapes can pull off almost any kind of style. They’re the lucky ones! Make sure your style suits your personality and facial feature strengths.

Long face shapes need bangs, layers, curls or waves to help balance off a long face with width. An average length cut is best because a too short or too long of a cut will make a long face seem even longer.

Round face shapes require tapered ends and sleek lines. If the style is too full, it will make a round face look fat. A pixie cut or a tousled style is best.

Square face shapes look good with curls or waves below the jaw line to help soften up the sharpness of an angular jaw. Sleek lines also will help. You’ll want to avoid chin-length or long straight hair.

Heart shape faces should try to accentuate your cheekbones. Bangs or fringes that end at your eyes or cheek bones will help balance out your pointy chin by concentrating on the top half of your face.

Whatever you feel is your favorite facial feature, that is where you want your bangs or layers to end. That will help accentuate that feature.

Also, make sure that your personality fits your cut. If you enjoy fussing with mousse or gels, or like to spend hours in front of the mirror, then you can go for longer lengths. But if you’re more of a tomboy and want to be able to wash and go, a shorter cut would be best. If you’re a little of both, stick to a length that reaches just past your shoulders so that it can be worn in a pony tail or you can style it when you want a classier look.

What is your face shape and what hair style looks best on you? Visit our message board and let us know.