Hair Styles and Face Shape

There are different shapes to faces. Knowing your face shape can help you to decide everything from buying sunglasses to how to put on make-up to neckline. One of the most important decisions that is based on face shape is hairstyle choice. The ideal haircut will compliment your face shape.

The goal of every hairstyle is to maintain or create an oval look to the face. Here are tips for haircut styles for different face shapes.

Round shaped face:

• Off center part
• High volume
• Elongated cut that frames face
• Shoulder-length bob
• Sleek hairstyle

Oval shaped face:

• Wavy hair
• Side part with long bangs
• Brow length bangs
• Layered style

Heart shaped face:

• Flattened top hair style
• Full cut at shoulder
• Ringlets
• Center part
• Swirls from cheekbone down
• Layers at jaw line

Square shaped face

• Side part
• Sleek style
• Wave around face
• Low layers
• Longer hair

Before changing your hairstyle, try on online program that will let you test different hairstyles with your face shape. Consult with your hairstylist for further suggestions to have the perfect cut and style that fits your face.