Determining the Best Hair Style for your Face Type

Whether you are getting your haircut today or not for another few months, here are some tips to find the right hairstyle for you!
A Great Haircut Style will do two things for you:

1. Minimize unappealing attributes about your face (as if there are any) and
2. Promote your complimentary features

Oval Face Shape

TRY any shape and style; short, long, layered or bobbed but be sure to consider is which feature of your face you wish you avoid. Oval faces are complimented by height on top, wispy or side-swept bangs, and long relaxed curls.
AVOID hairstyles that cover your face or hang in your eyes, straight cut bangs, medium cut perms, or feathered long layers.

Round Face Shape

TRY volume at the crown and sleek sides. Hairstyles with height to give length to your face, also longer hairstyles have the same lengthening effect. The round face shape is perfect for a middle or off-center part, no bangs (or swept across--we want to see your widow's peak!), and straight or (VERY) soft curls.
AVOID volumed bob/short cuts that promote facial width; as little volume at the sides as possible! Bangs will cover your forehead and essentially shorten your face while accentuating width and roundness.

Square Face Shape

TRY soft, flowing, middle part, light layers. Medium or long hairstyles look the best. Wispy bangs and off center parts will accentuate roundness in a square face.
AVOID heavy bangs, strait hairstyles, center parts, and straight bob cuts.

Heart Face Shape

TRY a chin-length (or longer) bob, narrow bangs, and no volume on the sides. If you can add bangs, you can pull off most hairstyles! Long hair with lots of waves and fullness will be very complimentary.
AVOID bearing all by showing every inch of your forehead; no short hairstyles without bangs! You don't want height at your crown or slicked back hair.

Triangular Face Shape

TRY shorter hairstyles with waves or curls. Triangular faces are complimented by off-center parts, height/fullness at the crown, and tapering around the jawline. Layered hairstyles soften the jaw line. Shorter is better than longer.
AVOID long hairstyles, center parts, solid bob cuts, and too much height/fullness at the crown (we walk a fine line so lets not 'bump it').

Diamond Face Shape

TRY soft, draping, side swept bangs or side parts with gentle sweeping lines. Longer hairstyles tucked behind the ears or short pixie cuts, with a Diamond shaped face, most styles will look great on you with bangs!
AVOID cropped hairstyles with too much spike or height--you want hair on your neck and framing your chin. Also avoid middle parts that will elongate the face.

Oblong Face Shape

TRY long side-swept bangs and lots of side volume! Longer top layers and no height--for example the wedge and the graduated bob are very flattering.  Hairstyles that turn under or kick out between chin and shoulder length will add volume. All layered styles add body--try this with wavy textures. Oblong faces are the best for bangs!

AVOID straight, heavy bangs and sleek, slim sides and added height will only elongate the oblong face shape. No middle parts.

Having a hard time determining what haircut best suits your facial type? Consider asking one of our hair stylists for a consultation.

  

Find out your face shape at home with a hand mirror and this: Face Shape Quiz from TheHairStyler.com

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