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Most Flattering Haircuts For Face Shapes
We will briefly discuss the 5 different face shapes, hair cuts that flatter and cuts to avoid.
We will briefly discuss the 5 different face shapes, hair cuts that flatter and cuts to avoid.
Oval This is the most versatile face. You can pull off almost any look—short, long, straight or wavy. No matter the length of your cut, you’ll look best with layers near your cheekbones, lips or chin—basically whatever feature you want to highlight. Styles that are super hot now: Choppy bobs, long waves and shoulder-skimming shags. Celebs who share your face shape: Think Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Jada Pinkett Smith
Avoid: Short layers that add height on top of your head.This will make your face appear long. If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You’ll look like a pyramid. For more information, check out this photo gallery of best hairstyles for oval face shapes.
-Long or oblong- Bangs will create the width for your straight hair. A modern cut will include long, side-swept bangs. The appearance of width can also be achieved with chin-lenght bobs and cuts. Avoid short layers if you want curls and waves to add width. Too much volume on top will give your long face an even longer look. Ashlee Simpson, Giselle Bundchen share your face shape.
Avoid: Very long or very short cuts as they will give the appearance of making your long face look longer.
Round Your best bet are styles that fall right below your chin or add a little volume on top. Soft, graduated layers are also a great bet because they make your face appear slimmer and tend to remove bulk and weight from the sides. Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or sideswept. Go for wispy and tapered ends. These de-emphasize the roundness of your face. For more information, check out this photo gallery of best hairstyles for round face shapes. Celebs who share your face shape: Fergie, Kate Bosworth, Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Avoid:Blunt cuts with short hair
-Square-You will minimize your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, do this very well. You can also get the same effect with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles that have layers that start at the jawline and continue downward.
Avoid: Cuts that make your square face even squarer. Blunt-cut bangs and one-lenght bobs.
-Heart- The focal point of your face is your pointy chin. Maximize attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead with sideswept bangs. Short hair? Keep top layers soft and long. Long hair? Go with wavy layers that barely touch your cheekbones.
Avoid: Layers of choppy hair and blunt-cut bangs.