What's your Shape?

For a Round Face

For a round facial shape the opportunities are endless. Hair may be worn on or off the face with countless variations in between. Try the classic inverted bob, severe angles and face framing. A fringe will dramatically change and create contour on any round surface. In coloring try deeper shadows around the temples and place lighter accents just behind them to create an elongated effect. Hair styles with fullness and height at the crown that are longer than chin length will make face shape appear longer. Off-center parts will soften, while center parts will make face appear rounder.

For a Rectangular or Oblong Face

The elongated face is one of the most rare shapes, though it is not completely uncommon. Long hair with layers is the perfect answer for this shape. A fringe or “bangs” will help to shrink and framing layers will provide the necessary linear lines. If shorter hair is craved, try a “pixie bob” with lots of face framing and softness along the neckline. As for coloring, the best option is to darken the top part in order to visually shorten the face. Then you should add highlights to the lateral areas, especially at the level of the cheekbones. This will visually extend the middle of the face and make the face more oval.

For a Triangular Face

Another name for this is a heart-shaped face. It is a short face, with a wide forehead and wide cheekbones, narrowed cheeks and narrow chin. For that type, the best variant is midi length, light, free locks, with some locks falling to the face. You want to emphasize a heavy bang that widens out the top narrow portion of you face, thus making the facial shape more rounded.

For a Square Face

The best option is hair with movement, with locks to soften the face angles. The hair should cover the frontal area, especially the lateral sides of the face, and to “mask” a part of the cheeks. In styling, try height at the crown to elongate your symmetrical shape. Short-to-medium length hair off-center parts, especially with wave or roundness around the face are best.