When it comes to getting great hair, don’t look any further than your own mirror.  Whether you’re a “heart,” “round,” or “oval,” your best cut is determined by your face.  Every face is different and it’s important to understand that every hairstyle is not for every face shape. To accentuate balance and beauty, strive for a hairstyle that works with your particular face shape. That strategy will not only give you your best
look, but also emphasize your best features. Be sure to bring this up with your stylist and make it an important determination in your new look.

Sorting Shapes

Figure out your face shape by pulling hair back into a tight, structure-revealing ponytail.  Look at the outline of your face — the size and shape of your forehead as it compares to  your cheeks and chin determines its shape.

• ROUND — full with round chin and hairline
  Do: Add volume to the top of head to slim.
  Don’t: Stay away from a spiky and short topside. Avoid width or volume on sides.
   
• SQUARE — with strong jawline and hairline
  Do: Take the edge off with a softening style featuring a side part and length at nape of neck.
  Don’t: Don’t center-part hair or cut square, straight bangs. Avoid geometric lines.
   
• OVAL — jawline narrower than temples, rounded hairline
  Do: Add volume to the top of head to slim.
  Don’t: Stay away from a spiky and short topside. Avoid width or volume on sides.
   
• LONG — narrow jawline and hairline
  Do: Layer it on for fullness on sides.
  Don’t: Skip short cuts, jaw-length bobs, or styles that add height on top.
   
• HEART — wide temples and hairline, narrowing at chin
  Do: Try bangs and a length that frames the jawline.
  Don’t: Don’t go too short at the nape of the neck.

Posted by Karen Hughes on January 5th, 2008 in Articles, Hairstyle, Image, Style, Trends