It's an all too common beauty mistake easily made. Or something one can confuse or easily overlook when looking to get the oh so perfect look.
What is this stunning fashion faux pas? Simple. It's thinking the perfect look depends on having the perfect hair style. Sure it may make sense at first glance. Yet if you are in the majority that thinks that way you may want to think again. Because you see there is something else that's as important if not more so. That is face shape.
That's right. The shape of your face also plays a critical role when it comes to the style that looks best on you. I know. Not something you may have considered before. I told you it was a point easily overlooked.
But don't worry. Regardless what shape your face is, be it round, heart, oval, square or long, there is a cute and sexy style that's easy to care for with your name on it out there.
Then too finding it isn't as hard as you might imagine. It all starts with determining just what shape your face is in. A bit of study in front of the mirror is all it takes.
But let's say you aren't able to figure it out. Then practice by picking up any of the celebrity magazines and deciding what face shapes various celebs have.
Or if that doesn't work you could always get a second opinion. I'm quite sure your stylist would be glad to give an straightforward take as to what shape you're working with. And while you're in the chair she could also advise you about what styles work best with that shape.
But to give you a hint as to what you might hear, let's briefly cover some style suggestions that work well with various face shapes.
Round: The big idea for those with round faces is to add length. One way to do that is with a layered cut of some type. Another is long wispy bangs. You might also try side swept bangs that just graze your eyebrows. Either way you are minimizing the roundness or creating an illusion of a longer face.
Heart: Heart shaped lovelies have a broader forehead that tapers down starting at the cheekbones to a small, somewhat pointy chin. In this case there's styling flexibility. You can opt for a longer or shorter cut. Either way you want to make sure the style adds volume towards the bottom of your face. Chin length cuts work great. But most likely pixie cuts not so much.
Oval: If you've got an oval face consider yourself fortunate. Those with wider temples that narrow as you get down to the chin have an adaptable face. Updos, pony tails, and the like that pull your hair away from you face work to create a pleasing and attractive look. Those with straight hair will find a bob is another good option. All manner of bangs work well too. If you wish, you can use low lights around your face to draw attention to it.
Square: Those with a square face, wider jaw and square chin, will find that shorter styles that soften are flattering if you have delicate features and a smaller face. If that's not you, soft layers can frame and flatter. It would also be wise to avoid a center part as that only draws attention the squareness of your face and have you calling the troubled tresses hotline in no time. The idea here is to create the illusion of length. Here again side swept bangs that blend with any layers you've got going is a good way to go. Plus you'll want to avoid anything that draws attention to the angular lines of your face such as a cut above the ears or a chin length bob for example.
Anyway the takeaway here is to stop flicking through celeb magazines taking in the sights thinking you can rip out a photo and be transformed. Your admiration of the styles of the pampered beauties found within the pages is okay as long as you don't expect your hairdresser to make you over likewise. That kind of thinking will get you a parting gift for playing and not much else. Because there's more to looking like you stepped out of a fashion magazine than the cut. Which is to say you want to consider styles that work with what God gave you when it comes to the shape of your face.
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