Wigs, hair pieces, hair styles and hair extensions should always complement your face shape. If you are uncertain of what style would suit your face shape the most, the following guide has you covered.
When visiting your hair stylist, the two of you should be able to discuss your face shape, and the style that’s most appropriate for it. To determine your face shape, compare your face with your hair pulled back with the illustration shared below:
Diamond
This shape belong to people whose cheekbones are wider than their chin and forehead. It gives a wide variety of hairstyles to choose from.
To flatter this face shape, one needs to wear hair extensions that are fuller around the forehead and on the lower cheekbones near the chin.
Hair extensions types at the upper cheekbone (at the broadest area) should be styled close to the face. To disguise a narrow forehead, create a layered fringe or a band.
To wear a bob style, cut it in such a way that it has jaunty layering and add some movement to create the illusion of an oval shaped face and take attention away from the full jawbones. Also try tucking your hair behind your ears to flaunt your beautiful cheek bone as this style also suits a diamond face shape.
Heart
People with this face shape have a wider forehead and high cheek bones. Sometimes, their hairline has a widow’s peak and a v-shaped narrow chin.
The forehead width can be softened by wearing hair extensions that allow you to bring some of it to the front across the forehead. The hair extension should be made to lie close to the head in the area around the eyes, and fuller in the area around the jaws. To achieve the desired additional width in front and below the earlobes, allow the hair to be fuller around this region.
Chin length bobs end to flatter this type of face shape. They balance out the rest of the face by letting the jaw area look wider. Layered hairstyles are also a great option.
Oblong
This shape is identified by an elongated face in a rectangular shape with a straight cheek line.
The hair extension you go for should be able to add a little bit of width to your face, minimizing its vertical length.
Medium to short hair extensions are highly recommended. An example is a wedge or a graduated bob cut. Shoulder or chin length hair extensions that turn under also work really well in adding some width. Consider trying out feathered bangs, half bangs or straight across bangs that help in softening the forehead.
Add a touch of waves or curls to medium and longer lengths to flatter the face and neck area.
Oval
An oval face has all areas evened out; none dominates the other.
An oval shaped face is uniformly proportioned, with the length being longer than the width. This face has the most versatile styles applicable.
This face can be flattered by any hair extension style, be it long, short, wavy, or curled. Therefore, it is important to consider features such as the eyes, the mouth, or cheeks when settling on an hair extension that will accentuate the style you are going for.
Pear
This face shape is distinguished by a distinctly narrow forehead. The jawline and cheekbones broaden out, while the chin rounds up to adopt to the wider look.
A pear shaped face looks well in hair extensions that add volume to the area above the jaw line. Layering also helps in creating fullness to balance out the wider cheek bone area.
To effectively shape and balance your face, go for bangs that can be slightly tacked at the back of your ears to achieve a framed jawline. This also helps in drawing attention to the upper section of your face.
Comb the hairs at the nape and at the side of your face close to your head. Avoid voluminous styles that tend to add weight to the bottom area of your face.
Round
A round face is characterized by a wide cheekbone and rounded chin and hairline. This face shape is flattered by wearing hair extensions that are full and height at the crown.
Parting your hair at the center also helps in reducing the roundness. Consider hair extensions that go past your chin length or have a swept-back direction. Wearing styles that are fuller at the top while the rest of the areas are kept close to the face help in creating an elongated illusion.
Square
This face shape has a squared hairline and jawline. Hair extensions that narrow at the sides and add height to the top area are the best for this type of face.
Heightening the crown elongates the otherwise symmetrically square face shape. To create an angular shape that softens the angular shape, try out wispy bangs and off-center parts. The ideal lengths are short to medium that height at the crown.
Layering your hair extensions and cutting them in wispy looks also help in softening the square face shape.
Conclusion
Have you identified with any of the face shapes mentioned above? What style are you rocking next? It is important to consider a style that perfectly suits your face shape, and not just what’s trending.
