If you have an egg-shaped face shape, stop for a minute and congratulate yourself. You've landed the most versatile face shape. You may wear virtually any hairdo. So what are the best hairdos for egg-shaped faces?
Oval
Regardless the length of your cut, you will look finest with layers close to your cheekbones, lips or chin; fundamentally whatever feature you wish to highlight. Jennifer's Aniston's haircut looks amazing on an egg-shaped face. The long layers hit at the cheeks and the chin. The hair is longer in the back and shorter in the front so it does not weigh down Aniston's face. If you're petite, you need to prevent super long hair in the front as you run a risk looking like you're eleven years old. As so many styles work for you, bear in mind these rules for coming up with the perfect hairdo for your personality and hair texture:
- Rule 1: Stay away from dated hairdos. If you have not altered your style in 10 years, discover a fresh photo and get your hair cut. A foul hairdo may age you by many years (some celebrities prove my theory).
- Rule 2: do not fight your natural hair texture. You may straighten out curly hair, but it takes time and cash. Why not invest in a great haircut for your curly hair as an alternative? If you have hyperthin hair, do not try to grow your hair past your shoulders without the help of extensions, your hair will be dead and flat, regardless how much product you place in it. As an alternative, cut in layers and keep the length above your shoulders. Discover inspiration in shoulder-length hairdos.
- Rule 3: If you're offbeat, get a funky haircut and color. If you're a crazy busy mother, cut your hair so it's fashionable, yet does not require a quarter-hour a day of styling. Make certain your hairdo suits your personality and your life-style.
Best styles for a long face
If you, like me, have got a long face shape there are hairdos that look great and hairdos that look bad on you. Here are a few rules when thinking of a hairdo for a long (or "oblong" face shape):
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- If you have straight hair, you are able to produce more width with bangs. Bangs make your face seem shorter as they cover up an especially large forehead. You are able to wear anything from blunt bangs to longer, side-swept bangs.
- Chin-length bobs and cuts are likewise ideal for you as they produce the deception of width.
- Long, straight hair is commonly a no-no on a long face shape as it drags the face down. All the same, you are able to break this "no long hair" rule if you have waves or curls. Much body adds width to the sides of the face.
- Think the uber-trendy long bob, which is really flattering on a long face. The length is important, and soft waves help. Ask your hairdresser for an "A-line Long Bob" where the back is approximately 1 1/2 inches shorter than the front.
- If you love short hair, keep away from short layers that increase volume on top. You don't want to let your hair grow too long if you have a long face shape. How come? It makes your long face appear super long. Think about a shoulder-length hairdo, like the one actress Asia Argento wears.
If you wish to have longer hair, cut it in long layers. The shortest layer ought to hit at your chin. Short hair like a bob looks gorgeous on a long face. The bob ought to end at the jaw, chin or cheekbones to flaunt bone structure. The best bobs are shorter in the back and angle downward to the front. What I like about bobs are how modern and fresh they are. Bangs work beautifully on a long face. There are examples of great bangs and bad bangs. Some bangs are too puffy and curled under. Some bangs are super cool and modernistic.
Best styles for a square face
If you have a square face you are likely wondering what style suits you best.Just following the birth of her son, Moses, Gwyneth Paltrow cut off her long hair which grew to her bosoms and plainly was too long (she acknowledged as much). She tried a long bob for some time, however is now happy with a long cut that ceases below her collarbone. She parts her hair straight down the midsection, making what might be a boring look really modern.
Make certain to cut in just a couple of long layers for motion. Bobs are exceptional on a square face, as long as they're soft and layered. Keep away from a sharp, blunt bob, which will only accent your jaw, making the boxiness evident. A wavelike style is perfect for a square face. The curls impart softness, yet the short cut is still really edgy, much more so than the boring long locks.
In Good Housekeeping mag, New York styler Sean James Decuers states the pixie cut is most flattering on square faces (and ovals and hearts, as well). Shoulder-length hairdos look exceptional on all face shapes. Rosario Dawson, a classic square face, wears a collarbone cut with waves.
This look imparts softness to her strong jawline. If you've any innate waves or curl to your hair, think about letting it go natural to cushion your angular features. Jessica Simpson is a classic square face and her long hair is cut so bluntly on the base, you are able to see the straightness of the line. Long hair is really flattering on a square face; however make certain to ask your hairdresser to cut in a couple of long layers to add a little softness to the front.
Excerpted from the book Hairdo Holy Land.
This excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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