different face shapes

When you begin to search for that perfect long
hairstyle medium hairstyle or short hairstyle that will compliment your features you will first have to decide what shape your face is, the type of hair you now have, and of course your own unique personality. If you only go by the shape of your face and ignore your own personality then you may not be very happy with the outcome.

The basic face shapes include oval, rectangular or oblong, round, square, heart, triangular and diamond. To determine what your face shape is you will need to first measure your face crosswise the top of your cheekbones, next measure your jaw line from the fullest point to the fullest point crosswise, next measure your forehead crosswise, and last measure from your hairline to the bottom of your chin. Remember to write down each measurement as you go.
You should be able to tell with these measurements, which shape face you have. Now, on to deciding which hairstyle looks the best with your face shape.

An oval face shape gives you the opportunity to wear practically any hairstyle from long hairstyles to medium hairstyles to short hairstyles. Now this is where your personality kicks in. According to the activities that you enjoy you may wish to wear your hair shorter instead of pulling it back to enjoy participating in sports or keeping your hair out of the way for most activities. To get an example of celebrities with oval shape faces and the variety of hairstyles that look great on them take a look at Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, and Mariah Carey.

If your face shape is rectangular or oblong your best bet would be short hairstyles or medium hairstyles. Bangs will do wonders for giving your face a softer and more gentler look. Celebrities with rectangular faces include Kirstie Alley, Stephanie Seymour and Janet Jackson
A round face should wear short hairstyles that sweep back away from the face, adds more fullness and height at the crown. Kate Winslet, Christina Ricci, and Drew Barrymore all have round faces and look great with a variety of hairstyles.

Square face shapes should wear short hairstyles to medium hairstyles and should stay away from straight long hairstyles. Celebrities with square shape faces include Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock and Holly Marie Combs.

Heart shape faces should wear hairstyles that are either chin length or long hairstyles and short hairstyles should be avoided. Michelle Pfeiffer, Lucy Lawless, and Claudia Schiffer all belong in the heart shape face club.

If you have a triangular shape face then this is the exact opposite of the heart shape face. You should wear short hairstyles. Kathy Ireland is a great example of a celebrity with a triangular shaped face.

The diamond shape face is as great to have as an oval. You can wear short hairstyles, medium hairstyles and long hairstyles and look absolutely gorgeous. Examples of this include celebrities such as Sophia Loren, Katherine Hepburn, and Linda Evangelista.

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[madiana101]

WOW I KEEP LOOKING FOR VIDS TO HELP ME FIND MY SHAPE BUT STILL DONT GET IT

[PurrtyCat83]

@maplelvl @betheman002 I wouldn't use this video as a guide since I saw at least 3-4 completely wrong descriptions. When used as examples in every instance I have seen for face shapes: Demi Moore has a square face, Reese Witherspoon is a heart, Christina Ricci has a round face. I think Victoria Beckham is a diamond since hers is very angular with very prominent cheek bones.

[Magrinist]

what's the difference between square and oblong? i think i have an oblong face and having a darn hard time of finding the ideal pixie/boy cut.

[Aquarian231990]

@xBridgetNicolex hi what do you mean by your callus?

[phoenix8085]

Hi I am going to cut my bangs and I need to figure out what kind of shape face I have also my hair is long in the middle of my back. Please help....thanks....

[kenzio9292]

Christina riccis head is a heart now that she lost weight but her head was a perfect circle as a child and teenager

[TheNadiajsoto]

hi.. i want to cut my hair.. i want something different.. its a little past my shoulders.. i have very wavy hair however i dont mind straighting it... ive never really had bangs.. for some reason havent found a style that fits my face..help!!

[cicifairy]

I can't seem to find out what type of face shape I am. I have a medium forehead, high cheek bones that go further than my forehead (only by a little), and a chin that is prominent but thins out. I'm still in middle school, I'm happy to send a picture because I really want to get a new haircut.

[YuizhakiWinKx]

@Kittyberry100 My face is square and I know it since I was in highschool.. Can I ask? Is buns or full pony fits square face or not coz it just highlight the wide jaws..? What kind of hairstyles fits square face?? can you tell?

[GlueItBackTogether]

@characteravatar Seems to be square.

[characteravatar]

Whats bonnie wrights (ginny weasley) face shape? She has the same as me.

[Esmony88]

some faces there were in the wrong categories