Hairstyles for Your Face-Shape

Have you ever seen a hairdo which looked great on someone, but when you have it done it just seems all wrong and not what you had pictured? That's because not all styles fit all face shapes. You now know what face shape you have from our previous blog on face shapes, so get to know the hairstyle that suits you...


OVAL Face-Shape:
This face type is already balanced, so any hair style will fit: have it long or short, bring some to the front, have it all to the back, it doesn’t really matter. - All back, Shuku, Shuku and Front, Patewo e.t.c..::: 

SQUARE Face-Shape:
Enhance your facial features by avoiding styles with sharp ends, center parts, or jaw-length styles. Instead have curls, waviness or layers to bring softness to the angles of this face shape. Also, part your hair on the side, and if you pull your hair back, leave some hanging around your face. Short to medium length hairstyles suits the square face shape, because of the strong jaw - weaves like Shuku with front on the side, basket, front and back e.t.c. should do the trick…:::

ROUND Face-Shape:
When working with a round face shape, avoid any hairstyle that's ear-length as it makes the face seem wider. Also avoid blunt or straight cuts to the front, and styles that add volume or curl to the sides without anything up on top. The most balanced and flattering styles on a round face are those that are full at the top of the head, and longer styles which are not full or volumimous. Wispy or side-swept cuts are best, and very short styles can also work as long as it's not ear-length...:::

TRIANGLE Face-Shape:
The triangle face shape is most complemented by short hairstyles that are full at the top and/or temple areas. Curls and waves work well here. But avoid chin-length styles, particularly if the hair is straight. if you want long styles, use short to medium layers to keep some volume on top, and it should taper towards the bottom, then balance the jaw with waves or layers that curl outwards rather than layers that flip outwards. So styles like 2 Shuku, Police Cap e.t.c will go well …:::

HEART Face-Shape:
If you have the heart shaped face you may want to avoid blunt or straight cuts to the front as they make the face appear shorter and the forehead wider. This also happens if you make slick-backed styles. Chin-length and jaw-length styles look fantastic on this face shape. Use texture such as curls, waves and long layers to accentuate your features. Try side-swept cuts in front, side parts, and wispy layers to create balance to this pretty face shape...:::

OBLONG Face-Shape
With this face shape, avoid center parts, slicked-back styles, and styles that add volume on top without volume at the sides. If you want to have chin-length styles then you will need to add some texture or fullness to it. But the best styles for this face are full, textured styles; styles with curls or waviness, and of course layers. Short and medium length styles work well on this face, like bobs, basket. Also, shoulder length styles with layers that kick outwards or have texture flatter this face shape, so does side parts and blunt cuts in front…:::

DIAMOND Face-Shape

With diamond shaped faces, your goal is to add fullness or texture at the forehead and jawline, then avoid fullness at the cheekbone area. Short styles work well here, but they should be shorter than the level of the ear and should include some to the front. You can try chin-length and shoulder length styles, and try using a flat iron to make the ends kick out. Center parts tend to create an unbalanced look to this face. Blunt cuts and straight bangs highlight this face's beautiful cheekbones, as do side parts. Try tucking hair behind the ears to shows off your gorgeous cheekbones…:::

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Each Face-Shape has positive attributes that can be accentuated with the appropriate hair style and texture. There is no 'perfect' face shape, so work with what you've got, get recommendations and more info from more sources to become the most 'perfect' you you can be...:::