Face shapes and hair styles

It is foolish to follow fashions blindly. One has to have a basic knowledge of what suits her facial features and her figure. An outlandish style that looks good on a model may not necessarily give a flattering look to everyone.

What type of hairstyle will suit for a small face?
Staying away from long hair and stick to short haircuts, instead preferably above the shoulder line will give an illusion of length to a small face.

What is the ideal hairstyle for a round face?
For a round shaped face, one should opt for a style that will cut down on the cheeks. A shoulder-length bob cut will make the face look slimmer and longer. Alternatively, one could pile the hair on top of the head, leaving a few loose tendrils to frame the face. This will add height and the face will achieve a delicate look. Avoid pulled back hair, chignons with oval shapes, heavy fringe and short hair. Tease hair to give height to the crown. Long and straight hair can also have a stunning effect on round faces.

What style will suit for a square face?
For a suitable style, try to add as much height to the face as possible. Keep hair off the face and avoid the fringe.

Which is the most suitable hairstyle for a diamond shaped face?
For a diamond-shaped face, one should avoid a style that has volume at the cheekbone level, where the sides are clipped at the back of the head, look best on this type of a face. Go in for styles that add hair volume near under the jaw.

Which is the ideal shape of the face that can take all hairstyles?
An oval-shaped face is the perfect face. It can carry of all types of styles. For a chic look, gather hair at the nape of the neck.

What style will suit for a triangular, heart -shaped face?
A triangular heart-shaped face has a pointed chin. One must avoid any style that enlarges the forehead, like hair that is flicked out, top hair, which is very fluffy and pony tail. Try semi-long hair with a light and even fringe. Part hair on one side or wear the hair without a parting. Try and add volume towards the front of the head. For short hair, turn the ends inwards.

What style will suit for a triangular pear-shaped face?
The triangular pear- shaped face is pointed towards the forehead. For a suitable hairstyle, must choose a hairstyle which makes the forehead look larger. Wear hair in mid length following the facial contour. Avoid all hairstyles that emphasise the chin. Also, keep away from the styles that require middle parting and never wear fringe.

What style will suit for a thin and long face?
Long or mid-length hair looks good on a thin and long face. One could also wear chignons or very short hair.