Which haircut to choose. Haircuts according to face shape for women and girls

When choosing a hairstyle, some are guided simply by their own desires, others by the advice of friends, but it is best to choose a hairstyle for yourself depending on your face shape. In our article we will give you practical advice on how to choose a hairstyle based on your face shape and, believe me, you will become irresistible. Thanks to the right choice of haircut, hairstyle, absence or presence of bangs, you can highlight beautiful facial features and hide any flaw.

How to determine your face shape?

Not each of us knows exactly what shape her face is - let's try to figure it out together. Mathematics will help us do this. Arm yourself with a ruler, a sheet of paper and a pen - you will get to know your face.

1. ShP- this is the width of the chin, which is measured at an indentation level of 1 cm from the edge of the chin.
2. Shs- this is the width of the cheekbones. Look at yourself in the mirror and determine the widest line between your cheekbones and measure it.
3. SHL- This is an indicator of the width of the forehead, which is calculated by measuring the distance between the left and right temples from the place of the edge of hair growth from one side to the other.
4. VL- we measure the facial height indicator in the center of the face from the edge of the chin up to the edge of hair growth.

Now let's decipher the test you passed:

• You have oval face, if the indicators: ShP approaches 5.2 cm, ShS - to 13 cm, ShL - to 12.6 cm, VL - to 18.5 cm. This face shape is considered classic and is characterized by smooth lines of the chin, forehead, cheekbones and temples.
• You have triangular face or it is also called heart-shaped if only three measurements are used, with SH approaching 3.5 cm, SH - 13 cm, SH - 12.5 cm. This face has the widest point not in the cheekbone line, but in the area forehead. The triangular face is highly valued by photographers, artists and sculptors.
• You have diamond face, if you also manage to take only three measurements and, at the same time, ShP approaches 4.4 cm, ShS - to 14 cm, ShL - to 11.2 cm. This face has the widest line in the cheekbones, and to the forehead and It tapers towards the chin.
• You have round face, if the VL indicator exceeds the SL by less than three centimeters.
• If your face height is greater than your face height, then it has an elongated shape.
• You have square face, if the parameters are similar to those of the round one, but the lower jaw is wider.
• You have rectangular face, if your calculations combine the parameters of a round and elongated face.
• You are the owner pear-shaped, if you have a round face, but the width of your forehead is slightly narrowed.

Having figured out your shape, you can start choosing a hairstyle.

How to choose a hairstyle for a round face shape?

A round face is universal for choosing hairstyles, despite a very common opinion to the contrary. There is only one caveat - you should not do any round hairstyle.

A round face will suit curly long and medium hair, layered and torn haircuts - this will make you even more attractive.

If you have straight hair, then follow the advice of letting your hair fall over your face, making it narrower and longer. You can try a layered bob or any tousled hairstyle.

Under no circumstances should you leave short, straight bangs; long bangs will suit you - they will suit straight, thin hair. If you have thick hair, try asymmetrical bangs - this will lengthen your face.

As for color, coloring or tinting your hair will suit you: darker strands on the sides and towards the top of the head.

Absolutely not suitable for round face shape:

• Round haircut to the jawline;
• Short haircut with a straight parting;
• Voluminous hairstyle around the ears.

How to choose a hairstyle for an oval face shape?

This is the ideal face shape. If you have thick and long hair, and even curly, then you should profile it a little so that the curls are more expressive and neat. A short, tousled haircut will also suit curly hair.

If you have fine hair, but still want to wear long hair, go for a layered haircut. Fans of short haircuts are very lucky, since such haircuts are very suitable for oval face shapes. Experiment, try a razor cut, in the form of torn strands. Or give preference to the classic bob with short hair at the back and long at the sides.

If you have good thick hair, then you can safely do short bangs or straight ones, but below the eyebrow line.

To focus on a beautiful oval shape, you can lighten your hair along the contour of your face.

Absolutely not suitable for oval face shape:

• Large bangs (do not cover the beautiful oval of the face);
• Don't cover your face with your hair, show off your beauty. Covering your face may make it appear fuller than it actually is.

How to choose a hairstyle for a square face shape?

I want to please those who have a square face shape: there are quite a lot of successful hairstyles for it. Square shapes will be hidden by a haircut with a tuft. The length requirement for haircuts remains below the jaw line along the contour of the face.

Long and straight hair is suitable for you, provided that it is thin; if you have thick or curly hair, you should do multi-layered haircuts. Both options soften facial features.

All hair types allow you to have bangs down to your eyebrows, but there is an exception - hair that is too curly. Make long and layered bangs on the sides or graduated bangs with thinning for thick hair.

Light strands will add soft features to a square face.

Absolutely not suitable for a square face shape:

• A square face does not suit long straight hair and straight bangs.
• A bob that ends at the jawline is not suitable, with the exception of a layered bob.

How to choose a hairstyle for a triangular face shape?

With a triangular face, it is better to choose hairstyles with volume on the jaw line. Long hair will suit you, but if it is thick, you should cut it in layers.

To smooth out facial features with a haircut, some strands should start at the level of the jawline. And if you have long hair, then hairstyles with curls falling on your face will suit you.

A short bob is the haircut just for you. This hairstyle will be even better if your hair is curly. Straight bangs will suit a triangular face, even if you have thick hair.

When choosing a hairstyle color, give preference to coloring and tinting your hair with an emphasis above the ears.

Absolutely not suitable for a triangular face shape:

• Short style with increased volume at the top.
• Volume at the crown.
• Smooth hair combed back.
• Short or voluminous haircuts that end at the neck look difficult.

How to choose a hairstyle for a long face shape?

There are many hairstyles for long faces. If you have thin, long hair, it is better to choose a shorter haircut, which will create visual thickness of your hair and round your face. Smooth, straight haircuts will suit you.

You can experiment with curly hair - the haircut can be different, many options suit you.

If you have a high forehead, then you can hide it with thick bangs. If you have a small forehead, then hairstyles without bangs will suit you.

Absolutely not suitable for an elongated face shape:

• You shouldn't have too long hair - it can lengthen your face shape.
• A straight parting does not suit you.

How to choose a hairstyle for a rectangular face shape?

A haircut and hairstyle for this face shape should soften its horizontal and vertical lines. Give preference to a hairstyle that will cover your ears and will frame your face with curls. The forehead should be slightly covered with a strand of hair, and the bangs should be combed to the side. The hairstyle should hide the height and width of the forehead. Asymmetrical haircuts with volume at the temples look good on a rectangular face.

Straight and long bangs will suit you.

Brow-length bangs will suit you, which will narrow the height of your face.

• Smoothly combed back hair from the temples;
• Open forehead.

How to choose a hairstyle for a diamond-shaped face?

Absolutely not suitable for long face shapes:

• Straight parting;
• Hair combed back.

Each recommendation in our article will help you highlight your beauty and hide that line, width or height that you are not entirely happy with. A woman with any face shape can be beautiful and irresistible; she just needs to take a closer look at herself, take into account the recommendations and go to a good hairdresser.

It is very important for every woman to look good; our image radically affects the success of social relationships. An important role in building an external image is played by a hairstyle, which can emphasize our strengths and hide our shortcomings, if, of course, it is chosen competently. This choice can be personal, however, it is best to consult with your hairdresser or stylist.

A good specialist always knows how to reveal inner beauty through a successful haircut. Next, we will talk about how to independently calculate your face shape and find out which hairstyle is right for you.

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR TYPE

In order not to spoil your appearance with a bad haircut, you need to use a centimeter and a mirror to determine your face type. We are all different and unique, however, there are generalized parameters for drawing up an accurate map of a woman’s face. Beauty does not depend at all on the characteristics of the face; owners of any proportions can be stunningly attractive.

So, let's start measuring:

• stand near the mirror with your hair collected and take a centimeter;
• measure, stepping back from the edge of the chin 10 millimeters, its width – ШП;
• calculate the maximum distance between the cheekbones or cheeks - ШС;
• We calculate the width of the forehead from the left to the right temple, where the hair begins - ШЛ;
• We measure the vertical length of the face by drawing a conditional line from the tip of the chin to the uppermost point of the forehead - VL.

Having made the necessary measurements, we draw up a portrait based on the type of face:

• oval face (SH – up to 6 centimeters, SH – up to 12 cm, SH – up to 13 cm, VL – up to 19 cm) – owners of the oval type are most common, they are characterized by smooth lines, without sharp protrusions and changes;
• round face (VL differs from SL by no more than three centimeters), such girls always look sweet and kind, thanks to the softness of their lines;
• a square face (a variation of the round type, but with pronounced protruding cheekbones) is characteristic of energetic, active and powerful women;
• A rectangular face is a mixed subtype, which is characterized by features of a round and oval contour at the same time.

How to choose the right haircut for a certain face type?

To do this, you need to learn the principles of selection in accordance with your characteristics. Let's find out which haircuts are suitable for owners of varied facial structures according to the accepted pattern.

TYPE 1. SQUARE FACE

The main task of the hairdresser for this shape is to soften the angles and reduce the sharpness of the cheekbones. Also, a haircut for square faces should visually enhance the roundness of shapes and curves.

For girls with pronounced cheekbones, pointed bobs and shoulder-length hairstyles are suitable.

How is this achieved?

Curls, especially wavy styles, can perfectly soften the features of a square face.

If you don’t like curls or simply don’t have time to curl straight hair, a multi-layered “cascade” and “ladder” texture will do the job.

Increasing volume and highlighting individual curls along the contour of the face will also help.

TYPE 2. ROUND FACE

Long haircuts will suit round faces, as long as the hair is not too thin. Otherwise, your face will appear even more moon-faced. But don’t despair, the bob and other voluminous short hairstyles will improve the situation. The secret of the bob is that it visually elongates the crown thanks to the additional volume on top. It is advisable to leave elongated curls on the sides, but cut the temples short.

If the proportions allow, it would not be superfluous to add asymmetry or create beveled bangs.

Here are some basic rules:

• maximize volume along length
• side strands cover the roundness of the cheeks;
• we do not allow symmetry;
• If possible, open the forehead area.

A completely different principle works for thick, coarse hair in moon-faced girls.

Here it is better to avoid short asymmetrical bobs, otherwise you will just end up with a nest on your head. But long straight and curly hairstyles will suit you perfectly.

The natural volume of the structure of the strands ideally hides the fullness of the cheeks and gives the image airiness and richness. We do not recommend opening your temples; it is better to open your forehead.

TYPE 3. OVAL FACE

Choosing a haircut for oval-shaped faces is not difficult. The thing is that the oval is the most culturally accepted and from the point of view of European aesthetics the ideal shape of the skull for women - remember the portrait of Nefertiti. It should be remembered that all ovals are different; there are more elongated, drop-shaped, heart-shaped and other faces. That's why it's better to choose a hairstyle individually, without focusing on movie heroines and actresses.

For example, a too elongated contour can be hidden with long straight bangs from the crown or forehead. This technique will reduce the vertical line. Forget about the side strands, they will “stretch” your face even more. Wide cheekbones can be easily hidden with curls. If the oval is too round, discard the bangs and emphasize the chin.

TYPE 4. RECTANGULAR FACE

When choosing a haircut for a rectangular type, remember that such a face needs to be outlined as much as possible. We will need to visually expand the area of ​​the cheekbones and temples, and reduce and hide parts of the chin and forehead. Using symmetrical bangs, thinning the ends, and adding extra volume to the cheek area will help you. For a rectangular look, it is best to choose a simple, natural texture, such as a straight bob or long curls.

What to avoid:

• short bob;
• hairstyles that reveal too much of the face;
• emphasized straight vertical lines;
• perfectly smooth “cascades”;
• central and straight partings;
• overly smoothed hair, lengthening the contour.

When performing haircuts according to your face type, keep in mind that a lot of factors and individual characteristics have a big influence:

• For a low forehead, voluminous bangs below eyebrow level are required;
• If your forehead is high, give preference to short bangs;
• Long fluffy bangs with an emphasis on the back of the head will help hide a long nose. Avoid ponytails and open foreheads;
• Lush bangs will hide a wide nose;
• Those with small noses should avoid bangs;
• A multi-layered “bob”, curls in a “cascade”, backcombing at the back of the head, long hair in several layers on the crown will help to remove a flat back of the head;
• If your chin is irregularly shaped, facial lengthening techniques with strands on the sides will help;
• For people with pronounced brow ridges, a bob with bangs and all kinds of long, loose hairstyles are suitable;
• To visually reduce the length of your neck, use long, curled hair; A short neck will be lengthened by a raised edging;
• A pointed “bob” will allow you to hide a wide neck;
• Large ears can be hidden by a long, flowing mop.

Long hair always visually reduces height, while a short bob and a lush bob make their owners visually taller.

If you want to emphasize the classic image of Turgenev's girl, use long braids and simple hairpins. Remember, long hair is always a big responsibility and a hassle; it requires constant care. Short haircuts for rectangular faces, a variety of “bobs” and “bobs” will help reveal the dynamic sides of your personality. Oblique “cascades” and bangs, straight shoulder-length hair will allow you to highlight your eyebrows. A business image goes wonderfully with a sharp aristocratic bob and ultra-short hairstyles.

Torn ends, thinning and corrugation will help maintain the image of a hooligan and casual. Voluminous, multi-layered curls will highlight your sensual nature.

The main thing to remember is that all types of haircuts require proper care and maintenance of hair health.

Do not over-dry your hair with a hairdryer, use straightening irons only when absolutely necessary, do not forget about nourishing masks and systematically trim split ends. Your perfect look will be completed with a well-chosen look.

Which hairstyle suits you best?Share in the comments!

An ideal oval, snow-white and clear skin, as well as facial features that harmoniously combine with each other are recognized standards of beauty. But this idyll can be disrupted by an unsuccessful hairstyle; as a result, the image becomes sloppy and comical. And vice versa, those who have not been blessed by nature with a Hollywood appearance should not despair - a properly chosen haircut will help hide flaws and emphasize advantages. There are several types of faces, they significantly influence the choice of hairstyle. Let's look at each of them in detail.

Round face shape

Every woman tries to look fashionable and perfect, so the question of a haircut (hairstyle) arises more than once. For owners of a round face, stylists have prepared many options for hairstyles and haircuts. Please note that hair length may vary.

A round face is distinguished by smooth, soft lines, giving a childish spontaneity to the appearance and making one feel at ease. The type is determined simply: its length is almost equal to its width. You can add femininity to the image and slightly stretch it out using simple techniques:

• Asymmetrical, oblique bangs, laid to one side, for any hair length, are an excellent option to hide a wide forehead and visually lengthen the face. A striking example is Ginnifer Goodwin's short haircut. With the help of voluminous asymmetrical bangs, the girl managed to hide the fullness of her cheeks and add femininity to her image.

• Soft waves falling onto the face will concentrate attention on the cheekbones and hide the “appetizing” cheeks. The parting should be straight, shifted to the right or left. This secret is clearly demonstrated by the charming Mila Kunis.

• For those who like graduated haircuts, you should move some of the volume to the crown. For medium length hair, cascading haircuts are suitable, but each of the tiers of the hairstyle should end below the jawline.

• For girls with straight hair, rounded shapes can be corrected by moving the parting away from the line of the bridge of the nose. The photo shows Kelly Clarkson, who managed to narrow her face by adding volume to the top of her head and shifting her parting.

• Another bright, successful example of how to visually lengthen the face is the image of Marilyn Monroe. Voluminous curls and bangs falling onto the face transfer volume to the crown and distract attention from chubby cheeks.

• A pixie haircut is a suitable option for bright and bold personalities. But be careful, the bangs should fall casually to the side, and the main volume should be concentrated above the cheekbones. You can visually elongate your face using the example of the famous actress Michelle Williams.

• You can see another successful option for a short and fashionable pixie in the following photos. Due to the multi-layered, gradient hairstyle on the crown and side bangs at an acute angle, the stylists managed to visually lengthen the face and draw attention away from the rounded cheeks.

Now let's consider hairstyles that are absolutely not suitable for chubby beauties:

• smooth, straight bangs are a taboo for girls with a round face;

• bob haircuts with styling away from the face;

• the hair is pinned up on the top of the head, the forehead is completely open. To make the image harmonious in this case, it is enough to highlight a few strands near the face;

• parting strictly along the bridge of the nose in the absence of bangs.

Oval face

An oval face shape is considered exemplary and ideal. But keep in mind that incorrectly placed accents in a hairstyle can lengthen it even more and make it excessively thin. An oval face is narrowed at the chin and temples, and its widest part is located in the cheekbones.

As a rule, owners of this face shape can safely experiment with hairstyles, but the recommended hair length is shoulder-length. The following options will be especially successful:

• A classic bob or bob with side bangs will reveal your cheekbones and highlight your ideal face shape. Appreciate how feminine and sophisticated Sharon Stone looks with a short haircut and an open forehead.

• For beauties with long hair (as in the photo of Melissa George), stylists recommend opening the forehead and making light, smooth waves, while the hair can be pinned on one side. Such asymmetry will emphasize the perfect oval and give the image a slight mystery.

• Hairstyles with torn bangs and elongated “feathers” that fall to one side look great. At the same time, there is no need to weigh down the hairstyle with varnish and fixing agents; lightness and playfulness are welcomed in the image. The following photos will clearly demonstrate this option.

• To create a romantic, delicate look for girls with long hair, stylists recommend giving preference to graduated haircuts, but the layers should not stand out. An inconspicuous cascade, like Penelope Cruz's, combined with light volume on the top of the head will soften the facial features and slightly round the oval.

• You can add brightness to your appearance and emphasize your cheekbones with short haircuts with a voluminous crown. For girls with long hair, it is not necessary to lose the length of their curls; there is an equally effective option. To do this, backcomb the roots a little, secure with bobby pins or gather in a ponytail, and sprinkle with hairspray. This hairstyle is ideal for a festive dinner, and it will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

• An elongated bob with or without bangs fits perfectly with an oval face shape. Here you can safely experiment: soft waves or perfectly smooth hair straightened with an iron, slight negligence or formality, severity.

• Brave, confident girls will suit haircuts in the style of a la garçon, as Alyssa Milano did. The haircut emphasizes the ideality of the form, demonstrates steadfastness, confidence and perseverance of character.

It is very difficult to spoil the image of girls with an oval face type. This is perhaps the most universal type of appearance. So feel free to experiment!

Rectangular shape

A rectangular face type is also called angular. Characteristic features of appearance are a massive, heavy jaw and a straight hairline along the forehead, and the width at the forehead is equal to the width at the chin. Angular outlines are characteristic of a man's face, but they make women look rough.

The main task when choosing a hairstyle is to smooth out the corners, visually add lightness to the image, and narrow the width of the forehead and chin.

Those with a rectangular face will find the following stylist secrets useful:

• For lovers of short hairstyles, pixie haircuts, a la garçon without bangs and with additional volume at the temples, are ideal. The direction of styling is also important - the curls are directed away from the face, opening the forehead.

• A short haircut with thick, asymmetrical bangs is suitable. Additional volume on top will visually narrow the chin. Notice how harmonious and feminine the Russian singer Valeria looks.

• Bob-bob, bob, cascade will hide rough features, provided that the length of the strands is just below the chin, and part of the hair goes onto the face; stylists recommend complementing the image with long oblique bangs and a shifted parting. A clear example of a successful transformation is the following images of Sandra Bullock.

• Those with long hair can follow the example of the charming Angelina Jolie. A side parting and soft curls away from the face help her hide her angular contours. The forehead remains open.

• A torn cascading haircut and asymmetrical bangs are a worthy solution to the problem. The method works on both straight and wavy hair.

What mistakes should you avoid when choosing a hairstyle:

• symmetry is absolutely contraindicated for those with a rectangular shape;

• curls should not be wrapped around the face;

• straight bangs will hide your forehead and make your chin even more massive.

Square shape

If the width of your face at the top edge of your lips is equal to the width along your eye line, you most likely have a square shape.

This appearance is rough and angular. The following recommendations will help round out the outline and give the image femininity and sensuality:

• Short haircuts with additional volume at the temples open up the neck and visually lengthen the face. In this case, asymmetrical, but not even, bangs are allowed. American actress Natalie Portman used this technique.

• You can hide the protruding corners of your jaw with a bob haircut or an elongated bob. It is not necessary that the hair be straight. Light curls with volume in the ear area will round out the face.

• For long hair, it is better to use graduated, cascading haircuts. Please note that the shortest strands should be located at shoulder level. An excellent example of such a transformation is supermodel, actress and TV presenter Heidi Klum.

• Socialite, famous sexy blonde Paris Hilton successfully manages to hide angular contours, thanks to additional volume at the neck and asymmetrical, long bangs. Take note of this technique.

• A bouffant on the top of the head, an open forehead and large curls in the neck area are a great way to visually elongate the face. You can appreciate this technique in the photo of the world-famous actress Demi Moore.

• Another option to stretch and smooth out a square face is demonstrated by American supermodel Cindy Crawford. A side parting, an open forehead and a little volume at the temples and below the chin helped her make her look feminine and sensitive.

Common mistakes that people with square faces make:

• straight bangs do not hide, but emphasize the angular outline;

• cascading haircuts that frame the face are prohibited;

• a ladder that begins at the level of the earlobes;

• additional volume in the cheekbones with a short haircut;

• haircuts with hair length at chin level.

Triangular face

A triangular face has a wide upper part compared to the chin area. This shape resembles a triangle, inverted downward with a sharp apex. Please note that such a face may have a sharp chin, sunken cheeks or smooth, soft contours and expressive cheeks. Often the hairline has a protrusion in the center, the so-called widow's cape, and the face is shaped like a heart.

To balance the upper part of the face and chin and achieve harmony in the image, stylists recommend:

• It is important to use graduated cuts so that the hair frames the cheekbones and provides additional volume to the area. For this purpose, you can curl the ends of your hair with a curling iron or curlers, and part the hair in the center. We offer a visual assessment of the effectiveness of the technique in the photo of Reese Witherspoon.

• With short haircuts, you should be careful that the new hairstyle does not add volume to the forehead. Stylists recommend trying an elongated hairstyle a la garçon, bob or pixie, but with elongated oblique bangs.

• An asymmetrical bob with volume in the lower third of the face is an ideal option to hide imperfections in appearance. Reese Witherspoon once used this technique. What came out of this, look at the photo.

• Oblique elongated bangs or strands released near the face look elegant and natural, and for girls with a triangular face, this is an additional opportunity to hide imperfections. The lower part of the hair can be braided into a voluminous braid, a ponytail that falls over one shoulder.

• For beauties with a wide forehead and heart-shaped face, straight bangs and light waves in the neck area are suitable. As a result, you will hide a wide part of the face and adjust a narrow chin, as Naomi Campbell did.

Which hairstyles for a triangular shape are prohibited:

• short haircuts with an open forehead;

• an elongated bob, with the ends laid away from the face;

• any hairstyles with volume at the temples;

• haircuts with hair length at chin level;

• style with bangs combed back, fully showing the forehead.

Pear shape

The pear-shaped (trapezoidal) shape is distinguished by a heavy lower part and a narrow top (along the temple line).

To make the image harmonious, it is enough to balance the area around the forehead and chin. To do this, stylists use the following tricks:

• Short haircuts in the style of bob, pixie, and garcon with additional volume on the crown will help you easily redistribute the volume from the cheeks to the temples. It is better to avoid elongated strands going down along the cheeks; they only focus attention on large cheeks.

• A side parting and a slightly open forehead is a salvation for girls with a pear- or trapezoid-shaped face. Rate it. How harmonious Olivia Wilde looks with asymmetrical hair.

• Voluminous, thick bangs that reveal part of the forehead are the optimal solution for any hair length.

• Cascade haircuts with volume at the roots will also correct appearance flaws. Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston uses this technique. Please note that for greater visualization of volume in the upper part of the face, she adds light strands.

Options that are not suitable for girls with a pear-shaped or trapezoidal face shape:

• additional volume in the cheek area is unacceptable. Look how Olivia Wilde emphasizes the massiveness of her cheeks in the following photo;

• lack of volume at the roots combined with a parting in the middle. An unsuccessful hairstyle is demonstrated by Jennifer Aniston in the next photo;

• curled ends of the hair at chin level will emphasize the roundness.

Diamond shape

Those with a diamond-shaped face have a narrowed forehead and lower jaw against a background of wide cheekbones. Correcting the deficiency is easy; just visually expand the area at the temples.

• Oblique, angular or lush, rounded bangs are a must in many cases. Notice how harmonious and feminine Lisa Kudrow looks with her.

• A slightly open forehead combined with additional volume on the crown is an ideal technique for smoothing out the massiveness of the cheekbones. Sophia Loren successfully used it, adding extra volume with a side parting.

• Hair below the shoulders, styling that widens downward, visually rounds the chin, making the image gentle and soft.

• Short asymmetrical haircuts with bangs are a great option.

• There are curls curled at the jawline. You can have several strands cover your voluminous cheekbones. In this case, it is better to open the forehead, add volume at the roots, as Lisa Kudrow did.

Unsuccessful options for girls with a diamond-shaped face:

• short, voluminous haircut and completely open forehead;

• straight hair without volume on the crown;

• styling, voluminous in the cheekbone area;

• central parting combined with perfectly straight strands.

Let's summarize: a hairstyle is a magical tool with which you can hide some defects in the shape of your face, give it femininity and smooth out angular outlines. The expert recommendations in our article will help you place the right accents and choose the right haircut for every beauty.

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When changing your image, hairstyle plays a key role. But you can’t approach the issue of her choice irresponsibly: “I saw this hairstyle on a model, I’ll do this.” After all, hair that is given the wrong shape can disfigure the face. How then to choose a suitable hairstyle? To begin with, let us note that all faces are divided into several types. Each of them has its own characteristics, disadvantages and advantages. Our task is to hide the first and emphasize the second. Now let's start determining the shape of the face and choosing a hairstyle.

Determining your face shape to choose a haircut

There are several forms. About the features inherent in them, below:

• Oval – an oval-shaped face (the chin is slightly narrower than the forehead), pronounced cheekbones.
• Circle – the length of the face is approximately equal to the width, the chin is weakly defined.
• Oblong – an elongated face with a high forehead, long chin and “flat” cheekbones.
• Square – the height of the face is approximately equal to its width, a pronounced jaw and a flat chin.
• Heart - triangular face shape with a wide forehead and cheekbones, but a narrow chin.
• Diamond is a face shape characterized by prominent cheekbones and a forehead and jaw that are approximately equal in width.

Choosing a haircut to suit your face shape

Oval face shape

Girls with this face shape are very lucky - no haircut can spoil them. Therefore, when choosing, pay attention to other factors:

• when choosing the length, make sure that the hairstyle matches the shape of your nose and glasses, if you wear them;
• for thin hair, hairstyles up to the middle of the chin are recommended;
• Women who have reached the age of forty should not grow their hair below their chin and cover their face with it.

Round face shape

When choosing a haircut for this face shape, we try to make it visually more elongated. This will help:

• haircuts that allow you to do high hairstyles;
• short stepped haircuts;
• hairstyles with large curls;
• bangs combed to the side;
• if your face is round, both in profile and from the front, feel free to comb your hair back.

At the same time, a list of what is contraindicated for your face:

• too thick bangs;
• too voluminous hairstyle;
• haircut too short;
• straight or intensely curled hair.

Oblong face shape

A haircut for this face should visually make it less elongated - increase the width or decrease the length. To do this:

• hair should not be longer than shoulder length;
• the hairstyle should frame the face and cover the ears;
• It is necessary to have bangs; what kind they are depends on the characteristics of the face. For narrow ones - wide bangs, for too long ones - straight, up to the eyebrows.

With this type of face, you should not wear high hairstyles, comb your hair, or open your forehead - all this visually lengthens an already elongated face.

Square face shape

Square faces are often very sharp. When choosing a haircut, try to soften the lines. To do this:

• try to avoid short haircuts;
• try to choose a high or asymmetrical hairstyle that suits you;
• part your hair on the side, or don’t do it at all;
• Curl your hair lightly: waviness suits you.

Avoid any straight lines in your hairstyle: straight hair, straight haircut line (especially if it is on the jawline), comb-overs that reveal straight jawlines.

Triangular face shape

A heart-shaped face is characterized by the contrast between a narrow chin and a wide forehead. Our task is to smooth it out. To do this:

• the best hair length is from the beginning to the end of the neck;
• Hairstyles should be narrow at the top and widen towards the bottom. This can be achieved by curling your hair;
• A little bangs won't hurt.

Haircuts that are too short, as well as haircuts with straight lines and combed side hair, will not suit your face type: they highlight the cheekbones too much. Also, do not completely open your face.

Diamond face shape

When choosing a hairstyle for this face shape, try to widen the forehead and chin to make the face look more proportional. Many hairstyles will cope with this task, so all that remains is to give recommendations on what to avoid when choosing a hairstyle:

• bangs;
• combing hair back;
• short haircuts;
• central parting;
• hairstyles with volume on the top.

Do you want to choose your own haircut, but you don’t have any experience in this matter? Today this is not a problem, because modern online hairstyle selection programs can help you cope with this task. So that you can use them to create your own image, let's figure out how to choose a haircut and styling with their help, as well as what basic principles a woman needs to take into account in order to choose the right hairstyle.

How to choose the right women's haircut

In order to choose a good haircut for yourself, you need to take into account a number of features. These include:

Choosing hairstyles for different types of appearance

• hair type and condition. So, girls with very thin strands should pay attention to haircuts and coloring options that can visually add volume (for example, bob, cascade, ladder), young ladies with should consider the shortest styling options, but girls with very curly hair should give preference for a hairstyle that does not have a strict shape;
• the presence of appearance defects that can be corrected with a haircut. These could be scars on the forehead, protruding ears and other similar phenomena;
• age. The older the woman, the shorter her haircut should be. This is explained by the fact that with age, hair loses its health and beauty, and with medium or short haircuts, caring for it is much easier;
• face shape. It is this parameter that stylists most often focus on. With a haircut, they can soften a square or trapezoidal face, hide a wide forehead, chin or disproportion between the upper and lower parts of the face;
• physique. The hairstyle should be proportional to the height and constitution of the lady. It is for this reason that thick-set women are not recommended to have too short hairstyles and vice versa.

The general style of a woman's appearance. Thus, for girls who prefer a classic, restrained style of clothing, asymmetrical haircuts with bright colors are unlikely to be recommended, and vice versa, since the hairstyle should be in complete harmony with other details of the image.

To ensure that your new hairstyle suits you perfectly, consider all the factors presented when choosing it. If this is difficult for you, be sure to use special programs for this purpose, which you can currently work with for free online.

Choose according to your face shape and color

The easiest way to choose a hairstyle is based on your face type. If you don't know what type of face you have, you need to take a photo of yourself from the front and carefully trace your face on it with a pencil. The geometric figure that you end up with will show your face type. You should choose hairstyles for it, taking into account the following general recommendations:

• if you have, any length and shape of haircut will suit you. An oval face shape is considered ideal. You can afford both bold asymmetrical hairstyles and a classic bob or cascade;

Asymmetrical hairstyle

• If the height and width of your face are the same, then you have a round face shape. A correctly chosen hairstyle should visually bring it closer to a square. You should pay attention to the asymmetrical bob, medium-length ladder haircut, as well as hairstyles with thick asymmetrical bangs. Hairstyles with straight partings, styling with curls, as well as haircut options with short sparse bangs are contraindicated for young ladies with this appearance.
• those who have a square face should pay special attention to haircuts that will soften it. These could be a ladder, a cascade with beveled bangs, or an asymmetrical elongated bob. Such ladies should only avoid strict symmetrical hairstyles and styling with a straight parting.
• young ladies with a diamond-shaped face - wide cheekbones and a pointed chin - will look good with an asymmetrical bob, various oblique bangs, as well as large curls covering the cheeks. It is only important for them to avoid hairstyles that end at the level of the cheekbones.

Asymmetrical bob

• women with a triangular face type should choose hairstyles with volume shifted towards the chin. This would be an elongated bob or bob. They can also consider longer haircut options, for example, a cascade. They will only need to avoid haircuts that are too short and focus attention on the chin.

There are also haircuts that, with certain adjustments, are suitable for girls of any type of appearance. These include an elongated bob, a cascade and a ladder. If you are looking for the least risky option, pay attention to these hairstyles.

Modern types of hair coloring and cutting

When choosing a haircut, you should think in advance about what coloring options it will be combined with. Understanding this issue will also not be difficult.

The most universal type of coloring, which is suitable for girls with hair of any length and texture, is monochromatic coloring. It looks good with any haircut. If you want to focus specifically on a new hairstyle, you should choose this option. Bronzing also looks good on hair of any length.

California highlighting

Girls who want to experiment with their appearance while maintaining a natural look should try different ones: classic, Californian and many others. The ombre technique will also suit them. These coloring options look good on medium-length haircuts; they decorate bobs, long bobs, cascades, and visually make the hair in such styles look more voluminous. Various types of ombre will also look great on long, curly hair.

This type of coloring, like highlighting, in no way limits you in choosing a hair color. If natural shades seem rather boring to you, you can try combining your natural color with blue, purple, and pink. Moreover, now they are back in fashion.

For young ladies who choose asymmetrical hairstyles, the technique of graphic coloring of strands is suitable. It will allow you to use very bright colors for regular haircuts, even for ladies over 30.

Pixel coloring

The technique also goes well with classic haircuts for smooth hair. As part of it, the master creates a pattern of squares on the hair.

The downside of this technique is that you cannot renew the color at home. In addition, you will not be able to do any other styling than the one that was done for you in the salon, so as not to disturb the design.

Free online programs for selecting hairstyles

So, you have decided on the type of haircut and coloring that you want to do in the salon, and you want to see what the result of such a procedure will be on your hair. This can be done simply and quickly using the following computer programs:

• Virtual Visage 3.1 is an application with which you can do various haircuts and also select makeup. Here you will find haircut options not only for women, but also for men, and even for children;