When choosing which ones the glasses that best fit us, we must base ourselves on the shape of our face. To know what is the best hairstyle, exactly the same thing happens: the shape of the face is the basis for choosing one hairstyle or another.
We can sum up face shapes in 7: triangle, oval, round, oblong, diamond, square and heart. Depending on the shape of our face, we can choose a type of hairstyle or another.
what is the shape of my face
The first thing we should do is study the shape of our face as it will help us determine your face shape. To avoid being confused by the type of hairstyle we have, we must take it back and look at the length and width of individual features.
We must focus on length of the face, the width of the cheekbones and forehead, the line of the jaw and the chin.
In this way, we will easily find out the shape of our face even like this find the type of hairstyle that best suits the shape of our face.
If you have any questions, you can take a look at the image above where we show you the most common face shapes and where, probably, yours will be found.
How can I identify the shape of my face?
If you have doubts to identify the shape of your face, below we describe the types of face shape that can more easily identify it, but with the image above it should be enough.
- Rectangle: The length of the face is longer, while the rest are similar, and you will have a more angular jawline.
- Heart: The forehead is the widest, followed by the cheekbones, while the jaw is the narrowest, with a pointed chin.
- Diamond: Face length is longest, with cheekbones next, then forehead, and a smaller jawline with a pointed chin.
- Round: Has a rounded jaw, the cheekbones are larger than the jaw and forehead, but similar in length.
- Oval: The length of the face is longer than the measurement of the cheekbones, while the forehead is larger than the rounded jaw.
- Cuadrado: All measurements are similar and his jaw is sharp.
What hairstyle suits my face?
Like every goggle it's heavy for a different face type, knowing the shape of the face is essential to choose the hairstyle that best suits us and that, honestly, best suits us.
Depending on the type of hairstyle we choose, we can slightly modify the shape of our face. Another way to modify it is by using a moderately grown beard.
oval face shape
The oval face shape is well proportioned so it is compatible with a wide range of hairstyles, including long hairstyles. If you have an oval face, it all depends on your hairstyle preferences to find the style you like best.
This face shape perfectly suits a voluminous pompadour hairstyle and a long hair that does not exceed the shoulders. You can also opt for a close cut or shave your head.
It doesn't matter what type of hairstyle you want, practically all suit oval shaped faces. Like brown eyes, the oval face shape is the most common.
square face shape
The square face shape especially emphasizes the shape of the jaw. There is no way to disguise a square jaw (unless we use a beard) so we must assume it and emphasize that trace as distinctive.
Like the oval face shape, the square face is very versatile when it comes to choosing different types of hair. If you are lucky enough to have a lot of hair, you can twork with it to give it volume and play with different styles and lengths.
A toupee works welleither classic or modern. You can also try shaving the sides to emphasize the shape of your jawline.
heart shaped face shape
Things start to get complicated. Heart-shaped faces have to look for a hairstyle that balance top and bottom so that the hair is proportional to our features.
A textured fringe or voluminous quiff they will make our chin not look so star. If, in addition, we shave the sides, all the better, since our face will take on a more elongated shape.
Regardless of the hairstyle you choose, you should always keep in mind that on your face do not create too disproportionate angles, since you will get the opposite effect.
diamond face shape
A textured or angular fringe will balance the broader proportions of your cheekbones with your forehead, providing a more balanced aesthetic.
Side parts work great for men with a diamond face shape, so make sure your hair is textured and a bit messy, to better complement your facial features.
round face shape
The best hairstyles for round faces are the ones that create angles, messy hair, with areas longer than others and the sides very short to try to reduce the curvature of our face.
The best hairstyles for this type of face are pompadour y quiff they will do just that, working to create more dimension and giving your baby face a more pronounced look.
Note that a side parting also will create more angles and will give you a more mature look.
oblong face shape
With this type of face, we must choose a hairstyle that does not lengthen our face even more, avoiding very voluminous hairstyles. The only option is not to shave our heads and cut our hair to the maximum, since there are many other options.
We should avoid bows / updos at the top as much as possible, and that there is not much distinction between the sides and the top. A part on one side works very well and gives the sensation of shorter hair.
a slicked back will better balance the proportions of the oblong shaped face. Keep in mind that when you comb your hair, make sure that everything is tidy, without giving it any kind of volume. Hair gel for this type of hairstyle is a safe bet.