Which haircut looks BEST with your face shape?
Kimberly F
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Many people are painfully unaware of what their face shape is, let alone how to use it to bring their look to the next level. Find out which face shape best suits you, how to look your best, hairstyles to avoid, and which celebrity has a face shape like yours for inspiration.
Oval: If you have an oval face shape the following will apply to you,
Length of face is longer than width
Jawline is slightly narrower than hairline
The best hairstyles for your oval face shape are blunt bobs, shoulder length hair with subtle layering, side-swept bangs, and of course the iconic sleek hairstyles.
Hairstyles you should avoid are heavy bangs and one length hairstyles.
The celebrity matches with an oval face shape are Bella Hadid, Jessica Alba and Beyonce. The oval face shape is typically viewed the "ideal" face shape, so you're the lucky ones!
Square: If you have a square face shape the following will apply to you,
Strong, angled jawline
Forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are the same width
The best hairstyles for your square face shape are wispy side-swept bangs, straight hair with long layers, and short bangs that fall to your cheekbones.
Hairstyles you should avoid are thick or blunt bangs, slicked back looks, and wide curls.
The celebrity matches with a square face shape are Gwenyth Paltrow, Olivia Wilde and Zendaya.
Round: If you have a round face shape the following will apply to you,
Width and length are the same
Often known as a "baby face"
The best hairstyles for a rounder face shape are textured lobs, deep side parts, slicked high ponytails, and pixie cuts with volume at the top.
Hairstyles you should avoid are wispy bangs and wide curls.
The celebrity matches with a round face are Selena Gomez, Kristen Dunst, and Gennifer Goodwin.
Heart: If you have a heart face shape the following will apply to you,
Hairline is the widest part of the face
Narrow chin and prominent cheekbones
The best hairstyles for a heart shaped face are shoulder length lobs, deep side parts with loose waves, and layers that break at the collarbone.
Hairstyles you should avoid are middle parts, and short baby bangs.
The celebrity matches that rock a heart shaped face are Reese Witherspoon, Tyra Banks, and Kourtney Kardashian.
Long: If you have a long face shape the following will apply to you,
Similar qualities of oval face shape with a longer chin
The best hairstyles for a long face are loose curls starting close at the root, flat iron waves, blowouts with volume, and long layers that break at the collarbone.
Hairstyles you should avoid are sleek hairstyles and very long hair.
The celebrity matches with a long face are Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, and Hilary Swank.
Diamond: If you have a diamond face shape the following will apply to you,
Forehead and jawline are the same width
Cheekbones are the widest part of the face
The best hairstyles for a diamond face shape are long side bangs, short textured lobs, sleek hair with a middle part, and sleek high ponytails.
Hairstyles you should avoid are heavy rounded bangs, and straight across bangs.
The celebrity matches with a diamond face shape are Vanessa Hudgens, Halle Berry, and Ciara.
Have some fun exploring what looks best on your face, and look at your listed celebrities photos for inspiration! There's always a fun new way to optimize your look and this one is next level.