Face Shape and Hair
by: Paul Jones
January 15, 2008

Round or square, oval or triangular, the shape of your face determines what hairstyles will look good on you. And of course you need to choose something that goes with your personal style.

Here are some General Hairstyle Tips to Consider:

• A short or cropped style will help a short neck to look longer, as will long hair piled up
  
  
• Hair close around the face will help camouflage a double chin
  
  
• A short cut will look good on a person with a well-formed neck, delicate features, firm jaw, and / or a well-shaped head.
  
  
• Long hair will look good on a person with very healthy, shiny hair, if it’s cut in an up-to-date hairstyle and doesn’t fall below the cleavage.
  
  
• Layered cuts can soften facial features
  
  
• A chin-length cut of straight hair will look good on a long face, as will curls and waves, but not styles which pile the hair up
  
  
• A short, wispy cut will look good on a round face
  
  
• A short, spiky cut will look good on a square face, as will any sleek style that extends below the jaw line

Fullness at the crown is best when a face is elongated and the neck is not to short, because the neck acts as a counter balance.

A wild and lively mop of curls is good for a square or a triangular face with a broad forehead. The curls should hang forward in the face.

Upturned ends with forehead locks blow dried to the side create a prefect counterbalance to a pointed chin.

Many people are not aware of how important your face shape can be to the style of haircut you choose. Although you may really want to get a certain trendy style, it just may not look right with your face’s shape and this is important to keep in mind before you set your sight on any new look. Many women who have a more round face should be looking for the perfect haircut which can minimize the roundness and create the look of a more narrow and refined face.