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Choosing a Hairstyle that Fits Your Facial Shape

Choosing a Hairstyle that Fits Your Facial Shape

March 1 2022

If you’ve ever tried a new hairstyle that looked incredible on social media but just didn’t look the same on you, it may have been because of your facial shape. That’s because the lines of your haircut and the way it frames your face are designed specifically for your own individual face shape. 

The experts at Village Salon & Spa take several factors into consideration when recommending a haircut and hairstyle that’s right for you, and one of those is the shape of your face. 

Why does face shape matter?

It’s all about angles and lines – of both your face and your hairstyle. Some face shapes are more rounded, so the lines are softer, making harsher angled hairstyles more attractive because they balance out the look. The same is true for face shapes that have more defined angles. In this case, your hairstyle needs softer lines to tone down the sharp angles. 

And if you have a face shape that emphasizes one area over another, like a wider forehead or cheekbones, the right haircut can call attention away from them and bring out the beauty of your other features. 

How do I figure out my face shape?

Your expert Village Salon & Spa stylist can always help you get the look you want by assessing all of your features, including your facial shape. 

But if you’re curious and want to spend time looking through trendy hairstyle photos before your next styling appointment, you can do a self-assessment.

  • First, pull back all your hair so you can see the edges of your face. You’ll want to have a good-sized mirror or a friend who can help you take a quick selfie. 
     
  • Take your photo facing straight at the camera so that you can get the best angle to determine your face shape.
     
  • Edit your photo on your phone or with laptop software and draw lines around your face. 
     
  • When you step back and look at just the shape you’ve drawn, you may be able to determine which shape you have. 

Sometimes it’s just not clear what your face shape could be. If that’s the case, wait for your appointment with your expert Village Salon & Spa stylist and we’ll be happy to help! It’s part of how our well-trained stylists help determine the best look for you.

What are the different face shapes?

There are several different face shapes:

  • Shapes with rounded edges – Round, Oval
  • Shapes with defined angles and edges – Square, Rectangular, Triangular
  • Shapes with a mix of rounded edges and angles – Heart-shaped

As you can see, some of these shapes are similar, so it’s important to have an expert stylist at Village Salon & Spa help you decide on your facial shape.

Which hairstyles and haircuts are right for my facial shape?

Once you and your stylist have determined your facial shape, it’s time to choose a style that best complements your natural features. 

  • Round. Without well-defined angles, the best haircuts for a round face shape provide balance through angles and layers. That helps build the structure for a well-balanced style. With a round face, there are a few things to avoid, like blunt bobs and other cuts that are a single layer, as well as large, thick curls. You can also add angles and dimensions with hair color; gorgeous highlights can help add an elongated look that will make your face appear oval in shape. 
     
  • Oval. Speaking of oval shapes, if this is your facial shape, that means you have a lot of leeway with hairstyles because just about all of them can really complement an oval-shaped face. With this look, you can pull off just about anything from a blunt bob to a layered shoulder-length cut to face-framing, sweeping bangs. 
     
  • Square. Square-shaped faces have well-defined angles and prominent features. Because the angles are so strong, you’ll want to soften them up with your hairstyle. A side part accomplishes this nicely, as will multidimensional layered cuts. 
     
  • Rectangular. Like the square shape, the rectangular face has strong, prominent features with a slightly elongated look. Once again, you’ll want some soft texture and sweeping fringe to balance out your look. For the rectangular shape, you’ll want to avoid very long cuts that make your face look elongated. 
     
  • Triangular. For triangle-shaped faces, the goal is toning down the wider jawline and emphasizing the eyes, forehead, and cheekbones. If you like really short hair, a textured pixie cut is a great choice, or longer layers also work well for this face shape.
     
  • Heart. A heart-shaped face is wider at the forehead and moves into a narrow jawline. The emphasis should be on downplaying the forehead while drawing attention to the jaw area. The balance of soft curves and a stronger jawline need face-framing layers to balance out the look perfectly. 

Giving you the best look possible is always the goal for the expert stylists at Village Salon & Spa. If you need help finding the right look for you, come in and we’ll help assess your facial shape, along with other factors that determine how hairstyles will work for you, and help you choose the perfect style so you can look and feel incredible!

Make your appointment today at Village Salon & Spa and let our expert stylists help you choose the right haircut and hairstyle for you. Call us at 302-644-4247 to schedule your haircut or styling appointment today. You can find us in The Villages of Five Points center at 17314 North Village Main Blvd., in Lewes, DE. To schedule your haircut or styling appointment right from your mobile device, try our free mobile app, available on iTunes or Google Play.

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