Just like makeup and clothes, haircuts are not one-size-fits-all so before going under the barber’s scissors, it is worth understanding which haircut will naturally suit your face shape. To get the perfect haircut, first, consider your face shape and then select a cut that perfectly works with the texture of your hair. It can be confusing how to determine your face shape and which haircut to choose.3
To clarify your confusion, we’ve got you covered with some great tips about choosing your ideal haircut based on your face shape. When asked by top hairstylists of the best unisex salon in Gurgaon – Grace & Glamour, they recommend the following tips.
Determine Your Face Shape
The initial step to determine which hairstyle suits your face is to figure out your face shape and this is not as challenging. The following are the main categories of face shapes –
- Diamond – This type of face shape is characterized by a pointed chin, a narrower forehead, and high cheekbones.
- Square – The length and width are almost similar. The lengths are equal horizontally and vertically. This face shape has usually a minimal curve at the chin and a strong angled jaw.
- Oval – The length is more than the width.
- Heart – This face shape generally looks like an inverted triangle and has a pointed and slimmer chin with a wider forehead.
- Round – The length-to-width ratio is nearly the same. It is mostly similar to the square face with softer angles. The cheeks emerge as the widest part and the face has flatter cheekbones.
- Rectangle or Oblong – The width of the cheeks, jawline, and forehead are almost the same. However, the gap between the chin and forehead is longer than the distance between ears.
You can use the measuring tape to measure the face shape. Measure the face from the eyebrow arch to the opposite side to measure the forehead. For the jawline, put tape on the tip of the chin and bring it below your ear. For cheekbones, the pointy section between the start and the end, is under your eyes’ outer edge. Use the measuring tape and bring it from the hairline center and down to the chin.
Pick the Haircut based on your Face shape
- Haircuts for rectangle/oblong faces
Since rectangle and square shape faces almost look similar, they take the same approach for haircuts. Prevent taking sides extremely short if have length on the top. Prefer long layers, feathered fringe, or side-swept. - Haircuts for round faces
A long bob is perfect as it brings the eyes down to visually lengthen the face. Haircuts that lengthen the face like swoopy bangs, long straight hair, shaggy bobs, and long voluminous waves are worth considering. - Haircuts for oval faces
Almost all haircuts suit perfectly on an oval shape. For example, a side-swept pixie, long layers, full fringe, shoulder-length, and layered bob. - Haircuts for square faces
Consider the haircuts that soften the edges around your forehead and strong jawlines. For example, long layers with fringe, soft-side swept bangs, and wavy shags. - Haircuts for diamond faces
Get a haircut that adds width to the chin and forehead. For example, longer styles that can be tucked behind the ears, fringes that add texture to the forehead, and short-cropped hair. - Haircuts for heart faces
Try haircuts that keep the bangs narrow or add volume along the sides like wavy layers, chin-length bob with bangs, and blunt bangs.
The experts at Grace & Glamour luxury salon in Gurgaon customize the look to a style that works perfectly with your face shape and features.
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