Hairstyles for Women Based on Face Shape: A Guide to the Best Cuts for Your Features

I know you will  be wondering why you should even be thinking about the shape of your face, but it is something that is very important when deciding on the type of haircut ,hairstyle and even the glasses you decide to wear.

Any type of haircut or hairstyle will need to compliment the shape of your face, if you want to look your best. One of the most important rules for deciding the style you choose should always be to balance out the features of your face shape.

The face shape of every human is broken down into 3 parts and they are:

the forehead and cheekbone width

jawline

face length

The 6 types of face shapes are:

Square face

Oval face

Rectangle/oblong face

Diamond face

Round face

Heart shaped face

Square face

With a square face, the sides of your face are straight and your jawlines are more angled with slightly
rounded chin. Your face is nearly as wide as it is long with a square forehead

If you have a square face, selecting a cut that soften these features are very important for a flattering appearance and you should also go looks that will compliment their bone structures.

The best and perfect haircuts for you are the side-parted style, which will offset the squareness

Long and airy layers are also perfect for your shape because this will help to disguise the shape angles of your face.

You can also consider a short, layered bob but remember to add side swept bangs because it will draw attention to your cheekbones instead of your face.

Oval face

They are the most proportional out of all the shapes. If you this type of shape then you are very lucky because any type of haircut or hairstyle will good on you.

The oval face shape have jaws which are slightly narrower than their cheekbones and also have more rounded curves at the sides of your face.

Rectangle/Oblong face

The rectangle/oblong face is mix of 2 different other shapes.

People with  rectangular face shapes are hybrids of the oval/long and square shaped faces. It is the essential long face with angular end.

If you have a rectangular face shape then you have a square  jaw and a face that is longer than its wide and may also have a high forehead.

The best haircut for you is a shoulder length hair cut which should be between the chin and shoulders.

Diamond face

People with diamond face are characterized by much higher cheekbones with a more pointed and narrow chin and also have a very narrow hairline.

The best haircut for you is a chin-length bob and also longer hair with layers also look great on you because it shows off your angular features.

You can also try a pulled back pony tail for a look that will show off your cheekbones while also widening the appearance of your forehead.

Round face

People with the round face shape have a similar length and width as well as prominent rounded cheeks.

The best hairstyle for you are:

Long layered cuts and choppy pixie cut look very good on you.

If you want to opt for a layer cut, then choose long, staggered layers that start around the jawline.

Heart shaped face

If you have a heart shaped face, your bone structure will feature a broad forehead and cheekbones with a narrow jawline. Apart from that yo should aim to balance your face shape with a haircut that will  decrease your brows and increase  the width of your lower half of your face.

You can also try long ,sides swept bangs to add a nice definition to your cheekbones.

You can also go for a shoulder-length cut with pixie bangs.