Have you ever wondered why a bob suits your mum so much more than you, or how you can pull of layers so much better than your friend? Have you loved a hair trend so much only to have it look terribly wrong on yourself? Your face shape has a lot to do with which hair cuts will look chic, and which just won’t go. On the plus side, the right hair cut can accentuate your features and hide flaws! Here’s my guide to which cuts go with which facial shapes…
1. Oval Face Shape
Flattering cuts: Any! You are lucky enough to have a face that suits almost all styles!
Cuts to avoid: Almost every style will flatter, so only avoid the ones you don’t like.
Celebrities with this face shape: Monica Bellucci, Cameron Diaz, Tyra Banks
My best friend has an oval face shape, and, boy, isn’t she lucky! No matter how she wears her hair, it looks just perfect. Over the past couple of years she has tried it all – bangs like Rihanna, side-swept bangs, a classic bob, long straight hair without volume, long straight hair with volume, up-does, curls – you name it. So, if you are just as lucky as her, go to your stylist and ask for any cut you want… you’ll look gorgeous no matter what! Did I mention my friend can pull off ANY shape of sun glasses too? What can I say, having an oval face shape is like winning genetic lottery – you’ll be destined to look fab!
2. Face Shape: Round
Flattering cuts: Anything face framing. Bangs and layers will slim the face. Choose a length that’s longer than your chin to make your face look slim and full
Cuts to avoid: Short bobs, Blunt cuts
Celebrities with this face shape: Charlotte Church, Drew Barrymore
My mum has a round face, and always looks amazing when she’s had her hair done. I love the way layers and fluffy bangs frame her face, and she looks amazing with her hair tied up, too! She has the cutest oblong sunglasses, too, which give her face more definition. I’m definitely jealous of how well she manages to carry off any length layers.
Great article for me! How did you knew that I was going to cut my hair this Saturday? :)
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Hey tavia,
let’s just say we’re watching you! :P I hope we get to see some snaps of you post haircut!
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I have an Oblong face.. number 3 :] I love my hair short to show off my face… and i wear my afro often lol
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This is great, but I’ve got an irritating problem, and that is that I don’t know wich one I am. Could you please do a post where you say how you can see wich one you are?
That would be so great (:
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Hey Antonia,
We’ll definitely try and write a post on that.. thanks for the suggestion.
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I have a heart shaped face but have long bangs! I need some layers in my hair, thanks for reminding me (:
All the celebs look gorgeousss
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It’s not easy to tell the shape of your own face. It always seems like it could fit more than one shape. I have a problem with figuring out the real shape of my face as well, but there are only certain hair styles which I am comfortable with.
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I hope I can finally cut my hair this Saturay ( I will be posting some new photos of my blog then) but I can’t believe it’s such a hard job. I’ve been trying to get an appointment on my hair stylist for about a month now, but everytime something comes up. Now she lost her passport and she can’t return in the country ( she went to her country of birth for the X-mas vacation).My hair wants a change….now :)
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Hey Tavia,
I do hope your stylist manages to find her passport and you manage to get your haircut sweetie.. *keeps fingers crossed for you*
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p.S.: Ask your stylist to read #10 and SG’s comment over at http://allwomenstalk.com/10-things-you-must-do-each-year/3/ to keep her passport safe :P
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I am planning on donating my hair soon ( have been growing out for over two years now) and this is really helpful. I always fear a shorter style but your recommendations are cute! :)
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Very cute Sheila…I am laughing here as I am reading your comments…though very true.
Theo, I must commend you for donating your hair. That is such a kind gesture, which will make someone very proud to have hair on their head again, and boost their self esteem.
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I have an oval face and I totally loved Cameron Diaz hairstyle there! But to tell you the trth I don’t see the cut on me, because I love long hair! And I think it suits me better.
I have to say I loved the style on the heart Shaped face.
I also saved the picture for my next hair cut! :)
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Hey Xannyyy,
that is a brilliant haircut. And to be honest, I don’t generally like Witherspoon too much, but i love her look in this.. and for the first time i’m noticing her pretty eyes!!
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lol, I got my haircut today, and for the first time it’s fab! <3
I dunno which shape am I, but my haircut suits me.. :D :D :P
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Hey Apurva,
As long as the haircut looks great right!
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Simply…the best and short article about hairtyles!!!! i loved it!!! :)
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Hey MaJ,
glad that you loved this article. Do check out more of our posts and please do keep commenting. we love hearing from our readers – and so do our other readers :)
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I love my heart shaped face! However my hair is naturally curly, and it makes things a little bit complicated. It looks best a bit above shoulder length but I haven’t been daring enough to go much shorter since a bad cut in the 7th grade. I might try a curly bob, we’ll see.
I’m not too keen on straightening my hair. My hair isn’t like most naturally curly hair… its very healthy, very shiny, and very soft… only frizzing in extremely hot, humid weather. I always get compliments on it so I don’t want to straighten. We’ll see!
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Hey Kyra,
I straightened my hair chemically once and it was a bad bad idea! It dried out my hair completely and the only solution was to wait for it to grow out. I don’t mean to dissuade you or anything but just make sure you get it from a really good salon, that’s all. Also personally I think curly bob trumps straight hair.
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