Flattering Hair Style

The oblong face is The objective of a suitable style of hair cut is to give the illusion of an oval face by creating width at the forehead and temples. Pear shaped faces have a narrow forehead and are widest at the jawline, with a round chin. By creating width at the forehead and minimising it at the cheekbones, the illusion of an oval face can be achieved.

Diamond shaped faces are widest at the cheekbones and narrow in the forehead and chin. They are 'too short', so a suitable hair cut style seeks to create height elongating the face. Square faces have a square jawline and hairline at the forehead. Keep top layers soft and long. Heart shaped faces are widest at the temples and narrowest at the jawline.

Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or sideswiped. Because they lack the length of the oval face, the hair should be cut to create the illusion of length in the face. A round chin characterizes round faces. Oval face shape super hot now: Choppy bobs, long waves & shoulder-skimming shags. The oval face is mathematically 1.5 times as long as its width, with the forehead slightly wider than the jaw.

People with an oval face shape can wear most hair cut styles and lengths with it still looking "right". The oval face is the most versatile face. Many people look to celebrities to find a new hairstyle---spending tons of money on all kinds of magazines only to frantically tear thru the pages in search of the perfect hair style.