Have you always wondered why some hairstyles don't look good, even when perfectly done on you? Well, it just might be your face shape or hair's porosity. Don’t worry, this will guide you through knowing your face shape and hairstyle ideas that accentuate your look.
Face Shape Measurements: How
You may have a variety of hairstyle ideas for your next hair styling appointment. But be sure to pick out hairstyles meant for your unique face shape. Follow these steps, to do this.
Step 1: Get Your Tools Ready
A mirror or a selfie (picture) with your hair pulled back. Hair styled into a ponytail is a good option. You should also have a measuring tape or ruler and a notepad.
Step 2: Begin the Measurements
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Forehead width - Use a ruler or a measuring tape to measure the width of your hairline.
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Cheekbone width - Measure the distance of your left cheekbone from your right cheekbone.
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Jaw width - Hold the measuring tape from one end of your ear to the middle of your jaw and double it.
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Face length - From the center of your hairline, place a measuring tape down to the top of your jaw.
Face Shape Types: Decoding the Result
There are seven common categories of face shapes: heart, diamond, triangle, square, round, oval, and rectangle. Great job in taking your measurements. With these measurements you have taken, you are one step away from finding out what your face shape is.
Heart Face Shape:
If your forehead is the widest part of your face and your cheeks are poking out, you have a heart shape.
Diamond Face Shape:
Looks very similar to a heart-shaped face. But with a narrower hairline and jawline.
Triangle Face Shape:
When your forehead and cheekbone width are the same with a narrow jaw width—which is similar to an inverted triangle, you have a triangle-shaped face.
Square Face Shape:
If your face length is approximately the width of cheekbones, with angular face features. Your face shape is a square.
Round Face Shape:
You have a round-shaped face if the distance of your face length is nearly similar to the cheekbones width and jaw width. The chin is rounded and the cheekbones are slightly wider.
Oval Face Shape:
If your forehead, cheekbone and jawline width follow a descending order, your face shape is an oval-shaped face. It is the most versatile face shape.
Rectangle Face Shape:
This shape is often called oblong. Here, the width of your forehead and jaw are nearly the same, but with the face length longer than the width.
Hairstyle Ideas and Styling Tips for Every Face Shape
Heart Face Shape
Hairstyle Ideas: Lobs, deep side bangs, loose waves, and wavy bobs.
Tips: Apply a Leave-In Conditioner to hydrate and allow moisture and styling products to absorb properly.
Diamond Face Shape
Hairstyle Ideas: Try out hairstyles that are tucked behind the ears, chin hairstyles, and shaggy bobs.
Tips: Apply GK Hair’s Serum Argan Oil to add shine and smooth your bobs without weighing them down. Additionally, a round brush can be used to increase the volume at the crown.
Triangle Face Shape
Hairstyle Ideas: Volumized hairstyles, chin-length hairstyles, layered pixie cuts to soften the jawline.
Tips: While styling, if your hair feels dry and frizzy, then it has high porosity. Use GK Hair's Deep Conditioner treatment to rehydrate and restore moisture balance. Apply VolumizeHer Spray to give volume to the root.
Square Shape Face
Hairstyle Ideas: Soft wispy bangs, long layers, and side swept bangs to make beautiful and frame your facial features
Tips: To give your hair a soft, fresh, and healthy look, a moisturizing pair like GK Hair's Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner can be used. Also, use Serum Argan Oil to achieve a defined natural finish that tames frizz and flyaways.
Read more on the wonder of Serum Argan Oil here
Round Shaped Face
Hairstyle Ideas: Deep side parts, high ponytails, and volumized pixie cut.
Tips: Apply GK Hair Shield Conditioner to lock in moisture, and prevent dryness and split ends.
To achieve sleek and clean hair, apply GK Hair's Curls DefineHer to enhance your curls.
Rectangle Face Shape
Hairstyle Ideas: Voluminous looks with fullness on the sides, close crop buzz cut, and long bob.
Tips: Use a round brush to add volume.
Oval Face Shape
Hairstyle Ideas: beachy layers, straight long hair, middle, and tousled waves.
Tips: Style by blow-drying the hair to add volume to it.
Final Thoughts
Your hair is your crown; style it with intentions. While styling, understanding your face shape and hair porosity helps you choose beautiful styles that compliment your look. You can now step out of your next salon appointment with a look that makes you beautiful and confident—because you know what works for you.
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