How to Match a Short Hairstyle with Your Face Shape
Short hair styles are ideal for people who don’t want hair getting in
the way of their daily tasks. Whether you’re a professional, athlete,
fashionista or a stay-at-home mom, opting for a short haircut can be a
comfortable, cool and fashionable way to wear your hair. However, just
like other types of hairstyles, one kind of short hair cut may look
fantastic on one person, but it may look like a wreck on another person.
Don’t worry though, because there is always a short hair style to suit
the shape of your face. Here are your options:
Long face – The goal of short hairstyles with long-faced women
is to create width by making the face look fuller. There are several
ways to achieve this goal. For instance, if you want your face to look
wider, you could cut it into a chin-length bob, curl the sides of any
short hairstyle or create soft layers. If you want to downplay your long
forehead, add soft, side-swept bangs to your choice of short haircut.
Avoid choosing styles that could add volume on the top of your head
because this would give your face more length.
Oval-shaped face – You’re lucky to have an oval-shaped face
because it is the most versatile of all face shapes, allowing you to cut
your hair short, keep it long and experiment on various hairstyles.
However, cuts with layered fronts can help in highlighting your facial
features. Short pixie haircuts can work well for you, even if it you
wear it straight, with spikes or even with soft curls.
Squared-shape face – Since the main feature of women with
square faces is the strong jaw line, you need short hairstyles that
would downplay this particular feature. Short bob hairstyles and other
cuts with bangs could make your face look squarer, so opt for short
spiked hairstyles or very short cuts. If you really want to go with a
bob, use a short concave bob with sides falling forward, which softens
your jaw line.
Triangular face – Women with triangular faces are
characterized by their wide foreheads and narrow chin. Your goal is to
avoid any haircut that will draw attention to your chin. Avoid bob
haircuts, unless you chose the layered bob. Layered hairstyles help in
balancing your face and softening the appearance of your strong jaw
line. Heavy top layers without bangs are recommended to make the face
shape seem longer.
Heart-shaped face – This face shape is characterized by a
broad forehead and narrow chin. Choose short hairstyles that would
highlight your cheekbones and eyes. To achieve this, you can have a
haircut with long side-swept bangs. It is also recommended to add volume
to the top of the head or styling the hair upwards for a spiky look to
balance out the wide face shape. Avoid full bangs to make your face seem
to have more height than it naturally does.
Round-shaped face – Women with this face shape may find it
difficult to choose a suitable short hairstyle since your main goal is
to elongate the face. The shortest recommended hairstyle would be just
above the chin. Styling can also make or break the look. Round-shaped
faces should avoid short bob hair cuts that are worn either too straight
or too curly. Layers, soft waves and flat hair on the top can help make
your face look longer. If you really want to wear short hair, go for the
pixie cut with wisps around the face. Avoid curls and style the wisps so
that they fall close to the face, elongating your round face.
Diamond-shaped face – This face shape can look more balanced
if you opt for haircuts that shorten the length of your face, minimize
wide cheek bones and balance your narrow chin. The ideal short haircut
for you is those that fall just around your chin, such as a chin-length
bob or a shoulder-length wispy hairdo. Bangs can help in shortening the
length of your face, while soft and wispy sides make the face appear
rounder.
Once you’ve figured out how to accentuate your best facial features
and downplay your weak features, you’ll always be confident with your
new look. If you have no idea what the shape of your face is, visit a
good hairstylist and seek his/her advice. |
