An Easy Guide Two Step Guide For Finding Your Facial Shape
Step One In the mirrorPull your hair back off the face into a pony or for shorter hair use a head band
Covering one eye, this will help you focus and have a more steady hand
Using a fine eye, brow, or lip liner, draw the out line of your face onto the mirror.
And If You Like To Be Precise:
A more precise way to determine your face shape
Using a tape measure or a ruler take the following measurements, writing them down as you go
Measure your face across the top portion of your cheekbones
Now measure across your jaw line, from the widest point
Next measure across your forehead at it's widest point. (about halfway between eyebrows and hairline)
Last, measure from the tip of your hairline to the chin.
Now, you can now easily find the makeup, hair styles, eyewear, jeweler, and necklines that will compliment you the most!
List Of Face Shapes
Oblong Facial Shape
Main characteristics...
List Of Face Shapes
Oblong Facial Shape
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| oblong facial shape |
Main characteristics...
- Your face is definitely longer than wide
- Your jaw is broad and your jaw-line is square
- The sides of your face are straight -- your forehead, cheekbones and jaw-line are the same width
- Your hairline is most likely straight
Your main style aims are to create the illusion of a shorter, broader face and to soften your jaw-line.
Hairstyles tips;
- Natural looking styles
- Styles that add width at your temples
- Styles that add width at your cheekbones
- Styles that add a little volume (not too much) at the top of your head
- If you have a high forehead, bangs (a fringe) are good
- Either straight and wispy or swept off to the side and not too thick
- Keep the sides off your face, either swept back or short
- Off center or side parting
- Medium length is good
- Long hair should add width at the neckline
- Highly stylised styles such as angular cuts, extremely short styles, severely slicked down
- Volume only on top of your head
- Center parting
- Long straight hair all the same length
- Hair close to the sides of your face
- If you have a high forehead, hair combed straight back
Makeup tips;
Add the appearance of width at your cheekbones and the illusion of a shorter face by...
- Applying a slightly darker foundation at your hairline around your forehead and just under and slightly over your jaw
- Applying a slightly darker foundation just under your cheekbones, blend towards the ear
- Applying a blusher on the apple (ball) of your cheekbones and blend upwards towards the outer corner of your eye
Avoid long V-necked and vertical lines at the neckline. Use high necklines to shorten the length of the face.
Jewelry tips:
Necklaces; - A high choker reduces the length of the face, this helps to break up the vertical line that is happening with an oblong face particularly if the neck is too long or a 16" or 18" necklace that ends in a "U" flatters this face.
Earrings; - Short dangling earrings will aid in this endeavor.
Tiara; - Choose a wedding tiara with little or no height that extends over your head from one side to the other at an even height
Oval Facial Shape
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| oval facial shape |
- Your face is slightly longer than wide
- Your jaw-line is slightly rounded
- The outline of your face is an inverted egg-shape -- your face is widest at the cheekbones. Your forehead is fairly broad (broader than you jaw)
- Your face can be divided into 3 equal horizontal sections between the hairline, eyebrows, end of nose and chin
- Your eyes are evenly spaced, with one eye width distance between them
- Your face has no extreme characteristics. For example you do not have very small or very large eyes, mouth or nose.
Hairstyles tips;
You can choose almost any hairstyle and length. Your main considerations are...
- Styles that suit the texture, curl and quantity of your hair
- If you are over 40 its best to keep the length on or above shoulder length and to choose styles that sweep hair away from the face
You can have fun experimenting with different makeup styles. Remember the basic rules...
- When applying foundation, blush and eye shadow, light shades make areas appear more prominent and darker shades decrease the apparent size of the area
- Apply blush just under the apple (ball) of your cheek-bone and fade in a smooth arc towards the top of your ear
Earrings; - can wear any shape earring. Keep the size of the earring in balance to the size of the bride, whether she is petite or large. In keeping with the soft lines of her face, soft shapes such as pearls, tear drops, circles, and ovals are best. hoops are a popular choice. Earrings-Both curved and angular styles, a little caution with styles that are extremely long and dangling.
Necklaces; - Necklaces and chokers can be worn in any shape, and at any length.
Tiara; - Avoid a wedding tiara with a peak at the top, which will make your face look longer. To make your face look less oval, wear a headband, forehead piece, or a back piece.
Round Facial Shape
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| round facial shape |
Main characteristics...
- Your face is almost as wide as it is long
- Your jaw-line is round and full
- Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face and round
- Your hairline is most probably round
Your main style aims are to create the illusion of a longer, slimmer face.
Hairstyles tips;
- Styles that add height to the top of the head
- Hair off the face, but close to the head
- Center or long diagonal parting
- Short to long hair
- Layers
- Styles that end just below the chin, or with layers ending below your chin
- Gently waves
- Wispy ends
- Styles that add width
- Round styles
- Straight bangs (fringe)
- Very short hair
- Very curly hair
- Very straight hair
You can contour your face by focusing on certain areas. First, you will want to pay attention to the foundation highlighting that you use in the area of the forehead.
You should also ensure that you highlight the areas just above the cheeks, as well as the area just below the eyes. It is also important to use dark colored makeup to enhance the areas where it will be placed.
Dark colors will draw the attention away from the sides of the face, and will allow the attention to be placed more on the inside components of the face. This can be extremely beneficial in adding general height to the round face shape.
Jewelry tips;Necklaces; - that adds length. A longer or Y-style necklace complements a round face. Stay away from chokers or short necklaces. Also stay away from large stones or pearls. You don't want to add any visual thickness to the neck with a round face. A deep plunging neckline can carry a beautiful necklace and is great for a round face.Earrings; - needs earrings with length to elongate it. A drop earring works best in shapes that are also soft like a teardrop or chandelier.Earrings that have curved lines are also quite appropriate earrings for individuals who have round faces. It is important, however, to avoid earrings that are too broad and too long as this can actually bring more attention to your face. It is also important to avoid small earrings that are barely visible. These types of earrings can also highlight the round face shape even more than you may wish.
Tiara; - wear a tiara that peaks into a “V” at the top to give an illusion of a longer face.
Heart Facial Shape
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| heart facial shape |
Main characteristics...
- Your face is slightly longer than wide
- Your jaw-line is long and pointed
- The sides of your face taper from your forehead to your jaw
- Your forehead is the widest part of your face, or the same width as your cheekbones
- Your jaw is the narrowest part of your face
Hairstyle tips;
- Hairstyles that are close to your face above your ears, with soft lines partially covering your ears
- Center parting
- A soft style with light bangs (fringe) covering your forehead
- Soft waves and curly styles
- Styles that add volume at the jaw-line
- Pulling your hair back off your forehead
- Styles that are full at the temples
- Straight bangs (fringe)
- Too much height on top of your head
- A low side parting
- Apply a slightly darker shade of foundation at the temples to make your forehead appear narrower
- Apply a light shade of foundation on either side of the jaw-line to make your jaw-line appear wider
- Apply blush to the apple (ball) of your cheek and blend towards the center of your ear
Necklace; - looks great with a choker or a triple or double strand of pearls. With the heart face the chin is narrow. Creating fullness at the neck with the right necklace balances the wider eye and cheekbone area in the heart shaped face.
Earrings; - needs earrings that are wider at the bottom to balance a narrow chin. Shapes such as teardrops or crystals work well. Rectangles or ovals also will do.
Square Facial Shape
Your main styles aims are to create the illusion of a longer face and maybe, to soften your jaw-line.
Hairstyles tips;
- Styles that add height to the top of the head
- Curve and angle hair across the forehead
- An off-center parting
- Soft, layered styles
- Wisps, curls and waves
- Broken and asymmetric styles
- Hair close to ears to emphasize the cheekbones
- Very straight styles
- Styles that add width to your jaw-line
- Minimise and soften your forehead and jaw-line by applying a darker shade of foundation at your temples and jaw
- Apply blush on the apple (ball) of your cheekbone and blend towards the top of your ear. Most of the color should be on the apple of your cheekbone
Necklace; - needs length and softness. A Y-style or a simple strand of pearls that hang a little bit longer is perfect.
Earrings; - wear earrings that are longer than they are wide. A drop earring, creating the look of length, complements the square face.
- Your face is almost as wide as it is long
- Your jaw is broad and your jaw-line is square
- The sides of your face are straight -- your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are the same width
- Your hairline is most probably straight
Triangle Facial Shape
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| triangle facial shape |
- Your face is slightly longer than wide
- Your jaw is broad
- The side of your face tapers from your jaw to your forehead
- Your jaw is the widest part of your face and your forehead is narrow
Your main style aims are to minimise your jaw-line and add width at your temples.
Hairstyle tips;
- Styles that add a little height and width at the temples
- Cover part or all of the ears
- Keep hair close to the head at the jaw-line
- Side parting
- Irregular layers and wispy styles
- Long bangs (fringe) swept to the side
- Full and fluffy bangs (fringe)
- Adding width at the jaw-line
- Center parting
- Hair close to the temples
- Very short on top
- Apply a darker shade of foundation on the chin and jaw areas
- Apply a lighter shade of foundation at the sides of your forehead
- Apply blush from the apple (ball) of your cheekbones in a V shape towards your temples
Diamond Facial Shape
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| diamond facial shape |
- Your face is slightly longer than wide
- Your jaw-line is long and pointed
- Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face. They are often high and pointed
- Your forehead and jaw-line are tapered
- Your eyes, nose and mouth are well balanced vertically
Your main style aims are to create the illusion of a broader chin and forehead.
Hairstyle tips;
- Styles that are full at your temples and chin
- Hair close to your head in the cheekbone area
- Slightly off-center parting
- Bangs (fringe) that sweep to the side
- Medium length styles
- Hair swept up into an up-do
- Styles with symmetrical lines
- Very short styles
- Center parting
- Styles that add fullness at your cheeks
- Close hair cut at your temples
- Too much volume at the top of your head
- Apply a slightly lighter shade of foundation at your temples and jaw-line to make them appear broader
- Apply blush to the apple (ball) of your cheek, no lower than the bottom of your nose, and blend towards the center of your ear
Necklace; - drop crystals look beautiful with a diamond face.
Earrings, - this face shape can carry a more dramatic design. Corners, points, and harder edges complement the angular face. Cut crystals are nice with the diamond face. Choose shapes that add width to your jaw-line. Your best shapes are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, such as... tear drops, pear shapes, triangle shapes or ovals.
Rectangular Facial Shape
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| rectangular facial shape |
- Your face is definitely longer than wide
- Your jaw is broad and your jaw-line is square
- The sides of your face are straight -- your forehead, cheekbones and jaw-line are the same width
- Your hairline is most likely straight
Your main style aims are to create the illusion of a shorter, broader face and to soften your jaw-line.
Hairstyles tips;
- Natural looking styles
- Styles that add width at your temples
- Styles that add width at your cheekbones
- Styles that add a little volume (not too much) at the top of your head
- If you have a high forehead, bangs (a fringe) are good
- Either straight and wispy or swept off to the side and not too thick
- Keep the sides off your face, either swept back or short
- Off center or side parting
- Medium length is good
- Long hair should add width at the neckline
- Highly stylised styles such as angular cuts, extremely short styles, severely slicked down
- Volume only on top of your head
- Center parting
- Long straight hair all the same length
- Hair close to the sides of your face
- If you have a high forehead, hair combed straight back
Add the appearance of width at your cheekbones and the illusion of a shorter face by...
- Applying a slightly darker foundation at your hairline around your forehead and just under and slightly over your jaw
- Applying a slightly darker foundation just under your cheekbones, blend towards the ear
- Applying a blusher on the apple (ball) of your cheekbones and blend upwards towards the outer corner of your eye
Earrings, - can do well with most any style just don't have it be longer than it is wide. Your best earrings have more width than depth and soft curves, rather than angles. Such as... round buttons, tear drops, or ovals. If you have long hair, drops no longer than your chin and with some width too.
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| square facial shape |
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