face shapes
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Now, how to know your face shape…
Let’s look at the characteristics of each face shape.
OvalForehead is wider
than the chinProminent
cheekbonesFace gracefully
tapers to a narrow oval chin
RoundFace is almost as
wide as it is longFace is widest at
the cheeks
LongForehead,
cheekbones and jaw line are all about the same width
Can tend to have a prominent chin
Has elongated appearance
SquareForehead,
cheekbones, and jaw line are all about the same
Squared jaw is the feature that is most obvious
Heart Similar to the
oval but the chin tapers to a point
TriangleNot as common
as the other face shapes
Typically the face is highly angular
The forehead is somewhat short
Widest at the temples
•This is the shape everyone else is trying towards.
•Congratulations
Oval shapes Can try a variety of styles. Most any hair
style looks good on it.Most models fall into this categoryHair off the face looks best. Can wear hair
slicked or pulled backThe perfect arch eyebrows.
Oval shapes AvoidDon’t cover up your perfect features with heavy bangs or too forward directed styles.
Ashley Judd
Jared Padaleki
Chad Michael Murray
Round
To make a round face appear oval apply lines that go up the face. This draws the eye more up and down
The high arched eyebrow accomplishes thisThe best eyebrow should peak toward the
end of the brow. The tail should be short
Round shape TryHairstyles with fullness and height at the
crownOff center partsShort hair styles with swept-back directionHair styles that are longer than the chin
lengthLayer the top for fullness – the rest close to
the face
Round shape AvoidChin length hair with a rounded line that
mirrors the face’s circular shapeCenter partsShort crop bangsFullness at the ears
ChrisBrown
ZacEfron
Wentworth Miller
LongLong and slenderAbout the same width
at the forehead and just below the cheekbones
May have a very narrow chin or a very high forehead
Long shapes, tryShort to medium cut hairFullness at the side of your face
Soft wispy bangsFullness at the side of your face
Long shapes avoidToo much hair length (not past the shoulder)Models use long hair but, have hair dressers
add fullness to the hair.
Adam Brody
Ben Affleck
SquareStrong angled eyebrows to
balance the strong jaw linePeak of the brow is most
effective when directly above the square of the jaw
Square shapes try:Short to medium length hair; especially with
wave or roundness around the faceWispy length bangsUse wave and curlHeight at the crown Soften the square look of the face with layers
and wispy looks around the face
Square shapes avoidLong straight hair stylesLinear strait bangs or center partsA strait bob ending at the jaw Layer bob if it ends above or below the jaw
line
Orlando Bloom
HeartFace is wide at
the temples and hairline
Narrowing to a small delicate chin
Heart shapes tryChin length or longer hair stylesSide parted hairstylesSwept forward layers around the upper faceGentle wispy bangsChin length bob is great!Shorter styles but leave weight at the back of
the neck
Heart shapes avoidShort full styles that emphasize upper faceHeight at the crownSevere slicked back looksShort full styles with tapered necklinesYou have great cheekbones to emphasize!
Don’t get a hairdo that is too top heavy.
LeonardoDiCaprio
TriangleA cross between a
heart and a dramatic oval
Widest at the cheekbones and narrow equally at the forehead and jaw line
Triangle shapes tryYou are dramatic. Try a variety of stylesAlmost everything will look good on youShorter styles but leave weight in the backBetter balance with styles between your
cheekbones and delicate chin line
Triangle shapes avoidToo much hair on your face that hide your
great featuresYou can do about anythingChin length hair with a rounded line that
TomWelling
CARE OF SKIN
•Cleanse day and night with the proper
cleanser.
•Tone the skin with the proper toner.
•Protect the skin with moisture cream.
•Give the face a facial once or twice a week.
•Keep hands away from the face.
•Avoid excessive and habitual facial
movements.
•Maintain a balanced diet.
•Sleep at least seven hours a night.
•Never sunbath or remain in the sun without
using sunblock.
BLEMISH PROBLEMS – ACNE
OR PIMPLES
•Wash the skin three or four times a day.
•Resist the temptation to squeeze with the
fingertips.
•Shampoo your hair every day.
•Eat a well-balanced diet.
BLEMISH PROBLEMS – ACNE
OR PIMPLES•Get out into the sun, but do not burn.
•Do not wear greasy, heavy make-up to conceal the condition.
•Do not lean your face on your hands.