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How to Determine Your Face Shape"Guide to Determining & Styling Your Face Shape"Determining your face shape is very important as it helps you select the best accessory, hair and clothing styles. Your facial shape determines a set of guidelines that will help you feel confident and look your best!
Knowing Your Face Shape Guides You to Your Best:
Your facial shape is a super-essential aspect of looking your best because it helps you know what to look for when going shopping. So on this page I'll present to you an overview of the most common face shapes, how to determine your face shape along with your best styling tricks with accessories! Already know your face shape?
How the Wrong Styling Affects Your FaceBecause your face is the first thing we notice about a person, the wrong styling can easily make people think: "What's up with her face?" Ever noticed when people say you looked different - simply by changing your hair or putting on some makeup? EXACTLY. You gotta apply the styling correctly :-)
If you want to create a good first impression, it really pays to make sure that you're wearing the right hairstyle and accessories that look good on your face shape.
"It is only at the first encounter that a face makes its full impression on us." Think about it...
Well, you may have put on something that didn't complement your face shape and its features – and it more than likely accentuated parts you didn't like which put your face out of proportion. Because just like the shape of your body, what you wear with your face shape can visually alter the shape of it or the shape and size of your facial features. So by understanding the shape and proportions of your face you’ll be able to alter and de-emphasize parts that you feel self-conscious about. You'll also be able to strategically bring out the features you love!
Ok, enough chit chat, let's get to the bones on how to determine your face shape and discover what accessories and hairstyles you should look for, and how to style them the right way!
Already know your face shape?
How to Determine Your Face ShapeWhen determining your facial shape we will need to take an objective look of the front view of your face.You'll need:
How to do it:
Face your face in front of the mirror. Avoid tilting your head as side profiles can alter your perception of your own face shape (eg. Analyzing your face from the side won’t always the show the true shape of your jawline and cheekbones). Keep a relaxed face – avoid smiling as this can make your lower face pointier and longer.
With the answers to these questions you’ll be able to determine the shape of your face. A friend or relative can also be the judge. You may also want to do a tape measurement and write down the numbers- this can help you decide on your face shape by using the length and width in numbers. Have someone to help you with this.
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Common Face Shapes
Oval Face Shape
The length of your face equals one and a half times the width. Considered ideal – because it's neither too wide or long. Read more Round Face Shape
Your face shape is almost as wide as it is long. Similar to an oval but shorter, often with a rounded jawline. You probably look younger than your age. Read more Oblong Face Shape
Looks like an oval but has more length and less width. You might appear gaunt. However an oblong face can apply to all other face shapes (except for ROUND). Read more Square Face Shape
Your hairline is of approximately the same with as the jawline. Your face shape appears strong and angular. Read more Triangular Face Shape
Your jawline is fuller/wide with a narrow forehead. You may have the same issue as Rounds (young look). Read more Heart Face Shape
You’re widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and jawline of approximately equal widths. May appear toppled. Read more Diamond Face Shape
You’re wider at the temples and forehead and narrower at the chin. Killer cheek bones usually come with this face shape. Read more Back to Top Related Content:
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