A lot of people underestimate the importance of a great haircut, when in reality, a haircut can completely change the way that you look. The worst thing you could possibly do is choose a haircut based on what is trending right now, because it is more likely that it will not suit your face. Here comes the most detrimental factor which should fix your haircut for you- the shape of your face.
Here are some of the most appropriate and perfect hairstyles for face shapes that you should get, to the length you prefer.
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1. Round face
For short length
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A pixie is the way to go if you want to cut your locks short and you have a round face. It is a much better option than a bob, because the latter has a more rounding effect on your face, whereas the pixie, with its short, spiky cut around the hairline, tends to have an elongating effect.
For medium length:
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A shoulder length, or collarbone skimming bob with straight wisps framing your face is the way to go, to reduce the roundness around your cheekbone region.
For long length:
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Layers around your round face that start from your jaw line and go right up to the end of your length makes your face look sharper, and lend it with a lot of structure.
2. Heart shaped face
For short length:
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A pixie cut with layers or bangs is a great option when you want to balance out your forehead and highlight your sharp jaw lines as well.
For medium length:
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For medium length hair, you can check out uniform shoulder length layers and side-swept bangs, which draw attention away from your chin and balances out your forehead.
For long length:
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You can get really lengthy layers along with a forehead full of thick bangs to make your face shape suit the length of your hair.
3. Long/Oval face
For short length:
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To reduce some of the bluntness in your facial structure, an angular bob with lots of layers that reach your chin is the ideal cut.
For medium length:
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A simple blowout is all you need to get those sharp angles on your oval face, and to make you look all the more edgy, add layers with negligible difference in the length of your hair ends.
For long length:
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Curls and bangs are the way to go for people with long hair and oval faces, because the length prevents the curls from becoming overwhelming while it makes your face look short and angular.
4. Square face
For short length:
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Face framing jaw length fringed bobs are the way to go when you are looking for a way to cut off those locks, as well as some of those angles from your face.
For medium length:
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Shoulder length layers for your medium length cut on a square face serves to not only cut away some of the boxiness, but also, a sharp side parting makes your face look more balanced and structured.
For long length:
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For long hair, you can check out long bangs and sharp layers which you can play around and frame your face with.
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5. Diamond shape face
For short length:
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Choppy locks on your chin-length bob can broaden your forehead and draw attention to your jaw line, making your face look angular, instead of constricted.
For medium length:
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For medium length hair, you can try out steps and layers that brush your collarbone with a sharp middle parting, so that the best features of your face- your cheekbones- are highlighted.
For long length:
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If you have a diamond shaped face and you want to keep your long locks, there is nothing better than blow-dried curls with highlights and a little volume near the forehead, so that the curls widen the bottom and the volume widens the top of your face, while not taking any of the effect away from those killer cheekbones.