| If you are thinking about a new hair cut, it is worth | | | | straight long hair as this will make your face look |
| putting some thought into it before visiting the hair | | | | longer. A fringe can make your face look shorter. |
| dresser. Firstly, tie your hair back from your face so | | | | Inverted Triangle: By adding volume and interest to |
| you can see it clearly and assess your face shape. | | | | your jaw line you can balance your face and make |
| At Colour Me Beautiful we divide different face | | | | the upper part look less wide and the lower part less |
| shapes into the following five categories: Oval, | | | | narrow. Fringes should be light and volume on the |
| Square, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle and Round. | | | | top avoided. |
| Different face shapes look better with certain hair | | | | Round: Angular cuts are better for a round face |
| styles as follows: | | | | and round bobs or a tightly perm should be avoided. |
| Oval: If you have a balance oval shaped face you | | | | Other factors that need to be considered are your |
| have more choice as most hair styles will suit you. | | | | age, the texture of your hair (thick or fine) the |
| Square: If you have a square face, hair styles that | | | | colour and whether or not it has natural wave or is |
| soften the outline of your face will be more | | | | dead straight. Some styles just won’t work |
| flattering. Avoid straight bobs and straight fringes as | | | | with some hair textures and while you do want to |
| these will accentuate the shape of your face. | | | | look up to date, your hairstyle needs to suit your age |
| Rectangle: If you have a long narrow face, softer | | | | and lifestyle. |
| layered styles will at width to your face. Avoid | | | | |