Hair Cuts to Suit Your Face Shape

If you are thinking about a new hair cut, it is worthstraight long hair as this will make your face look
putting some thought into it before visiting the hairlonger.  A fringe can make your face look shorter.
dresser.  Firstly, tie your hair back from your face soInverted 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 facethe 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 hairRound:  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 youOther 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 thatcolour and whether or not it has natural wave or is
soften the outline of your face will be moredead straight.  Some styles just won’t work
flattering.  Avoid straight bobs and straight fringes aswith 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, softerand lifestyle.
layered styles will at width to your face.  Avoid