What hairstyles suit me?

Ever wondered what hairstyles suit your face shape? First of all you need to determine your face shape – using the descriptions below, an image consultant or your hairdresser. Then follow the guidelines for what you’re trying to achieve with your hairstyle and what shapes suit you.

Oval Face shape characteristics The face length is noticeably longer than the width The forehead is wider than the chin Aim of hairstyle To repeat the natural balance of the face Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Most hairstyles will suit this face Avoid anything that covers too much of your face - it will drown your features
Round Face shape characteristics Cheekbones are wider than the forehead and jawline Outline is curved in a circular shape Aim of hairstyle To elongate the face Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Anything adding height to the top Soft around face to reduce width (eg soft layers/feathery bits) Soft/asymetric fringes Nothing which adds width Avoid centre parting Avoid very short or full styles
Oblong Face shape characteristics The forehead, cheekbones and jawline are almost the same width The length of the face is noticeably longer than the width Aim of hairstyle To soften and shorten the face Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Add some fullness at sides, with light feathering and layers Fringes to shorten the face Avoid long straight hair with a centre parting Avoid height on top
Square Face shape characteristics The forehead, cheekbone and jawline are of a similar width The length of the face is short in proportion to the width Aim of hairstyle To lengthen face Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Add height to the crown Layered or asymmetrical cuts Movement at temples and sides to soften Avoid anything that adds width Avoid straight bobs, heavy fringes and centre partings
Heart Face shape characteristics The forehead and cheekbones are wider than the jawline There is a v shaped chin and a widow’s peak Aim of hairstyle To balance the lower and upper proportion Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Fringes will soften a wide forehead Avoid creating a top heavy look Chin to shoulder length will enhance most
Pear Face shape characteristics The jawline is wider than the forehead and cheekbones Aim of hairstyle To balance the lower and upper proportion Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Anything that adds width to the top part of the head Avoid styles that are full around the chin area
Diamond Face shape characteristics Cheekbones are wider than the forehead and jawline The jawline is angular and pointed Aim of hairstyle To balance the difference between the length and width Hairstyles that will suit this face shape Fringes add fullness to forehead Avoid exposing the hairline and ears Add fullness to temple and jawline
Triangular Face shape characteristics The forehead and cheekbones are of a similar width The jawline is pointed Aim of hairstyle To soften forehead and add volume to jawline Hairstyles that will suit this face shape A light feathered fringe Movement at temples and sides to soften A one length bob finishing around your earlobe Avoid anything that adds volume to the temples Avoid hair scraped back off face