| How To Find Your Face Shape |
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| Revised Date: 06/15/10 |
Introduction
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Jessica
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Square Shaped Face
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Controversial Topics In World Of Hair
There are many controversial topics in the world of hair from
defining the best products to use to how often you should shampoo
your hair.
Face shape is another controversial
area with some experts believing in classic face shape typing and
others believing there is no such thing as a true face shape.
Many stylists hold the belief that there are four basic face types
which include oval, round, square and heart. Other
experts tout the triangle, pear and diamond facial shapes which are
modifications of the four primary shapes. Some
stylists point to the fact that face shapes can be mixed. Is
this possible? Yes, in some cases faces can take on more than one
shape. It is also true that some facial shapes will
change over time due to a variety of reasons from weight gain and
loss to hormonal fluctuations, illness and age. A good example is
the TV star Roseanne.
If you look at her photos through her various weight gain and
loss periods you will notice that her face alternates between
appearing round and oval. Celebrities often use
make-up, fashion and hairstyles to create different illusions.
Another classic example is the gorgeous
Jessica Simpson. Although many experts claim that Jessica
has a rounded shape, her face, in person, appears to be closer to a
square shape. What Shape Do You Have?
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Keep in mind that defining a facial shape can be a subjective
matter. While some people might see an oval shape in the
mirror, their stylist might tell them that they have a round or even
slightly squared face.
Face shapes can actually morph over time due to a variety of
factors including age, weight gain/loss and even the hair style
selected.
Who's right? Basically there is no right or wrong answer
regarding facial shape. Having a good idea of your baseline
shape helps to select flattering styles but there is no wrong of
right shape. Don't panic if your stylist disagrees
with your own opinion. The key is to use the shape to design a
great style. The good news is any face shape can look
spectacular with the right hair design. Beauty
experts used to believe oval shaped faces were the most flexible for
wearing any type of hairstyle. This oval-is-best belief is no
longer prevalent.
Quiz most stylists and they will probably not have a facial shape
that they prefer working with. A good stylist will enjoy the
challenge of designing a great look for anyone.
Get Out Your Tape Measure
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While there are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your
shape, from outlining your face on a mirror with lipstick to draping
it with a towel and asking others to help you guess the shape, there
is actually a scientific way to determine your face shape once and
for all. To find out the shape of your face measure
it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following
measurements. 1. Measure your face across
the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a
piece of paper. 2. Measure across your jaw
line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the
measurement. 3. Measure across your forehead
at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be
somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline.
Write down the measurement. 4. Measure
from the tip of your headline to the bottom of your chin.
If you are still not sure of the results, ask a friend that you
trust to help you determine your shape. Or ask your stylist.
Don't forget that everyone will have their own opinion. If you
get mixed opinions ask several people until you see a trend.
Another way to find your shape is to study the faces of celebrities
to compare your own look. Many celebrities are almost as famous for
their face shape as their hair color, length and style.
Face Dimensions
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Britney Spears
Oval Face Shape |
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Listed below are the most common shapes besides round. It's
possible your face may not fit exactly into any one category and may
be a combination of face shapes. Most people will
fit into one of the major categories which include:
Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width. An oval
face may change according to weight gain or loss and age. It
is common for people who have a classic oval face to have small
features.
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Drew Barrymore
Round Shaped Face |
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Round Face - If you have a
round face your face will be as wide as it is long. This
may vary a little where your face is not quite as wide as it is
long, but within 1/4 to 1/2 inches.
Long/Rectangular - Longer than it is wide.
Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at forehead and cheekbones.
Square - If you have a
square shape your forehead, jaw line and cheekbones are almost
equal in width. Triangular - Wider forehead
that narrows gradually to a slightly pointed or rounded chin.
Diamond - Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line. May have a
pointed chin. Pear - Wide chin with a narrow
forehead.
Experiment with a paper shape. Cut out a classic shape such
as a heart, triangular or diamond and place it on your face to see
if it conforms. Or take a copy of your face and draw different
shapes with a black magic marker. Now That You
Know - What's Next?
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Reese
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Triangle Shaped Face |
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Now that you know how your face shape stacks up, what's next? If
you have a style that you love that flatters your face, you are all
set. There is nothing left to do. If you are
searching for a brand new look you can use your new shape as a
guideline for selecting a new style.
The best styles frame your face enhancing and balancing your
natural shape. Remember you want a style that draws attention to
your face and not away from it. Flip through beauty
and hair magazines searching for hairstyles that immediately appeal
to you. Save or copy the images, Build your own file of styles
that you like the best.
Take the photos to your stylist for a consultation and discuss
the pros and cons of the proposed styles. When
selecting a style for your face type remember to reduce hair where
the face is wide and add hair where the face is thin or narrow.
Celebrity Face Dimensions
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Sandra Bullock
Square Shaped Face |
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Liz Hurley
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Celebrities often provide great examples of ways to enhance
various face shapes. If you love watching movies or television
you have a slew of great examples to study. Listed
below are the celebrities according to the facial shape that I
believe they contain. This is based on my personal opinion and
with the understanding that everyone will have their own opinions.
Oval Face - Although at certain angles
she appears to have a more prominent chin, Sarah Michelle Gellar
appears to have an oval face shape. Sarah also has delicate
features. As does
Britney Spears. Round Face - Baby
Spice has a classic round shape. Kate Hudson appears to have a round
face with a slightly squared jaw line. Other celebrities include
Drew Barrymore and Christina Ricci.
Long/Rectangular
- Sarah Jessica Parker and Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe on Friends).
Heart - Legally Blonde's Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Faith
Hill, Heather Graham and Buffy's sidekick, Willow.
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Madonna
Diamond Face Shape |
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Halle Berry
Pear Face Shape |
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Square - Sandra Bullock, Jessica Simpson, Janet
Jackson, Mandy Moore, Ashley Judd, Calista Flockhart, Mena Suvari,
Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Triangular -
Liz Hurley falls somewhere between a triangular and diamond
shape. Amber Valletta is another possibility.
Diamond -
Madonna's face shape appears to change as rapidly as her hair
color.
In some styles Madonna's cheeks appear wider with a more narrow
forehead and jaw line and a slightly pointed chin denoting a diamond
shape. In other styles Madonna's face appears rounder.
Pear -
Halle Berry has a slight pear shape as does Bette Midler.
Notice how both have forehead that appear more narrow with a wider
chin. Checking face shapes while watching a movie
or television program can offer its own challenges. Keep a
notepad by your favorite viewing station. Better yet, ask your
friends to help you determine the various shapes on your favorite
celebrities.
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Original Publication Date: 12/10/2002 - Revised
Publication Date: 06/15/10
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