How to choose a hairstyle and styling

More than just a means of holding your hair in place, your hairstyle plays a significant role in how you appear as a whole. The appropriate hairstyle can boost your confidence and sense of style, regardless of whether you’re going for a soft, natural look or something bold and dramatic. But how can you choose the best option for you when there are so many available?

It can be difficult to choose the ideal hairstyle and style it to fit you, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. It all comes down to knowing your hair type, face shape, and personal style. You can find a look that complements your best features and works well with your lifestyle by keeping these things in mind.

We’ll go over the key components of choosing a hairstyle that suits you and looks fantastic in this post. You’ll be prepared to make the perfect decision by knowing what flatters your face shape and how to style it effortlessly.

Aspect	Considerations
Face Shape	Choose a style that complements your face shape. For example, round faces benefit from layered cuts, while square faces look great with soft, wavy styles.
Hair Type	Consider your hair"s texture and thickness. Fine hair works well with shorter styles, while thick, curly hair may need more length to manage volume.
Lifestyle	Think about how much time you"re willing to spend on styling. Busy lifestyles may require low-maintenance haircuts.
Personal Style	Your hairstyle should reflect your personality. Choose something that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
Occasion	Select a hairstyle that suits the occasion

Preparatory stage

To avoid any confusion later on, let’s familiarize ourselves with the terminology before moving on to the main topic: selecting a hairstyle. The original definition of "hairstyle," which was the form the hair took on as a result of exposure to, has been lost in the flow of information materials.

Hair may be impacted by:

• cuts;
• styling;
• curling;
• coloring;
• braids and other types of weaving.

This article will discuss the various options available to women when it comes to braids, styling, and haircuts. We won’t discuss hair coloring because the most important thing to remember about it is that you should choose your hair color based on your appearance rather than your face type. We covered this in separate discussion.

The first step in selecting a hairstyle is determining your face type. Shapes are categorized differently in different places and even in hairdresser’s manuals, but the fundamental ones are as follows:

• oval – a slightly elongated face, evenly rounded
• circle – wide cheekbones, softly turning into the chin and forehead;
• square – wide jaw and forehead;
• rectangle – wide jaw, long chin and wide long forehead;
• rhombus – pronounced cheekbones and a narrow chin;
• triangle and heart – a wide forehead, cheekbones and a narrow chin.

How to determine your face type

The shape can be ascertained in a few different ways, the simplest being visual. Put your hair up in a ponytail, then look in the mirror and analyze your face to see which figure it most resembles. You can use a marker, lipstick, or another washable dye to clearly outline the reflection for better visibility.

Alternatively, you could measure things:

1. Measure your forehead at its widest part;
2. Similarly, measure your cheekbones – from the most protruding points;
3. Determine the distance from the corners of the lower jaw to the chin;
4. Finally, measure the height – the distance from the central point of the hairline to the tip of the chin.

Once all the measurements have been taken, compare them to the descriptions of the various shapes. For a square, for instance, the horizontal measurements will roughly fall within the same range, and for a triangle, there will be a significant difference between the chin and forehead measurements.

Selection by face shape

It’s perplexing how many different women have haircuts; they can be long or short, layered or smooth, bold or casual. If you are stuck for ideas, base your hairstyle decision on the contours of your face.

Oval

Ovals are thought to be adaptable or even the perfect base for any kind of hairstyle. An oval face looks good with all sorts of haircuts, from very short to long. In this instance, you should begin with other considerations, such as:

• age;
• social status;
• profession.

A long cascade, ladder, or fox tail will highlight femininity; a bob or aurora will add romance and lightness to the image; short haircuts like pixie or undercut visually rejuvenate.

Experimenting with asymmetrical haircuts, curly partings, and bold bangs is another great way to wear the oval.

Circle

When dealing with a round face, the main thing to keep in mind is to visually enlarge it so that it resembles an oval. Traditionally, lengthening involves using strands that frame the face; therefore, an elongated or classic bob would be a great choice, but it should always end below the chin. Look closely at haircuts with volume on the crown, shortened temples, and the back of the head if you have a round face and curly hair.

A pixie is a popular choice for girls with round faces. It has a chic appearance and will draw attention to face features that roundness had previously obscured.

We suggest the following: ladder, pixie, cascade, graduated bob, and bob.

Take extra care with the bangs; avoid using straight, thick cuts. Use oblique and curtain bangs, as well as popular torn bangs that aren’t necessarily thick.

Square

It’s crucial to keep in mind that a haircut for a square face should soften the angles, add sophistication, and create smoother facial lines. For this shape, a bob is frequently chosen because the front strands handle the width well, but the cut line should fall below or above the chin.

Cascade haircuts are also appropriate because they draw attention away from harsh features with their overall volume.

We suggest: asymmetrical, ladder, cascade, and bob.

Short haircuts should be avoided because they accentuate imperfections and angularity. The best options for bangs are elongated and oblique ones. It is best to stay away from straight ones, both thick and thinned.

Rectangle

Although it is longer in length than a square, a rectangle shares many of the same qualities as a square. When selecting a hairstyle, consider two goals: to make the face appear visually shorter and to camouflage a rough chin.

Medium is the perfect length. This length of curls gives the appearance of roundness, which an oval naturally lacks. Look closely at the cascade and ladder if you have long curls and do not want to cut them.

Short haircuts are popular, particularly pixies with an asymmetrical bang that falls across the face. However, there are other subtleties to consider, such as the severity of the features and the size of the lips, nose, and eyes.

Other medium-length hairstyles like cascade and ladder are what we advise.

Rhombus

A diamond-shaped face’s haircut should be balancing and conceal prominent central protrusions. The ladder and cascade are the most popular choices. Although these hairstyles are usually flattering on all faces, they "work" differently on each individual.

A bob, an extended bob, and a bob are all equally appropriate because they soften angles and give the shape some roundness. You can also experiment with short haircuts, such as a pixie or garcon, but make sure to add roundness and volume to the crown to avoid drawing attention to all of the diamond’s flaws.

The following hairstyles are suggested: pixie, garcon, elongated bob, cascade, and bob.

The bangs are asymmetrical, oblique, and best kept sparse to avoid drawing attention to the breadth of the cheekbone region. Semi-circular bangs styled to the side work well because they will eventually acquire the required roundness.

Triangle and heart

One of the hardest shapes to style is a triangle because the entire volume of the haircut should be concentrated at the chin. A triangular face can look good with a bob or bob-bob, as well as a long bob that hits the collarbone. Make sure to use graduated ones if your hair is long so that the hair in the middle is full and widens the narrow chin.

We suggest: garcon, cascade, bob-bob, and the classic, elongated bob.

It is preferable to wear thin side bangs or none at all.

With the exception of bangs, which are required for a heart-shaped face, abide by all the same guidelines.

Universal haircuts

These haircuts will save the day if the previously suggested options did not work for you or your face type. They are appropriate for all face types. Naturally, you should cut your hair to better suit your features. Modify the length, level of strands, and parting of your hair. To ensure this, we suggest contacting a professional who has a haircut you like and having him customize it for you.

• shaggy.Shaggy haircut is a real hit of recent years. The main feature is that hair cut in this way corresponds to the main modern trend – naturalness, and also does not require styling – slight negligence is even welcomed. You can do a shag on hair of any length, except for very short ones, and also with any face shape;

• straight cut. The ideal haircut for any type of appearance is long hair with a straight cut;

• cascade. Universal technique – cascade haircuts of different lengths. They make the face balanced and bring it closer to an oval;
• classic bob. A classic haircut is one with a straight cut of a length just below the earlobe.

Selection by hair type

Haircuts according to hair type aid in visually correcting all of the hair shafts’ flaws.

• if your hair is thin, pay attention to all types of cascade and graduated haircuts. Due to the multi-layering, volume appears even in very thin hair. The classic cascade, moreover, is universal, so this option can be used for any face shape;

• for coarse hair, you need to choose a haircut with an eye to the future – hairstyles that do not require styling are best, since such hair does not hold it well. Take a closer look at shag, pixie and other short options, as well as a ladder;
• curly hair can be tamed by medium-length hairstyles – bob, bob, as well as a regular haircut with a straight cut. Some girls decide on short haircuts like pixie, undercut or garcon, but keep in mind that in this case you will have to spend time on styling;

• if the hair is unruly, as in the case of coarse hair, it is better to choose haircuts with deliberate negligence, like shag – so your hairstyle will always be perfect. Of course, you can make a bob, but keep in mind that you will have to constantly style your hair, as well as use styling products.

By other external characteristics

A laconic image cannot be achieved if the haircut is out of balance with the figure’s shape, height, and other physical characteristics.

By height

• tall girls are not recommended to do too short haircuts, as this will violate the proportions – the head will seem small, even in comparison with a slender body. Minimum length – to the end of the chin;
• but if you are short, the opposite principle is used and short hairstyles will be an indication. Of course, you can wear both medium and long hair, but do not overdo it – curls to the waist will bring dissonance to the image.

By figure

• stylists do not recommend "small" haircuts for girls with curvy shapes, that is, short and "smoothed". The smaller the head, the more attention is drawn to the body. Haircuts with sharp transitions and angularity of medium length, as well as long hair are suitable;

• oddly enough, thin girls should also not have short haircuts – this will emphasize thinness. The ideal option would be hair to the middle of the shoulder.

• with a "masculine" type of figure – broad shoulders and narrow hips, short haircuts are also not recommended, so as not to emphasize this feature. Try to make romantic hairstyles – a cascade, a fox tail, complement them with curls. Femininity and the resulting attractive image will hide everything that is necessary.

And so it makes sense to ask, Who ought to have a short haircut? It’s easy: girls with proportionate, slender figures who don’t have a lot of extravagance or thinness look good with short haircuts.

How to choose a styling

Styling is the process of rearranging hair using specialized equipment and tools, such as brushes, hair dryers, stylers, and a variety of styling products. Proper styling aids in visually highlighting the benefits and concealing elements that ought to remain hidden from view. The same guidelines that apply to selecting appropriate haircuts also apply to selecting appropriate styling.

Oval

When it comes to haircuts, girls with oval faces can have anything they want. Curls, high hairstyles with curls, tiny curls, or perfectly straight hair will all look elegant. To be certain of this, let’s examine how various styling appears on an oval in the form of stars.

Circle

Combing hair back or pulling it up into tight, high ponytails is not advised for people with round faces as it accentuates their round features. Hairstyles that are low on the head, like a bun at the back, produce a comparable effect.

Light curls will work well. You can modernize this round-faced hairstyle by using a hair dryer brush or curling iron to create curls, gathering them into a ponytail, and releasing the front strands.

You can make it to the side if you’d rather a low bun. And gather a high one from the top layer of the hair only, leaving the main portion loose.

Square

Regarding a circle face, curls will be a go-to hairstyle for any event. It is preferable to curl "towards the face" and to enlarge the curls themselves. In order to avoid drawing attention to the thicker area of the face, avoid "licking" the crown when gathering hair; instead, add volume or handle the hair with a little carelessness.

Rectangle

Curls or a malvinka with volume on the crown are examples of voluminous hairstyles that suit a rectangular face shape. Hair that has been curled with a curling iron and pulled back into a side ponytail is an excellent example of side styling.

Avoid wearing your hair extremely straight; the face is already quite angular and rough; straight hair just serves to draw attention to that. Obviously, you don’t need to curl your hair every morning. Instead, try gathering your hair into a casual bun or ponytail or braid it to the side.

Rhombus

A rhombus should try to avoid having an accent at the level of the cheekbones. For instance, medium-length hair should not have tiny curls because they will end up right in the cheekbone area. Furthermore, avoid combing your hair behind your ears since this will draw attention to unnecessary areas.

It is preferable to wear "rounded" hairstyles, such as waves, curls, loose ponytails, buns, and ponytails. You can also try out big braids.

Triangle and heart

When one portion of the hair is gathered closer to the back of the head and the other part stays in its typical position, covering the face and ears, side styling can help to draw attention to certain facial features, camouflage the imperfections of a triangle, and boost confidence. The asymmetry of the hairstyle draws attention to the features of the face, and when you style it with soft curls, it conforms to current fashion trends.

Everything is the same with the heart, but the bangs are skillfully styled; they shouldn’t be smoothed or pinned up; instead, they should be styled with a round brush or, if the length permits, slightly curled.

Finding the ideal hairstyle and styling for your face shape, hair type, and personal style is key to making the right decision. Whether you want to go for a bold new look or something more understated and classic, it’s important to think about how a haircut can highlight your best features and reflect your personality. A competent stylist can guide you through the process and help you make choices that will make you feel good about yourself and look your best every day.

How to choose braids

Oval

Any type of haircut, including voluminous, classic, afro braids, and kanekalon, will look great on an oval face.

Circle

For a round face, braids can be the main hairstyle, gathering all the hair in a braid, or they can be the accent, referring to just a small portion of the look. A hairstyle that has the appearance of a shaved temple, created by small braids braided from the roots on one side, is a great choice for adding accents.

Additionally suitable will be:

• braid-rim;
• spikelet going diagonally;
• two careless braids.

Square

For a square face, use braids sparingly and steer clear of tight weaving. Select thick braids in a variety of styles, such as a Russian braid or one braided from the center. Choose a side parting that enhances the picture.

A waterfall hairstyle works well for a romantic look; loose hair can be curled to create soft waves.

Rectangle

Girls with rectangular faces should also follow the square’s rules and style their hair in voluminous braids. It’s not a good idea to lower the braids parallel to the face on the sides as this will draw attention to their elongation. Some ideas are a headband with loose hair, a side braid, or a waterfall.

Rhombus

Consider asymmetrical hairstyles with braids for a face shape like a diamond. More traditional options are also available, like two spikelets; however, in this instance, release and curl the front strands. A waterfall will also be suitable because it works well with shapes of all kinds. Try braiding loosely, even a little haphazardly.

Triangle

Braid tightly from the root to the chin, adding volume closer to the triangle face shape. With this pattern, you can braid nearly any type of braid: French, Dutch, with 4, 5, or 7 strands. For a face shape shaped like a heart, adhere to similar guidelines.

Questions

What is the best haircut for a tiny face?

When making a decision, you should assess the shape first and the size second. Large, voluminous haircuts should be avoided as they will "conflict" with the appearance; instead, the haircut should be proportionate to the size of the face. Examine more closely at simple, everyday haircuts like a bob or square; these styles are perfect for girls who have small features, including small lips, eyes, and noses.

Exist any services that assist you in selecting an online haircut, style, or other hairstyles?

There are apps and services that help you choose a haircut; they assess your face shape and suggest multiple cuts or just one. One drawback of these resources is that they only examine facial shape; they do not consider other aspects of appearance, such as height, figure, or hair type.

If my face does not fit any of the shapes listed, how can I choose the appropriate hairstyle?

This is very uncommon, and when it does occur, certain characteristics of a particular face shape are always traced. It is best to visit a hairdresser if you are unable to determine it on your own. A professional will assist in assessing your face and selecting the best haircut for you.

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Selecting the ideal hairstyle and styling is crucial to enhancing your appearance and matching your personality. It’s important to know what flatters your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle in addition to just following trends. You can feel much more confident and at ease with your appearance if you take the time to think through these factors.

When choosing a hairstyle, consider what suits your daily schedule and what makes you feel good. You might not get the same reaction from a style that looks fantastic on someone else. It all comes down to striking the correct mix between fashion and functionality.

Don’t be afraid to try out various looks and get guidance from experts who can provide insights specific to your features. Always keep in mind that the ideal hairstyle is the one that gives you the greatest sense of self-worth.

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