How can you tell if your face is more rectangular or square?
All the specifics can make your head spinregardless of shape.
Now, having said all of this: You really can just get whatever hairstyle you fancy.
But if you want to use this as a guide to help inform your decision, by all means.
The different face shapes, explained.
Consider it a balancing act for your bone structure.
“Focus on choosing a shape that makes you appear more ovular.”
That’s because oval-shaped faces have no sharp angles, yet they have slightly curved outer edges.
The forehead is also a touch wider than the chin (think of an upside-down egg).
Essentially, you want a cut that softens up your angular features.
Stenson agrees: “Square face shapes will do great with fringes and face-framing layers,” he adds.
Round
Similar to square, the widest points of a round face are equal to the length.
Only with round faces, there are no sharp angles.
That said, you’ll want to add some definition and shape to your features, here.
That’s why she suggests medium-to-long layers and a deep side part to soften up the look.
“Rectangular shapes tend to be flattered with feathery fringes and middle parts,” says Stenson.
That way, the angles don’t seem as sharp, taking on a more ovular appearance.
Heart
Heart-shaped faces are often confused with diamond, as both have that quintessential pointed chin.
For hairstyles, both O’Connor and Stenson suggest adding fullness to the jaw.
O’Connor mentions long, side-swept bangs will look flattering as well.
How to determine your face shape.
And if your face is longer than it is wide?
Depending on your anglesor lack thereofyou likely have an oval or rectangular shape.
(Draw the shapes roughly to the size of your face, similar to the infographic above.)
“have a go at align your face with each shape.
The takeaway.
Determining your face shape is helpful for which hairstyles flatter your bone structure best.
That said, it might take some experimenting to find what suits you bestand that’s OK!
