HOW TO CHOOSE A WIG FOR DIFFERENT FACE SHAPES?
Hairstyle can improve an imperfect face shape and make you more attractive! Make sure to consider your face shape when choosing a hairstyle. There are some basic face shapes and certain styles to suit everyone!This article will go into more detail about each of the basic face shapes and what you might want to consider when choosing a new look. The basic face shapes are oval, round, square, diamond, heart, pear and rectangular. What type of face do you have? Let's take a mirror and judge it according to the description below.
Here are some common face shape categories and hairstyle suggestions
OVAL
The oval face shape is longer than wide, with a jaw that is narrower than the cheekbones. Oval face shapes with a narrower chin and forehead, wide, high cheekbones, and soft facial features, like a curved jawline.Because the oval shaped face is so proportional, this face shape looks good with about any hair style.Any hairstyle will look great on you!Add layers near the cheekbones, lips, or chin to accentuate that feature.
ROUND
A round face shape is defined by equal measurements of face length and width.The round face shape is defined by a wide hairline and fullness below the cheekbones. Typical features of a round face are a rounded hairline and jawline; these curves will look nearly the same.
These face shapes look great with longer hair that lengthens the face. Long layers are the most flattering for this face shape, where short layers can accentuate the roundness of the face. Side swept bangs can also add length to a round face.
SQUARE
The square face shape is characterized by a wide hairline and jawline. Similar to a round face, a square face shape will have equal length and width at the cheekbones. The square shaped face need height on top and narrowness at the sides. Deep side parts, texture, and soft bangs helps balance the square face shape. Longer length looks great with their more angular and powerful jawline. Additionally, this measurement will be equal to the width across the forehead and jawline. Square-shaped faces will have more pronounced jawlines and foreheads. The jawline is more angular. This face shape should avoid straight lines.
DIAMOND
The diamond face shape is similar to the oval face, but it’s more angular. The diamond face shape is characterized by a narrow chin and forehead with wide cheekbones. Diamond faces are really defined by their cheekbones. Diamond-shaped faces typically have high cheekbones, and the width of your face at the cheekbones is the widest part of your face. This face shape typically includes a narrow chin and a more angular hairline. Hair styles that work best with this face shape have narrower sides and fullness at the chin. A bob is a great haircut for this face shape. This face shape can also add straight bangs to shorten the face. Also try tucking your hair behind your ears to accentuate your prominent cheekbones!
HEART
At first glance, heart-shaped faces seem similar to round faces, but there are a few key differences. This face shape is characterized by a wider forehead and narrower chin. Keeping the style fuller around the jaw helps to add weight to the narrower chin. The iconic key to the heart shape is the widow’s peak in the hairline. A widow’s peak is when the hair comes to a point near the middle of the forehead. This peak is critical to forming the heart shape.Adding side swept bangs to this style helps disguise the width of the forehead.Measurements indicative of a heart shape include the width of the cheekbones as the widest point on the face and a forehead wider than the jaw. X Adding side swept bangs to this style helps disguise the width of the forehead.
PEAR
The pear face shape, which is also sometimes called a triangular face, is characterized by a small or narrow forehead and a larger jawline. Longer styles can help disguise the prominence of the jawline. When considering a shorter hair cut add volume to the top in order to add fullness to the top of the face.This face shape is characterized by a narrow forehead, wide jaw & chin line.To create the illusion of width in the forehead, build a hairstyle that is full & high. Cover forehead softly with a fringe of soft hair. Semi curl or soft wave works best. cropped over ears.
RECTANGULAR
This face shape is characterized by a very long and narrow bone structure. Longer hair pulls the face down making it appear even longer. If you have an oblong face keep your style shorter or add shorter layers. Adding curls and body can make the face appear wider as well. Long narrow face with hollow cheeks.Make the face appear shorter & wider by styling it fairly close to the top of the head with fringe, curls, or bangs. Add fullness to the sides, drawing the hair out from the cheeks creates an illusion of width.
Now that we have gone over the some basic face shapes and some fun tips on what to consider when choosing a style for your unique face shape, maybe you are ready for a fun change influenced by your own face shape! Happy styling!
How to choose a wig according to various face shapes?
Oval
If you have an oval face, you can choose any length and hairstyle.Among our wigs, you'll find an incredible selection that will work for your stunning oval face. The only thing you'll want to be careful of with an oval face is heavy or long blunt bangs, which can make the face look shorter.
Round
Round face shape, not suitable for too short hairstyle.Longer pixie cuts, shags, or long layered styles can add length to your facial lines, and height/volume can also elongate and make your cheeks look more narrow.
Square
The key with this face shape is to accentuate what you want to feature the most.A side part can off-set the squareness of the face while bangs or a short Bob show off a beautiful jawline. If you want to soften the angles of your face then long layers are the best choice. Embrace this versatile and stunning face shape with the perfect wig.
Diamond
With a diamond shaped, you can easily show off, or soften up your angles. If you want your jaw line to appear a bit wider, short bob is a great choice. Medium to long layers, whether straight, wavy or choppy, look great on diamond faces.Similar to the heart shaped face, face framing layers beginning around the chin look great on diamond shaped faces. The reason for this is layers soften a strong chin and jawline. Layers will also add movement, which will give an overall softer appearance.
Pear
The key is not to accentuate the narrowness of the crown, but to add width at the top and flatter the wider jawline. Ideal hairstyles and wigs for pear shaped faces are long side-swept bangs or blunt bangs that appear to widen the crown. Longer layered styles are great as well, and texture is the key. Flat, sleep styles tend to accentuate the jawline too much.
Heart
You'll want to balance out a sharp, pointed chin with more volume at the jawline. Bangs are also a great way to balance out the chin and forehead as well. Longer lobs, or long wavy or textured styles are ideal for this face shape.
Rectangular
Hairstyles that are perfect for oblong faces are ones that tend to widen the face. Curly hair is perfect for widening a narrow face. A great bob with full cheeks or lower jaw is also a good choice. Lastly, a shoulder length style or long hair that has voluminous layers at the jawline can be great styles for this face shape too.
CONCLUSION
The shape of the face is naturally fixed, but the hairstyle can be changed. Find the right hairstyle for you, and play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses to make yourself look more attractive.However, try not to feel compelled to stick to this guide, as a wig is chosen to feel comfortable and happy in any style. Once you've successfully determined your face shape and are happy with the wig style you've chosen, you can move on to experimenting with more different styles!For any questions, please consult our hair experts!
