Hairstyles for a Round Shaped Face
The ideal hairstyles for a round face will add height. Your face is considered round if it is almost as wide as it is long. There is not very much difference between the width of your face, and the vertical measurement. The goal you are trying to achieve with your hairstyle is to create the illusion of length, and a slimmer face.
Hairstyles that look best with a round face, is a longer straighter style. Adding height to your overall look with help you accomplish this goal. You can get the height you desire adding soft graduated layers and backcombing at the roots for lift. Soft layers that frame your face will help give it a narrower appearance. With longer hair you can pull it up in a high ponytail to add height. When it's time for a formal do, pile your hair on top of you head and let tendrils fall loosely around your face. If short hair is your thing, make sure it is cut closer at the sides with wispy strands and bangs that frame four face and lots of spiky wisps for height.
Do's and don'ts for your to keep in mind.
•Wear styles that add volume and height with chunky spikes, soft layers and backcombing at the roots for lift.
•Wear a side part with bangs swept over.
•Keep the width of your hair sleek as possible on the sides by wearing it long or sleeked back.
•Stay away from chin-length bobs and blunt cuts that draw attention to your fuller cheeks.
•Keep curly hair as long as possible to avoid bulky sides.
•Avoid bangs that are heavy and cut straight across, this will make your face appear shorter than it is.
Notice how much rounder Kirstens face appears with bangs covering her forehead. This is because her bangs shorten the length of her face. In the picture to the right there are no bangs covering her forehead, and her hair is framing her face, giving the appearance of an oval shaped face.
Other celebrities with round faces include Katherine Zeta Jones, Charlotte Church, Heather Tom, and Beverly Mitchelle.
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