In the beauty industry, whether it's makeup ,
hair - or even clothing- being discussed, face
shape plays a part.
Though every person's face is unique, it's
generally accepted that there are seven basic
face shapes . And though many people may not
have thought about the shape of their face, there
are many whose faces have characteristics they
don't love.

Whichever category you fit into, there are simple
things you can do to enhance your best features
and bring forward your best 'you.' Here, we
explain the characteristics of each face shape,
how to determine which general shape you have,
and some quick tips to enhance those features
that are your most beautiful.
The main idea behind the hairstyling tips is to
make your face shape, whichever shape it is,
look balanced and proportionate.

AfricanApple:
you probably thought you have a long face meanwhile you have a square face, well its not your fault, those too shapes has almost the same features. that is why they say knowledge is power, now that you are here, you will find out where you belong, this will help you in knowing the kind of hairstyles you have to make to bring out the beautiful you.
what's that saying again.. the beauty of a woman lies in her hair.

okay guys sit tight and read through to find out the shape of your face

OVAL
The oval face shape is considered (in hairstyling
textbooks, anyway) to be "ideal." The reason is
that oval face shapes are well-balanced, not
overly sharp or angular, and not overly rounded
or full. I disagree with the principle that there is
one "ideal" face shape. I genuinely believe that
other face shapes- and a whole variety of
different features- are truly beautiful.

The oval face shape is widest at the cheekbones,
but not by much. It narrows a tiny bit at the
jawline and at the forehead. The width of the
forehead and the width of the jawline (corner to
corner) is nearly equal.

Because the oval face shape is so well-balanced,
it tends to look proportionate and nice with
pretty much any hairstyle or length. Long or
short, curly or straight, bangs or no bangs...
there's really not much you can do with the hair
that will make the face shape itself look
unbalanced.

People with an oval face really can play with
different styles. There's not much that won't
look good with their face... unless it's something
that's just plain out of style.

ROUND
Round face shapes are exactly as they sound-
the widest point is across the cheekbones,
narrowing some at the forehead and jawline.
This face shape is not angular at all, and is
wider than the typical oval or oblong face.

When working with a round face shape, you may
want to avoid any hairstyle that's ear-length.
(This length gives a wider appearance.) Also,
avoid blunt-cut straight bangs and styles that
add volume or curl to the sides without any up
on top. The most balanced and flattering styles
on a round face are those that add fullness at
the crown or top of the head, as well as longer
styles with little width. Wispy bangs or side-
swept bangs are best, and very short styles can
work as well. (Just not ear-length.)

SQUARE
The square face and round face are the two
most common face shapes. The square face
does not narrow much from the cheekbone to
the forehead, nor from the cheekbone to the
jawline. The square face may also look angular-
the jawline may appear sharply-angled at the
corners, and even the forehead may be squared
off.

The way to enhance a square face is to steer
clear of blunt bangs, center parts, and blunt,
jaw-length bobs. Try side-swept bangs, curl or
waviness, and layers to bring softness to the
angles of this face. Also, part your hair on the
side, and if you pull your hair back, leave some
wispy pieces hanging around your face. Short to
medium length hairstyles suits the square face
shape, because of the strong jaw.

Amoeboic Face...

real pictures wuld hv been better.. D pencil drawin doesnt luk realistic

HEART or INVERTED TRIANGLE
The heart shaped face is sometimes called the
inverted triangle, particularly if the hairline
doesn't come to a point on the forehead. This
face shape is the opposite of the triangle or
pear; it is widest at the forehead and it narrows
toward the jawline. The jaw is the most narrow
area of the face. Again, it may be angular or
more rounded.

People with heart shaped faces may want to
avoid blunt-cut, straight bangs, as they will
make the face appear shorter and the forehead
wider. Slick-backed styles will have the same
effect. Chin-length and jaw-length bobs look
fantastic on this face shape. Texture such as
curl, wave and long layers also accentuate its
features. Try side-swept bangs, side parts, and
wispy layers to create balance to this pretty face
shape.

OBLONG
The oblong face shape is rectangular, and has
similar qualities as the square face shape except
that it's longer. It tends to be angular, but not
always. Oblong faces are pretty straight, with the
cheekbones not any or much wider than the
forehead and jawline.

What to avoid: center parts, no-bangs or
slicked-back styles, chin-length styles with no
texture or fullness, and styles that add volume
on top but not at the sides. The best styles for
this face are full, textured styles- think curl or
wave, and layers. Short and medium length
styles work well on this face, like 'wedge' cuts
and graduated bobs that are shorter than the
jawline. Shoulder length cuts with layers that
kick out or have texture are flattering, as are
side parts and blunt cut bangs.

DIAMOND
Diamond face shapes are not so common. They
are characterized by a narrow forehead and
jawline, with the cheekbones being the widest
point of the face. The cheekbones are often high
and defined on this face shape.

With diamond faces, the goal is to add fullness
or texture at the forehead and jawline, and to
avoid fullness only at the cheekbone area. Short
styles can work well on this face, but they should
be shorter than ear-length and should include
some sort of bangs. Center parts also tend to
create an unbalanced look on this face. Along
with short styles, chin-length and shoulder-
length styles are also great choices. You may
use a flat iron to make the ends kick out or look
choppy. Blunt cut, straight bangs highlight this
face's beautiful cheekbones, as do side parts.
Even tucking hair behind the ears shows off the
gorgeous cheekbone features this face shape
has.

TRIANGLE or PEAR
The triangle or pear shaped face is most narrow
at the forehead, and widest at the jawline. The
jawline may be angular or rounded.

The triangle face shape is most complemented
by short hairstyles that have volume at the top,
crown, and/or temple areas. Curl and wave
works well here. Avoid chin-length styles,
particularly if the hair is straight. For longer
styles, use short to medium layers to keep some
volume up top that tapers toward the bottom.
Also with longer lengths, the jaw will be best
balanced with waves or curled-in layers rather
than layers that flip outward.

#Grabs mirror

Mine is triangular....beat that.

Can't find mine. It is like udi hill

Mine is either oval or oblong.

Tallesty1:
Can't find mine. It is like udi hill

lols

#team oval face

oval face

Have been trying to figure this out but It's hard...i think mine is oval

hmmm I think mine is round

I dont even know where i belong.

kristina1:
I dont even know where i belong.

check well na, go grab a mirror

These pictures are confusing. I would prefer live people's faces to describe the different shapes.

I think am oval/round. Don't even know sef.

Hairstyles that covers the face e.g fringe does not fit me

successnwa:
hmmm I think mine is round

you should get to know, not think

Fabdedon:
#Grabs mirror

so where do u belong?

angelTI:
These pictures are confusing. I would prefer live people's faces to describe the different shapes.

I think am oval/round. Don't even know sef.

Hairstyles that covers the face e.g fringe does not fit me

its Mtn network o, they don't want yo allow me to upload since

those two shapes can be confusing a times, oblong face usually has a long chin.

AfricanApple:
check well na, go grab a mirror

Tanx dear,i think am between oval and oblong.

Dunno where I belong

kristina1:

Tanx dear,i think am between oval and oblong.

Lol, most people saying this. but you have to belong to one. for oval, your head will be a bit long and is almost thesame length with your chin, while oblong has a longer chin

pretydiva:
Dunno where I belong

after reading the article, look for a mirror, check your face and compare it with the pics. u will get to know

Round face....



That's where I belong. Thanks for the wonderful Info. Happy Sunday beautiful People.