Picking the Right Haircut Style for You
June 20, 2009
You might’ve heard the saying that you should choose your haircut style based on the shape of your face. There’s more to consider than that, though. For example, consider your hairline, your neckline, any necklaces, earrings or makeup you favor, and so on. And of course, your hairstyle itself is one adornement for your face, and will affect how it looks.
One of the ways to begin to determine how your hairstyle should look is to figure out where the tops of your eyes are in relation to your hairline. Measure the distance from your hairline to your chin (in other words, your face measured lengthwise), and divide that distance in half. If your eyes fall above the centerline, you’ll need to add that much distance to the top of your hairstyle to balance things out. So for example, if your eyes are a half an inch above that centerline, add a half an inch to your hairstyle.
You can also try different hair styles and color based upon how they look with your face by wetting your hair and then “shampooing” it into a lather. The egg whites will make your hair stiff and manipulatable, but they won’t dry your hair out. You can try different looks this way.
First, just comb your hair back from her face without parting it and see what happens. Does your face look too long? Then, gradually comb the hairs right above your hairline forward so that they bulge out over your forehead, keeping the hair on the top and sides close. Then, pull it out so that you get some width.
Now, try parting your hair in the center and drawing it straight down on both sides, then comb the top front backwards as you go. As you manipulate your hair, see what looks best on you, keeping track of the effects you like best. Keep the top sides flat, make them wide, and so on. Play!
Finally, part your hair on the side and try the angles differently on either side. Comb hair flat and then to the side, seeing how you like each look. Again, as you do so, keep track of how each makes you look at what they do for your face. Some will make your face look long and lean, some may make it look wider, and so on.
Beyond this, of course, make sure you don’t spend too much time worrying about the shape of your face. The most important part of being beautiful is that you’re beautiful within. If you are disagreeable and angry, it doesn’t matter how pretty you are. Keeping alert in interested in other people is going to make you attractive to others, too.
Of course, the right style and temporary color can make you look and feel more like “yourself,” and may even make you feel more beautiful. The three experiments as listed above should give you a better idea of what types of hairstyles may look good on you.
For more information on getting a good haircut for you, visit:
http://www.cuthairstyle.org/
