Most Flattering Haircuts for Face Shapes

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Most Flattering Haircuts for Face Shapes

No matter your face shape, there will be cuts that look best on you. (Except for this style which looks great on almost everyone). Here's a quick guide of what to look for and what to avoid for 5 different face shapes. Pick yours to determine what's the most flattering haircut for your face shape.

-Oval-This face can pull off flattering looks with all hair cuts including long, short, straight or wavy. The length of the cut will look best with cheekbone layers or lips or chin. You can choice to feature whatever you believe looks best for your face.

Avoid: Short layers that add height on top of your head.This will make your face appear long. If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You'll look like a pyramid. For more information, check out this photo gallery of best hairstyles for oval face shapes.

-Long or Oblong-You need width. Bangs, particularly, long, side-swept bangs are best. The appearance of width can also be created with chin-length bobs and cuts. Note that curls and waves can also add width.

Avoid: Very long or very short cuts as they will give the appearance of making your long face look longer.

-Round- Styles that are just below your chin or add a little volume on top. Graduated layers make your face appear slimmer and remove bulk and weight from the sides. Bangs are perfect if you can keep them long or sideswept. Wispy and tapered ends minimize the roundness of face. Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, Catherine Zeta-Jones share your round face features.

Avoid: One-length, blunt cuts if you have short hair. These only emphasize your round face.

-Square-You will minimize your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, do this very well. You can also get the same effect with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles that have layers that start at the jawline and continue downward.

Avoid: Cuts that make your square face even squarer. Blunt-cut bangs and one-lenght bobs.

-Heart-This facial feature is demostrated by your pointy chin. You need to draw attention away from your chin and toward your eyes and cheekbones. Utilize sideswept bangs that acts like pointers to your eyes and cheekbones. If you have long hair, go with wavy layers that just touch your cheekbones. Keep top layers soft and long for short hair. Katie Holmes, and Jennifer Lopez share your Heart shaped face.

Avoid: Choppy short layers and Blunt-cut bangs.