To know the shape of the face, you must hold the hair with pins and take a photo only of the face. Then, looking at the photo, you must imagine or draw a vertical line that divides the face, which will be the long line of the face, and another horizontal line that divides the face in two, which will be the face width line. . With these lines, simply compare the measurements and interpret the result.
Another way to analyze the face is to hold the hair and stand in front of a fixed mirror, in a well-lit area. Then, with a lipstick, makeup pencil, chalk or even a slate pen, you can draw the entire outline of your face in the mirror, not including your ears, keeping you as still as possible and without tilting your head to the front.
- Round.
- Square.
- Oval.
- Heart.
- Oblong or diamond.
- Are the main types of face that exist to characterize the different shapes.
- And each of them has its own shape and characteristics:.
Face length and width lines have the same dimensions, that is, the same length. In addition, this type of face has no straight lines, and its angles are not well defined and are very rounded.
Often, this type of face is confused with the oval type, but on the round face, the forehead is smaller and the distance between the bottom of the nose and chin is less than the length of the entire nose.
When it is necessary to choose sunglasses or glasses, for this type of face, avoid the glasses with rounded lines that further accentuate the round lines. Ideally, it is to opt for straight line lenses, with rectangular and square models being the most suitable.
A medium to long haircut that slightly covers the cheekbones should be preferred. If the person likes to wear bangs, avoid straight cuts and prefer diagonal cuts.
In the square face type, the facial length and width lines also have the same dimensions, as happens on the round face, with the great difference that the facial lines are straight and intense. This type of face has the right forehead, side lines, chin and jaw, mostly at right angles.
Often, the square face can be easily identified by analyzing the part of the face below the face width line, which is drawn horizontally.
To choose sunglasses or mirrors, it is recommended to opt for aviator glasses or in the form of a kitten, as they are sizes that soften the straight lines characteristic of this type of face.
More asymmetrical and bulky haircuts should be preferred. Short hair also promotes this face shape.
On the oval face, what happens is that the length line is approximately? larger than the wide line, it is a slightly elongated type of face compared to the previous ones. This type of face is soft and delicate and does not have a prominent angle.
The models of round and straight glasses look great on these types of faces. The most important rule is to have the right glasses, which should not be too large or too small.
It is possible to opt for more asymmetrical and mobile cuts. The right bangs also favors this type of face, since it gives the illusion of a shorter length of the face.
On the face of the heart, the length line is greater than the wide line, being the pointed chin and the smallest point of this type of face. In this type of face, the forehead and cheekbones are wide, equally wide, and the jaw lines are long and straight, narrowing to the chin.
This type of face is often associated with an inverted triangle, where the chin is the tip of the triangle.
When it is necessary to choose glasses or sunglasses, for this type of face, round or rounded glasses are recommended, being the safest aviator model.
This face shape is appreciated with medium and bulky haircuts. The bangs also favor the face because it makes the forehead less long.
In the oblong face type, also called rectangular, the length line is almost twice the width line and the entire face looks like a vertical rectangle. In this type of face, the side lines are straight and well defined, as are the jaw lines, as in the square face.
The big difference in this type of face is that the jaw has a slight curvature, making it less pronounced and less square. Another important feature is that the forehead tends to be the same width as the jaw, giving this type of face a rectangular appearance.
As with the square face, you should opt for aviator or kitten-shaped glasses, as they are formats that help to soften the natural straight lines characteristic of this type of face.
As with the square face, the haircut should be asymmetrical and move. Bangs can help reduce the size of the forehead.
On the diamond-shaped face, the length line is larger than the wide line, and as on the heart-shaped face, the chin is highlighted, with a sharp appearance.
The big difference in this type of face is that the widest area is the cheekbones, being the forehead and hairline narrower (unlike what happens on the heart-shaped face) with a pointed and pointed chin. In addition, the jaw lines are long and straight, narrowing slightly until they reach the chin.
To choose glasses that match this type of face, it is recommended to choose a round glasses, with the rounded sides or with an oval background.
The recommended cut for this face shape is the visor, which gives you volume and helps mask the bumps of the face. In addition, straight-cut bangs also favor these types of faces.