Carefully created hair styles & make-up applications do an amazing job emphasizing attractive features, while minimizing the features that are less than flattering.
A look at some legendary beauties reveals Hairstyle techniques and tricks that can be used today to crank up your own Glam Factor and make the most out of your beautiful shape!
Jean HarlowNatural Face Shape: Square
The frame of the face is softened up and rounded out with gentle waves, a deep side part, and the illusion of fullness between the temples and jaw line. The volume of a crest in the center of the fringe area draws the eye upward and elongates the shape of the face, creating a less than square shape and a more overall oval look. The controlled movement of the waves and the softer, comb-able ridge created, gives a touchable, elegant style that can be worn with both casual and formal attire for a very versatile, glamorous look, any time, anyplace. Cut of choice is layered with the length falling between the shoulders and chin. Create a smooth finger wave design from crown to above the ear. Pin curl, barrel curl or roller curl below the top of the ears to nape to create volume and texture.
Joyce BryantNatural Face Shape: Diamond
Building volume in the crown area and the sides of the temple creates an illusion of a more oval appearance on a natural diamond face shape. The sweep of the fringe up and away from the forehead draws the eyes upward and elongates the space between the brows and low hairline while a soft, forward collapse of a high bang encourages this illusion and provides a delicate brush of femininity and style. The movement for the waves remains controlled and subtle as to not distract the eye from the direction in which it is being led. Choose a cut that is snug and fitted from the nape to above the ear to allow for the volume to sit balanced in the crown area. This classic finished style creates a polished everyday look with glam options including accessories & makeup application techniques to enhance the unique facial features and bone structure.
Lana TurnerNatural Face Shape : Oval
Long considered the most attractive of all face shapes, the oval requires little illusionary effort. A clean sweep up, away and off of the face allows the natural beauty of the oval to remain pure and unaltered. Gently placed barrel curls and waves serve a decorative purpose, much like the strategically placed accent piece of ornamentation. Various elaborations of styles and partings are able to be worn by an oval face shape with grace and glamour however, simple styles that allow the facial features to shine often maximize a style with minimum effort. Try a French Twist or Low Chignon. A polished bun or gentle pin-up are other fabulous style options. The idea is to not distract from the natural beauty of the shape.
Marilyn MonroeNatural Face Shape : Heart
The creation of volume at the jaw line balances the lower third of the facial structure by providing fullness. A slightly off center part, falling to the right or left softens the width of the hairline at the fringe area. Soft, sexy curls provide movement and direction that allows the eye to follow toward the most narrow area of the face shape providing a visual balance. Utilize a medium barrel curler or iron to recreate the look on a layered, shoulder length cut. Provide a medium amount of volume, and finish with a light to medium hold spray that allows for a moveable, touchable style.
The ability to identify, enhance and minimize an individuals features take a lot of practice. A great way to find your own face shape is to look directly at yourself in a mirror and trace only your face shape with a lip or eye liner. Step away from the mirror and look at the shape left behind. Keep in mind that the most common “ideal” face shape is oval. An oval shape is balanced regardless of how its divided. Recreate that balance on any face shape by strategically placing volume in the areas opposite of the widest areas. Look through magazines to see how hair is styled on models with your face shape! Try out their looks! Visit a Professional Stylist and ask for their opinion! Find out what they suggest, most often consultations are free. Have them create a new style for you and ask them how you can do it at home! Lastly, Practice, Practice, Practice! And take LOTS of pictures!
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