Styling Tips

Find the right style for you. In this special Autumn feature experts at Wella Middle East, provides an insight into choosing the right hair style to suit your face shape.

Just try to imagine this situation….“Honey, how does my new dress look on me?” Does this sound familiar to you? Ultimately, we hope for an answer such as – “Oh, darling you look stunning“ or – “it makes you look so slim!”

It’s in our nature to find clothes that allow us to enhance our best features whilst at the same time hide unfavourable parts of our body in such a way that nobody will notice….

The same system applies when choosing the right haircut. 

We often wish to resemble super models that adorn the covers of top fashion magazines the world over – it seems they can wear whatever they want and always look immaculate. Be under no illusions – even these women are going through consultations with their make-up artist, hairstylist and clothes designers to maintain that perfect smile!

In this column we want to help you to find “your” right hair style, focusing on the shape of your face.

There is one general but important rule: Add volume where you face is narrow and reduce it where it’s wide.

To get some tips for your personal face shape have a closer look at the guidelines below.

Heart Shaped Face

Jaw-length bobs work well, and turning out the ends balances a narrow chin. Build volume low and at the sides rather than on top. Choose an off-centre parting and leave a few wisps free for a soft fringe. Curls are a blessing – cut in a layered structure around your face (they help reduce your forehead and open your jaw line). If you want to tie your hair go for a low ponytail or French knot low at the back – avoid piling your hair on top.

Oval Face

An oval face goes with almost every style and length of hair - it is very simple to find the right hairstyle. If you have a very long oval shaped face balance it with medium long and short haircuts, the choice should be according to the structure (thin or thick) of the hair.

Square Face

The best length for you is a cut that ends near your collarbone. Use layers around your face to round and soften square-ness – centre partings also help to round and slim the face. If you are lucky enough to have natural curls, leave them natural and pull a few strands into the face to frame and soften your appearance.

Round Face

Aim for long, sleek, glossy looks. Use plenty of layers to create contours around your face (shorter layers in front) to slim down the roundness. If you have very thick hair go for a cut with a little thinning at the ends to enhance lightness and volume. Side partings, high ponytails and lift in the front hairline can all make your face appear more oval. Curls are not an ideal combination with a round face.