Great hairstyles for different face shapes
Faces come in a range of lovely shapes: rectangle, square, round, oval, heart, diamond and triangle or pear. For each shape there are corresponding hair cuts that balance and enhance your overall look. We’ve listed them below so you can have a look at all the gorgeous possibilities.
To find your own face shape, take a picture with your hair pulled back. Draw a line around the perimeter of your face to see its shape. If you still find it hard to tell, don’t worry. Visit our hair salon in Kitsilano where our expert hairstylists will help you determine your face shape. They can also recommend the perfect hairstyles that will complement and flatter your face!
Great hairstyles for different face shapes
Round: To balance a round face, add length with long layers or a pixie. Avoid widening the face with styles like bobs.
Oval: A shape uniquely balanced to support many different styles. Ask your hairstylist for your favourite!
Rectangle: This shape needs width for balance. Add waves and curls and avoid longer styles. Try rounded shaping over blunt cuts.
Square: This face has strong features that benefit from softening. Sweeping styles, and side parts help to add movement and balance.
Heart: With a wider forehead and narrower chin, you want to bring the attention downward. This shape blossoms under longer cuts or bobs ending at the jawline.
Diamond: Narrow at the top and chin with striking cheekbones midway. Add width to the top with curls and texture or a jawline bob for added dimension.
Triangle/pear: Balance this shape with a textured, layered pixie to draw the eye upward. As with round shapes, avoid adding width around the chin with bob cuts.
There are a lot of options to play around with for each face shape. If you have a favourite hairstyle you don’t see listed for your face shape, ask your hairstylist how they can tweak it to make it work.
Get in touch! Call 778-379-9505 to book an appointment with a hairstylist. Rush Salon is open 7 days a week in beautiful Kitsilano