Face Shape

Determining the very first step. Most people miss this critical step of hairstyling, including professional hairstylists.  But trust me when I tell you, you’ll have far fewer bad hair days when you complete, and NOT skip, this crucial step.”  If your face shape is complex, meaning you can't just "look" in the mirror to decipher what shape it is, then find a tape measure and begin by measuring your face.

1. Measure across the top of the cheekbones to the widest point.

2. Measure the jaw line from the widest point.

3. Measure your forehead at the widest part

4. Measure from the top of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

If your measurements are as follows:

The length equals 1 ½ times the width. The shape of your faces is…Oval
 

Your face measures as wide as is long. The shape of your face is…Round

The length is longer than it is wide. The shape of your face is…Oblong

Your face is narrow at the jaw, wide at the cheekbones and forehead. The shape of your face is…Heart

Your face is most wide at the cheekbones. Narrow at the forehead and jaw & are of approximately equal widths (the forehead and jaw). The shape of your face is…Diamond

Your face is narrow at the forehead, and wide at the jaw. The shape of your face is…Triangle / Pear