08.20.08
Square Face Shapes
If you have a square face, you’ll want to play down your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, do this brilliantly. You can also get away with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles with layers that start at the jawline and continue downward.
Angelina Jolie
Avoid: One-length bobs (especially chin-length) and blunt-cut bangs. These will make your face look even more square. For more information, check out this photo gallery of best hairstyles for square face shapes.
Celebs who share your face shape: Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Angelina Jolie, Isabella Rosellini and Rosario Dawson
08.09.08
Long or “Oblong” Face Shapes
Ahhh, the long face shape. The perfect haircut for us is one that doesn’t drag down the face, yet adds width.
Styles that are flattering: Brow-skimming bangs (I plan to never go without them again). Chin-length bobs are also ideal for us because they create the illusion of width. Gwyneth Paltrow’s shoulder-length bob is very flattering on a long face. Just make sure your stylist cuts the hair a bit shorter in the back so it doesn’t look boring. Curls and waves work well because they add width to the face.
Gwyneth Paltrow hairstyle bob
Be careful with long hair — hair that is too long like Demi Moore’s can drag down the face. Long layers work best with pieces hitting at the nose, the chin and the collarbone. Consider a v-shaped style where the length is mainly in the back, while the sides and front of your hair appear shorter. Also, consider adding wave or curls to the hair
Avoid: Stay away from the extremes. Don’t go longer than the collarbone and avoid a skull-capping super short cut.
Celebs who share your face shape: Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashlee Simpson, Liv Tyler, Giselle Bundchen
Styling tools you can’t live without: A great volumizer. My favorite is Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray, I also love the hairspray Big Sexy Hair Flip it Over Full and Wild.
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