My Face Type (4)
5. A pear-shaped face is characterized by a slightly narrower forehead that widens around the jaw and chin line as the hair grows more into the temple and forehead areas. To achieve balance, it's beneficial to wear fuller hairstyles that add volume around the jawline, creating the illusion we discussed earlier.
Maggie Lawson is another good example of a pear-shaped face. She typically wears her blonde hair down around her face, occasionally styling one side behind her ears. Her eyes are accentuated with eyeliner to enhance her beauty.
Jennifer Morrison, famous for portraying Dr. Allison Cameron on House's team, also exhibits features of a pear-shaped face with her hair growing into her forehead and temple sides. She often wears her hair blown straight, adding width along the sides of her face.
6. Long or oblong face shapes are typically characterized by a long, narrow face with coveted hollow cheeks. To create an illusion of balance, consider styling your hair with bangs to cover the forehead and brushing it around the lower jawline.
One popular songstress with this oblong structure is Cher, whose face matches her long torso. Her streamlined appearance allows her to successfully pull off various styles, though she looks particularly flattering with her hair styled down and around her face. Fashion is synonymous with her name!
Holly Marie Combs is another example of an oblong face shape. Often seen on TV in "Charmed," she styles her hair smoothly around her face with reddish cinnamon highlights, which is very attractive.
Red-headed Marcia Cross from "Desperate Housewives" possibly has a cross between a long and square face shape. She wears her fiery hair with smooth lines, often turned under to reveal her forehead.
The temple and forehead area are narrow, similar to a pear shape, widening downwards across the eyes and cheeks, tapering into a pointed chin.
Alyson Hannigan also fits the description of a diamond-shaped face. When you notice the hairline growing closely along the temples and the face tapering into a pointy chin, it often indicates a diamond shape.
Martha Byrne closely resembles a diamond shape. Her hairline starts close to her forehead, and her face widens before tapering into a pointed chin.
To determine your face shape, pull your hair back with a hairband and examine your features. Close one eye and observe again. Use a crayon to outline the shape you see on your mirror. Does your forehead widen like those with a heart-shaped face? Does it narrow down towards your chin?
Measure your face using a measuring tape to confirm your observations. Measure across your forehead, cheeks, jawline, and chin. Which area is widest? Which is the narrowest? Measure the length of your face as well. It can also be helpful to ask a friend for their honest opinion, as they may notice things you don't.
Whatever your face shape, embrace and appreciate its uniqueness. Remember, even celebrities share your face shape characteristics.
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See also:
How to determine the shape of your face
Hairstyles to deal with specific facial features
Why do face shapes need to be considered when cutting hair?
Does your face shape change when you get older?