Knowing your face shape is the first step to mastering the art of makeup application, choosing flattering hairstyles, and selecting the perfect eyewear. It helps you accentuate your best features and create a more balanced and harmonious look. This guide provides a brief overview of how to determine your face shape.
Identifying Your Face Shape: A Simple Guide
Before you start, gather a flexible tape measure, a mirror, and a pen and paper to jot down your measurements. Pull your hair back from your face for an unobstructed view.
1. Measure Your Face:
- Forehead: Measure across your forehead, from the widest point on one side to the widest point on the other.
- Cheekbones: Measure across your cheekbones, from the widest part of one cheek to the widest part of the other.
- Jawline: Measure the length of your jawline, from the point of your chin to the angle of your jaw on one side, and then double it.
- Face Length: Measure from the center of your hairline to the tip of your chin.
2. Compare Your Measurements:
Now, it's time to analyze your measurements and determine your face shape. There are several common face shapes:
- Oval: This is considered the ideal face shape. It's longer than it is wide, with a gently curved hairline and a softly rounded chin. The face length is significantly longer than the cheekbone width.
- Round: Round faces have a similar width and length, with soft, rounded curves throughout. The cheekbones are usually the widest part of the face.
- Square: Square faces have a strong jawline and a wide forehead, with all measurements being fairly equal. The jawline is quite angular.
- Heart (or Inverted Triangle): Heart-shaped faces have a wide forehead that tapers down to a pointed chin. The forehead is the widest part of the face.
- Oblong: Oblong faces are longer than they are wide, with a relatively straight hairline and a narrow chin.
- Diamond: Diamond-shaped faces have a narrow forehead and chin, with the widest point at the cheekbones.
- Pear (or Triangle): Pear-shaped faces have a narrow forehead and a wide jawline.
3. Beyond Measurements: Consider Overall Shape
While measurements are helpful, also consider the overall shape and proportions of your face. Look at the curve of your jawline, the shape of your hairline, and the prominence of your cheekbones. Sometimes, a face shape might fall somewhere between two categories – that's perfectly fine!
Using Your Face Shape Knowledge
Once you know your face shape, you can use this information to:
- Choose flattering hairstyles: Certain hairstyles will emphasize your best features based on your face shape.
- Apply makeup strategically: Makeup can be used to create the illusion of different proportions, enhancing specific features.
- Select the right eyewear: The right glasses frame can enhance your features and balance your face shape.
This guide provides a basic understanding of how to determine your face shape. With a little practice, you’ll become adept at identifying yours and using this knowledge to enhance your appearance! Remember, the most important thing is to embrace your unique features and have fun experimenting!
