How to Choose a Flattering Hairstyle for girl/woman

If you are a woman who knows what she wants, you will make the job of the hairstylist easier. Use these guidelines to help the stylist create the look that's best for you.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Tie your hair back, if necessary, and examine your face shape in front of a mirror. Decide if your face is oval, long, square, round or heart-shaped.
• STEP 2: Show off an oval face'egg-shaped and balanced on top and bottom, and widely considered ideal. Since any type of hairstyle flatters this face, explore a variety of looks.
• STEP 3: Make a long face look shorter with hair that sits above the shoulders. Long layers work well, as do bangs. Since midline parts elongate the face, use a side part instead.
• STEP 4: Choose curvy hairstyles to soften your face if it's square, with a wide forehead, wide cheeks and an angular chin. Wearing layers around your jawline frames your face and can mask a strong, angled chin. Avoid sharp, straight lines.
• STEP 5: Elongate a round face'full, with a small chin, wide cheeks and small cheekbones'with longer hair that extends below your chin. Layers on top add volume and height; layers around the cheeks narrow your face. Avoid bangs and chin-length styles.
• STEP 6: A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead that angles down to a small chin. Try shoulder-length hair, adding layers from the chin down. Curl or flip out these layers to create a fuller bottom that balances your small chin. A chin-length bob also works well. Avoid any look that adds fullness to the top and tapers down to wisps on the bottom.

Tips & Warnings

• In addition to face shape, consider your hair texture when deciding on a hairstyle. A long hairstyle can render fine hair flat and difficult to manage. A shorter cut adds more body. Wavy hair looks nice in chunky layers, and thick hair is suited to soft, textured layers.
• Experiment with lots of hairstyles without the risk of embarrassment by trying a virtual hairstyle kit.