Face Shapes and Haircuts

For a long time, clients have been asking me how the shape of ones face influences which hairstyle they should wear. This is a difficult question to answer. Often times my answer is not what people are looking for, as there is no magic formula. When we were in Cosmetology school, we were taught some pretty old fashioned guidelines about which styles worked for which face shapes. I have always disliked face shape rules. I hate to say it, but the younger, hipper and more attractive you are, the more you can experiment with different hairstyles. I do however, feel there are a few exceptions. If you have an oblong face or a prominent nose, I would advise against wearing a center part, if you have a very round face, you should not wear a short blunt bang, and if your face is very angular, I would recommend a soft style. I think it is important to find a balance between what is in currently in style and what is flattering on you. All of us here at Anita Kurl love when you bring in pictures...pictures of yourself, pictures of celebrities. We can almost always find a way to tailor the hairstyle in the picture to a style that will work on your face shape and also with you hair's texture. Another important factor when determining what style to give you is what you, the client, is capable of doing at home in terms of styling. We like to know the amount of time you spend on your hair and the level of skill you have when figuring out if you can duplicate what we have done in the salon at home. Lastly, do your homework. It is sometimes difficult to determine what would be the perfect hairstyle within a few minutes of meeting someone new!