
The aim is to use your hair to balance out the proportions of your face in a way that looks natural and subtle. Now that you’ve got all the information you need, it’s time to start thinking about a style to suit. You can then use the length measurement, combined with the width, to work out which of the above categories most closely resembles your own face. Now, compare the first two results – the widest of which should be considered the width of your face.
Then, take the tape and measure from your hairline, down the middle of your face to your chin. Using a soft tape measure, measure across the widest part of your forehead, and from cheekbone to cheekbone. So, before you go drawing various shapes on your bathroom mirror with toothpaste and seeing which one your face fits into best, try this tested method first. If you’re going to do something, you might as well do it properly. However, unlike an oval, your bone structure is quite pointed and angular, with a narrow forehead and a narrow chin. Like the oval face shape, your cheekbones are the widest part of your face. Your face is drawn out and slim with straight sides and little difference in width from top to bottom. If you spend a large portion of your time fending off ‘why the long face’ jibes this could well be you. Your forehead is quite prominent, tapering down into a slightly pointed chin. The difference in width between the top and bottom of your face is quite significant. In contrast to a round face, the sides are rather straight and there is less of a taper moving down towards the chin. Squareīoasting a very masculine appearance, your jawline is pronounced and striking. The vertical and horizontal ratios of your face are almost identical and the sides curve out slightly as opposed to being straight. Lines are fairly soft, as opposed to being harsh and angular. The jaw is slightly narrower than the forehead and tapers down towards the chin. Your face is slightly longer up and down than it is wide. However, before you can do that you’ll need to be aware of the six key categories in order to best assess where you fall. Naturally, the first step in finding the perfect tonsorial accompaniment for your face is to establish exactly what shape of face you possess.