How To Choose A Hairstyle That Suits You

By Amanda on 03 Oct 2019

Digital Editor

Amanda enjoys writing about fashion and lifestyle (even though she can't dress and has no life). She is also a self-professed cheese, mala and sparkling water lover.

Have you ever wondered what is the perfect hairstyle for yourself? We taught you how to find out if bangs and short hair suits you but there is a simple way to find out which hairstyle suits you best, according to your height and face shape.

Follow our steps to identify what face shape you have and which hairstyle will look good on you. Scroll on to find out more!

Height

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Your height actually affects what hair length you should get! The length of your hair has a visual effect on your height so scroll on to find out the hair length ideal for you.

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For the petite, short girls (under 155cm), short bobs just above the shoulders are ideal for you! Having long, voluminous hair will make you look like you have a big head similar to a bobble head doll and that is a big no-no!

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For girls of average height (156 - 162 cm), it is best to have shoulder-length hair not longer than your chest. Having hair that is too long will make you look shorter than you really are.

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For the girls who are gifted with height, you can choose any hair length you want!

Face Shape

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Your face shape plays an important part in how your hair should be styled. Not too sure about your face shape? Scroll on to take our mini test to find out what is your face shape.

Step #1:

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Choose the widest part of your face:

Forehead
Cheekbones
Chin

Step #2:

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Compare the width and length of your face:

Length longer than width
Width longer than or equal to length

Step #3:

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Compare the length of your forehead and jaw:

Equal length
Forehead longer than jaw
Jaw longer than forehead

Step #4:

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Choose your jaw shape:

Sharp chin
Square jaw
Round chin

Here are the results!

Oval Face: 2221, 2222

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Congrats, you have a face shape that suits almost any hairstyle!

Heart Shaped Face: 1221, 1222

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You have a wider forehead than your chin so you want to make it more proportionate. Try short bobs if you are looking for shorter hair and perms to balance out your bigger forehead. You can also opt for straight bangs or long bangs to help frame your face as well.

Diamond Shaped Face: 2211

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To hide your protruding cheekbones, you can try long fringe that is parted in the middle and goes down both sides of your face.

Round Face: 2213, 2223

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Girls with round faces are more suited for side partings, airy bangs and collarbone length hair. You can also try C-curl and S-curl perms for a more nuanced look.

Square Shaped Face: 1212, 1213, 2212, 2231, 2233, 3212, 3231, 3232, 3233

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If you have square shaped face with a distinct jaw, long hair is much suitable than short hair as it helps to hide your squarish jaw. If you want a short hair style, find one that has waves and curls to soften the edges of your face.

Long Face Shape: 1111, 1112, 1113, 1121, 1122, 1123, 1211, 2111, 2112, 2123, 2131, 2132, 2133, 3111, 3112, 3113, 3131, 3132, 3133

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