| It’s easy to blame
stylists, and yes, it’s their job to let you know the straight
story about the Annie Lennox you so dearly want. But let’s be
real – it’s our hair, and it’s our responsibility
to know what it will and won’t do. Sure, you know you have curly
hair, but do you know how to style it? How long? Tight curls or loose
waves?
From fine and silky to overwhelmingly frizzy, South
Asian hair textures run the gamut. Same goes for face shape. The key
to a great haircut is to look at both elements and figure out which
haircut will work the best and what hairstyle is the most flattering.
One of the more unfortunate beauty truths is that what looks great
on a celebrity may not be the right cut for you. Celeb styles are
a fabulous guide to knowing what kind of hairstyle you prefer, but
to get a haircut that you love and that suits you, you’ve got
to consider your hair texture and your face shape. Your stylist should
definitely be able to help you figure this out, but in the meantime,
grab a mirror and read on for some tips to help you figure out how
to turn your mane into drop ‘em dead tresses!
Curly Hair
If you’re a girl with curls, smile! Those spirals can exude
wonderful sensuality and old world romance. The best way to show off
your curls is to cut long layers underneath your hair to reduce some
of the weight and control the volume. Depending on the texture of
your curls, too-short haircuts might make your hair unmanageable.
If you want to try an above-the-shoulder ‘do, chop the back
of your hair to your neck and create chunky layers all over, with
the face-framing layers hitting a little below your jaw line.
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Face Shape Facts
Oval
Layers for long hair should begin at the chin, while shorter
hairstyles can carry layers that hit the cheekbones. Remember,
too-long hair can make your face seem longer than it is while
very short hair can make your chin seem pointy.
Round
Stick to styles that fall below the chin in face-framing layers
to soften the sides of the face. Bobs and other one-length haircuts
can widen your face.
Square
Super-short cuts and one-length ‘dos emphasize squareness,
so think about texturized ends to minimize angular features
and cut layers starting at the jaw to lengthen the face.
Heart shaped
Try long, curvy layers that skim your cheeks to remove the focus
from your chin. Angled lines – heavy bangs or blunt layers
– can widen the top half of your face.
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