Square face shape does not mean manly.
You might have heard many say that a square face on a girl is curse. It makes one look manly. Not true at all. Some of the most popular faces in the glamour world, both in movies and on the ramp have square faces! Keira Knightley, Claire Danes, Gwyneth Palthrow.
On a square faced shape, the width of the forehead, cheeks and jawline are almost same, and the chin is flat.
A square face can seem too wide. That is the disadvantage. At the same time, a square face also has some great angles and a stunning jaw line. That is definitely an advantage. The right style is all you need to show off.
There are so very many options available today. Making a choice is a tough job. Whatever style and look you go for, it’s important to understand how a particular hairstyle can complement your face shape. Here are a few pointers.
Loose waves will instantly steal the attention from the width of your face.
The result will be a softer looking face. Especially, when you leave it open. The strength and harshness of your features become muted extruding a feminine softness.
Layers help in hiding the strong and angular look.
Focus on having more layers around your face. The first layer can even fall to your cheek bone. Eva Longoria in this particular style has her first layer at her chin followed by many graduated layers. The result is a softer look that steals the focus from her strong jaw. Perfect for a square shaped face.
Chin length is the best hairstyle for square face.
Exactly why the angular bob works so well. This style requires you to keep the hair at chin length in front but shorter towards the back of your head. The result is that the strong jaw line is hidden. The final look is soft and feminine.
Side swept bangs that end close to your eyebrows.
This is the best way to hide the width of your forehead. Combine this with any hairstyle you get. It will be a hit.
Colours steal the focus.
Adding the right kind of colour to your hair forces people to notice the colour. This additional dimension reduces the focus on the wide and strong features. The result is that your face looks instantly softer.
A Parting that is a little of the center can hide the width of the forehead.
This is the simplest way to play it. Take a part that is a little away from the center. Keeping switching sides to promote volume. Automatically your face will look softer.
These interesting styles and tips are the best for downplaying the harshness of a square face.
Pick the one you like best and show off your angles in style. Don’t forget to drop in a comment and tell us about the one you chose.