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Face Shape – Accessories

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In last month’s post Face Shape we introduced the different types of face shape and how to figure out which you had. As I was browsing through Self magazine April edition in a feature about tips for your hair, included was some hair accessories and how to wear them. How perfect that they broke it down by face shape. Unfortunately I couldn’t find an online version of the feature but here it is broken down.

For a Long Face – styling goal: to create width in your face. Suggested accessory: a skinny headband. (wear it in the center of your head)

For a Heart shaped face – styling goal: to balance out a more prominent chin. Suggested accessory: a feminine floral bobby pin or barrette. (wear it just above and behind your ear)

For an Oval face – styling goal: Lucky, this shape goes with any style. Suggested accessory: a festive comb or clip. (wear it with your hair pulled back and as if it’s coming our of your hair)

For a round face – styling goal: create the illusion of length by adding more volume to your crown. Suggested accessory: a wide, teeth-free headband (wear it by sliding headband from your hairline to the center of your head; hair can be up or down)

So, go out and have some fun with hair accessories. The best part is, this accessory can be pretty cheap so it’s an easy way to update your look as well. Check out the full scoop in this month’s Self Magazine on page 51.

Face Shape

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Face shape can determine a lot about what will or won’t work for an individual. From hairstyle to the cut of a shirt, your face shape can guide you in the right direction. The most concise “how to determine face shape” I found came from http://www.visual-makeover.com/face.htm. So here’s the gist of it:

  • Oval Face – Length equal to one and a half times width.
  • Round Face – Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measurement is close.
  • Oblong – Longer than it is wide.
  • Square – your face is about as wide as it is long.
  • Heart – Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead.
  • Diamond – Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.

The chart below seemed a good guide for determining your face-shape as well.

If this all seems a little daunting, Leta will do it for you when you meet with her for a consultation. Not only will she relay your face shape, but she will also give you individualized information on how to put your look together to accentuate the most attractive features of your face – including types of clothing that would best suite you.