lots of people say they have oval shaped faces or something like that and i want to know what shape my face is how can i figure that out??
2007-06-08 18:22:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
To find out the shape of your face measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.
1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
4. Measure from the tip of your headline to the bottom of your chin.
If you are still not sure of the results, ask a friend that you trust to help you determine your shape. Or ask your stylist. Don't forget that everyone will have their own opinion. If you get mixed opinions ask several people until you see a trend.
Another way to find your shape is to study the faces of celebrities to compare your own look. Many celebrities are almost as famous for their face shape as their hair color, length and style.
Face Dimensions
Listed below are the most common shapes besides round. It is possible that your face may not fit exactly into any one category and may be a combination of shapes.
Most people will fit into one of the major categories which include:
Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width. An oval face may change according to weight gain or loss and age. It is common for people who have a classic oval face to have small features.
Round Face - If you have a round face your face will be as wide as it is long. This may vary a little where your face is not quite as wide as it is long, but within 1/4 to 1/2 inches.
Long/Rectangular - Longer than it is wide.
Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at forehead and cheekbones.
Square - If you have a square shape your forehead, jaw line and cheekbones are almost equal in width.
Triangular - Wider forehead that narrows gradually to a slightly pointed or rounded chin.
Diamond - Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line. May have a pointed chin.
Pear - Wide chin with a narrow forehead
2007-06-08 18:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by S N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pull back your hair and just look in a mirror. An oval face usually has equal proportions, meaning there is an equal amount of distance from the chin to the nose and the nose to the middle of the forehead. Oval shaped faces sometimes have no focal point(nothing that stands out predominantly) but are most versatile. Oval faces can pull off just about any hairstyle. Just stay away from anything to top heavy
2007-06-08 18:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good idea is to get a lipstick you arent going to use, and trace your face shape on a mirror. make sure ur hair is pulled back though.
2007-06-08 18:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These links will help you determine your face shape & ways to complement it: http://www.eyebrowz.com/faceshape.htm
http://makeover.about.com/od/updateyourlook/a/flattering.htm?terms=determining+your%20face%20shape
http://www.ehow.com/how_1000376_determine-face-shape.html
2007-06-08 18:31:05 · answer #4 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What S N said
2015-08-08 05:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by Denn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alex has a good answer, also try this site for some more tips:
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1460.htm
2007-06-08 18:30:44 · answer #6 · answered by zz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look in a mirror.
2007-06-08 18:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by Cindy 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋