This is a question that is frequently asked of me.
While people with oval face shapes can wear short pixie cuts the easiest , diamond face shapes come in at a close second IMO
Most people can wear short hair as long as you take some things into consideration when deciding on the seemingly small details of the cut which most don’t realizes are actually the most important details .
So let’s go through the different face shapes other than oval and how each type can rock shorter locks.
Square;
Strong angled jaw, everything from the forehead to jawline are roughly the same width.
Consider choppier cuts to soften stronger features and more extreme side parts that off set the symmetry in your face. Think wispy soft edges.
Oblong, long rectangular;
Longer than it is wide, oblong has a more squarish jaw while the oblong jaw is more round.
Consider low volume to off set your length and fringes just above the eyebrows to add some roundness to your face.
Round;
The width and length of the face are close to the same.
Consider tighter sides to narrow out your face shape as well as slightly longer layers on top so you can wear your locks with extra volume to add some height to your face.
Avoid fringes that are too short to move, too blunt or too square.
Heart;
The hairline is the widest part of the face, with a narrow chin and sometimes prominent cheekbones.
Consider longer side fringes that you can tuck and sweep across the forehead
A cut that draws some attention to your cheekbones is also a nice touch.
Diamond;
Forehead and jawline are the same width, with the cheekbones being the widest part of the face.
Consider texture and playing with different lengths within the cut to break up the contours of your face shape . A cut that draws some attention to your cheekbones is also a nice touch.
Pear;
Opposite of the heart will have a larger, sometimes square jawline with a narrower forehead.
This is the one face shape that can be hardest to pull off short as it can cause your broader jawline to look too strong.
If you would still like to rock your locks on the shorter side then go for a longer shaggier pixie with a side swept fringe, and on over all shape that can be worn airy and voluminous.
While these are good general guidelines, these are also not hard and fast rules, so keep in mind there are some exceptions.
Would short hair look good on me?
This is a question that is frequently asked of me.
While people with oval face shapes can wear short pixie cuts the easiest , diamond face shapes come in at a close second IMO
Most people can wear short hair as long as you take some things into consideration when deciding on the seemingly small details of the cut which most don’t realizes are actually the most important details .
So let’s go through the different face shapes other than oval and how each type can rock shorter locks.
Square;
Strong angled jaw, everything from the forehead to jawline are roughly the same width.
Consider choppier cuts to soften stronger features and more extreme side parts that off set the symmetry in your face. Think wispy soft edges.
Oblong, long rectangular;
Longer than it is wide, oblong has a more squarish jaw while the oblong jaw is more round.
Consider low volume to off set your length and fringes just above the eyebrows to add some roundness to your face.
Round;
The width and length of the face are close to the same.
Consider tighter sides to narrow out your face shape as well as slightly longer layers on top so you can wear your locks with extra volume to add some height to your face.
Avoid fringes that are too short to move, too blunt or too square.
Heart;
The hairline is the widest part of the face, with a narrow chin and sometimes prominent cheekbones.
Consider longer side fringes that you can tuck and sweep across the forehead
A cut that draws some attention to your cheekbones is also a nice touch.
Diamond;
Forehead and jawline are the same width, with the cheekbones being the widest part of the face.
Consider texture and playing with different lengths within the cut to break up the contours of your face shape . A cut that draws some attention to your cheekbones is also a nice touch.
Pear;
Opposite of the heart will have a larger, sometimes square jawline with a narrower forehead.
This is the one face shape that can be hardest to pull off short as it can cause your broader jawline to look too strong.
If you would still like to rock your locks on the shorter side then go for a longer shaggier pixie with a side swept fringe, and on over all shape that can be worn airy and voluminous.
While these are good general guidelines, these are also not hard and fast rules, so keep in mind there are some exceptions.
