Each person has something individual in his appearance. Yes, they say that for each of us you can find a twin, but still there are some differences in appearance.
However, despite this, just looking at some people with different hairstyles or features can, surprisingly, call them similar. This is due to the fact that certain forms of the face allow us to relate such people into different types of groups.
At the moment, determining the type of your face is one of the basic requirements for those who care about their appearance. Such knowledge helps to make the most successful makeup, as well as to determine the hairstyle and length of hair.
In the article below, you can read about how to determine the type of face, and what kind of correction you need to make in your appearance in order to look perfect.
"Golden Section" - the ideal face shape
Surprisingly, the ideal type of face is completely independent of people's taste preferences. For a long time it was considered only a mathematical calculation, the so-called "golden section".
Possessing them is considered the most aesthetically beautiful. At the moment there are even special programs that will help determine whether you are the owner of this form of face.
It is much easier to consider the ideal type of face oval. Its length is exactly 1.5 times the width, and the line of the lower jaw, chin and cheekbones is very smooth. However, such a reference person is quite rare, so do not be discouraged if you are not its owner.
With proper selection of makeup and hair, you can easily visually remove all the flaws in the exterior.
How to determine at home your type of person
In order to determine the shape of the face, no special devices are required. To do this, you need to have only a few tools with you: a pencil, a mirror and a measuring tape.
- In order to use the first method, you need a mirror. To do this, go to him and look at your reflection (be sure to stand up straight and do not frown). If you have long hair or bangs, they must be removed, because they interfere during the inspection. Take a marker and clearly trace on the mirror the exact contour of your face (ignore the ears or the volume of hair). During the procedure it is advisable not to move your head, only in this way the drawing of the shape of the face will be as correct as possible. After you have finished drawing, take a few steps back and carefully look at the resulting shape. That she is the type of your face;
- The second method requires the use of a measuring tape. With its help, measure in the widest parts of the jaw, cheekbones and forehead. You also need to know the length of the face - this is the length from the forehead to the chin. Now you should compare the resulting numbers. Answers should be related to one of the known forms of the face.
Using these methods, you can simply determine which of the known geometric shapes gave the name to your face type.
Face Type Test
Now on the Internet you can find a few quick tests that will help determine your type of person. However, it is worth remembering that their results are not completely accurate and may contain some errors.
Such tests are based on roughly the same questions. By default, they sound like this:
- You must specify the length of the face;
- Then you need to specify whether your chin is pointed, rounded or angular;
You also need to know the correct width of the forehead in relation to the entire face.
These questions cover the general part, but are effective enough to determine the type of person. The main thing is to specify real data, not subjective.
As a result, on the basis of the indicated data, a result will be compiled, which will determine the type of face most suitable for answers. Usually it is quite generalized and combines several types of faces into one subspecies. For example, rectangular and square shape, round and diamond-shaped.
Existing face shapes
After you have identified your face type, it's time to learn more about him and his features. True, remember that such a division is very conditional. It may be that in your appearance a combination of several forms occurred at once. Then the type of face is selected by the most dominant figure in your face.
At the moment, 7 forms of the face are most often used. Below we will talk about each of them and the most preferred hairstyles and eyebrows.
- Oval face.
A clear oval is considered the best precisely because it does not require any adjustments. Any form of hairstyle or haircut will look advantageous on a woman with such a face shape.
Perhaps the only exception is the high ponytail, which visually lengthens the chin. The shape of the eyebrows is usually chosen between three options - horizontal, arc, or straight eyebrows with a small kink.
- Round face.
The owners of a round face always look a little younger than their present age. This happens due to the fact that their facial features have a very large femininity and look very tender.
As a standard, women with this type choose such types of hairstyles as a pile at the top of the head or just a volume. Also, different asymmetries such as oblique bangs or parting will help to divert attention from too rounded features.
If you do not want to suffer with a hairstyle, then loose straightened hair will help to hide the cheeks, and if you want to do the curl, then the soft waves below the chin seem to be made especially for you.
Eyebrow shape is also most commonly found in three forms: curved, ascending, and gullwing. They visually help to make the widest part of the face more narrow.
- Rectangular face.
It looks very much like an oval, but the cheekbones and forehead here are quite strongly pronounced compared to it. It will take a little to smooth the existing sharp corners and the right haircut will come to the rescue.
The most suitable will be curls or graduated haircut. In honor will be extended on the sides of the square. Experiment with thick bangs that can be milled.
The most optimal hair length - just below the chin. The shape of the eyebrows is horizontal, it will help to expand the face contour;
- Square face type.
If you possess it, then you can rightfully be proud of your beautiful cheekbones and clearly defined chin line. You only need to soften the features a little and draw them out.
As a hairstyle, use those that have smooth, soft lines. For example, gentle curls or curls that are laid on both sides of the face.
If you are wearing a bang, it should be asymmetrical, or simply laid on its side. Also, this shape of the face fit long straight hair or bouffant on the head. The shape of the eyebrows should be rounded or horizontal at odds.
- Triangular face.
The owners of the triangular face have a very cute, pointed chin. In order to balance it, it is necessary to narrow the width of the forehead. For this fit hairstyles cascades, strands which are rounded to the chin line.
If you want a short haircut, then an asymmetrical elongated bob would be the best choice. Owners of bangs fit both direct and oblique samples. The optimal shape of the eyebrows is arcuate with rounding.
- Pear-shaped face, or inverted triangle.
Requires adjustment of the chin line and narrowing of the forehead. High puffy tufts or curled locks below the chin will cope perfectly with this task.
Lateral side parting or oblique elongated bangs will also help with this. The preferred shape of the eyebrows, of course, horizontal, but it should be slightly elongated.
- Diamond face shape.
Otherwise called diamond, due to the fact that it resembles this kind of precious stone. It is distinguished by the narrow forehead and chin and prominent cheekbones.
To bring the face to the oval, use the following types of hairstyles: side parting, high styling with lush volume, as well as lush and oblique bangs. As a form of eyebrows, use those that have short tips or a slight rise.
What makeup will fit every face type
Earlier it was already indicated how with the help of the shape of eyebrows and hairstyle you can easily adjust your face shape. However, in addition to this, it is possible to visually make an ideal shape using makeup. You should know just a few tricks that will make any woman attractive.
- As previously mentioned, the oval shape of the face is universal, so there is unlimited scope for experimentation. Practically everything suits the owners of this type of face, but there are no drawbacks requiring correction. Just try not to overdo it with the amount of cosmetics applied;
- Owners of a round face type are required mainly to lengthen the shape of the face, so you should use a foundation that is darker than the standard one in the temples and over the cheekbones. Light shades should be quite small, the main thing is not to overdo them in the upper part of the cheekbones and under the eyes;
- If you have a rectangular face, then in your arsenal it is desirable to have two concealers, one should be a tone darker than the other. The forehead and chin area is darkened, and the middle part of the face is highlighted with a light tone. At the same time carefully shade the base so that there are no abrupt transitions. The final touch will be the highlighter - with its help, the cheekbones will simply shine;
- The trick for a square face is quite simple: with the help of a dark tone, the edges of the face are darkened - these are the temples, cheekbones and sides of the forehead, and with the help of a light one, the center of the forehead, middle of the chin and nose, that is, the entire central part of the face, are highlighted;
- The owners of the triangular face make makeup simple enough. To adjust the face to the oval, you should put a little dark tone on the tip of the chin and on the edges of the forehead;
- A pear-shaped face becomes visually perfect if you simply highlight the entire upper part of the face. Here, in addition to foundation, a highlighter can come to the rescue;
- The diamond-shaped face has a rather beautiful form in itself, therefore, it is only necessary to smooth out the side parts of the cheekbones with the help of a dark corrector.
How to determine the type of man's face
In fact, differences in the types of faces in men and women do not really exist. Here, 7 well-known geometric shapes also prevail, which type can also be determined using a mirror or a centimeter, having made several measurements, as mentioned earlier.
Just find out your original sides and ways to emphasize them favorably, especially now you already know how to determine what type of face you have. Then no one can say that you do not look spectacular.
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