A good hairstyle is one that complements the shape of your face. Different women have different facial shapes. So a hairstyle that looks good on a friend or your favorite celebrity may not necessarily suit you. The different face shapes include round shape, square shape, oval shape and long shape.
Medium Hairstyles for Long Faces: In long shaped faces, there is an overall length in the facial features. The face appears long and narrow with hollow cheekbones. The aim of the hairstyle is to add fullness and width to the sides and the jaw line.
Medium length hair is the best for long faces. Having very long hair drags the face down and makes it appear longer. Also medium length hair can be styled in a variety of options to highlight the positive features of the long face and downplay certain other features that may not be very flattering.
The following are some of the medium length hairstyles you can opt for if you have a long face.
· Medium Hairstyle with Bangs: If you have straight hair, combine it with bangs. Bangs make the face appear shorter because they cover up a particularly large forehead. You can opt for straight bangs or side swept bangs.
· Medium Bob Hairstyle: A bob cut is good choice for long faces because it is bottom heavy. A bob can add width to the chin and the jaw line, making them sharper. It is best to combine the bob with long side swept bangs, which hide a large forehead. Thus both the objectives of deemphasizing the forehead and highlighting the jaw are met with this style.
· Medium Wavy Hairstyle: Medium curly or wavy hair complements a long face gracefully. You could have a hairstyle where the waves frame your face. The waves add width to the side of the face. Another option with medium wavy hair is to pin it up just at the chin. This shows off the long neck, usually associated with long faces beautifully.
· Medium Length hair with layers: Combine your medium length hair with layers. Layers enhance the volume and add width to the sides and cheekbones. Opt fot for hairstyle that has layers framing the eyes, cheekbones and chin for best results.
With long face, it is recommended to take a side parting. Middle parting again focuses back on the length of your face. With these tips, go ahead and make your long face your best hairstyle accessory.
