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What celebrities have square shaped faces?

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Demi Moore and Kelly Osbourne both have square faces. Square faces have strong jawlines and are almost as wide as they are long.

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What is the shape of Rihanna's face?

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Her face is a cross between an oval and a diamond. Her features are very symmetrical.

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What is the shape of my face?

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You can determine this by tracing the outline of your face in a mirror with a washable marker. Make sure you pin your hair back first to get an accurate result.

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How do you know if you look good with short hair?

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There are apps you can use that allow you to upload your face and try different styles on. A professional stylist can also help you pick flattering styles.

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What is the best short haircut to pair with an oval shaped face?

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With an oval face, great haircut options include a layered bob or even a blunt cut. You could also try any short cut.

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What hairstyles besides bangs can I try if I have an oval shaped face?

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Since oval faces are often considered the ideal when it comes to choosing a hair style, any haircut will flatter you. You could wear bangs, try curls, get layers, go short, or choose a long style. Go with whatever you think looks great!

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What short haircut is good for a round face?

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Shoulder length or mid-neck to chin would look great. Side bangs are recommended.

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What medium-length haircut is suitable for a triangular face?

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I believe that side bangs with wavy hair would look most suitable, but if your hair isn't naturally wavy, straight hair looks fine too.

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What's the best hairstyle for a black-haired, part Asian preteen boy with a round face?

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A buzz cut. They look great with Asian features and round heads.

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I have an oval square face and long hair. Can you suggest how I can frame my face?

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Layers work well with oval faces, as do bangs, curls, and waves. Square faces, on he other hand, work with haircuts that are on the longer side. A curly/wavy lob (long bob) would work well for a combination of the two. When in doubt, ask your stylist!

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Are side bangs good for heart-shaped faces?

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Yes.

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In general, can any kind of haircut suit any type of face shape?

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Sort of. It's not the end of the world if you pick something bad for your face shape. But different haircuts emphasize different features, so if you choose a "wrong" style, you might hid something you're proud of and emphasize something you're not.

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What is the best cut for a chubby face?

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Longer hair would be good for a chubby face. I do not recommend a short haircut like a bob, pixie or shaved head. Long, wavy hair will take the attention off of your face. I also recommend waves or curls, which will look much better than thin, straight hair on a chubby face.

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What short haircuts work with a round face? Would shoulder length or a bob work? I have side bangs.

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Yes, certainly! I have had both shoulder length hair as well as a bob cut, and they both worked out very well. If you are going for a bob, I would recommend a longer bob because it suits round faces a bit better, but you most likely can also pull off a shorter bob.

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I have a squarish face and a pixie cut (not a faux hawk), but the pixie cut is really comfortable. How do I make it look nice on my face?

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As long as you're happy with your hair, that's all that matters. You could try accessories like hats and clips to add a little extra flair, but don't feel like you need to change it.

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What is the best hair style for a blonde girl with a heart-shaped face?

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A pixie cut. They look great with heart faces, as well as blonde hair. It will also bring out your eyes.

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How do I find a boyish haircut for my face?

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Look at certain celebrities who have your face shape and the boyish cut that you want, or just search for genderfluid haircuts online and look for someone with your face shape.

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Are there any short hairstyles that suit a square face shape other than a bob? I'm planning on cutting my hair short soon and I don't want a bob.

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A lob (Long Bob) looks excellent with square faces. As the name suggests, it is slightly longer than a bob, so it is on the medium side. Avoid pixie cuts and the like, and you can always ask your stylist for tips.

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I am outgrowing a pixie haircut. The back is longer than the front. My face is oval and I want a framed haircut. Any suggestions?

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Like the article says, angular haircuts with longer bits work well with longer faces. Let your hair grow out a bit, then cut it if you're keeping short. Looking at magazines for inspiration is a great idea too!

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Which haircut will suit with an oval face, frizzy, wavy hair, and will cover my big forehead?

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Try side bangs or straight bangs; it will distract from your forehead.

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What if my face is an oval, but my cheeks puff out?

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Go with long layers if you have sort of a roundish/oval face. It will flatter both face shapes.

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Which haircut is best for a pear-shaped face?

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If you want to emphasize your pear face, get a straight fringe. If you want to make your face seem more equal, go for long hair with a dramatic side split.

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I have a small, round face and soft short hair. What hairstyle would suit my shape?

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Generally, round faces look best with long side swept bangs to minimize roundness. Avoid blunt single length cuts and blunt bangs that will make you look childish.

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Are there hairstyles shorter than a bob that would look good on a square-shaped face?

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Typically, short cuts are not very flattering on a square-shaped face. However, it is good to do more research and use apps that put hairstyles on you to see if you would look good. Also, do not be afraid to break the rules, because you might look good in a short cut while others do not.

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Is the feather cut good for an oval-shaped face with curly hair?

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Yes. Also, wavy or curly hair looks marvelous on oval-shaped faces. Most cuts suit oval-shaped faces well. If you don't like the way it turns out, medium-length hair and a-line bobs are great options for you.

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I have an oval shaped face and my hair is short. What hairstyle is good for me?

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Considering that oval faces are similar to heart shaped faces, I think you should go for the pixie cut. If you do not like really short hair, try a straight shoulder length cut. The final decision is yours!

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I have an oval face and curly hair. Would a pixie cut look nice on me?

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No. Pixie cuts tend to make oval faces look very long. On top of that, very short curly hair never looks good. A bob would look great.

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I have a diamond-shaped face and I'm planning on getting my hair cut. It's around 10 inches at the back, and like 4-5 inches at the front. What style should I go for?

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Shoulder length and chin length hair looks very flattering on diamond faces. If you are looking for an even shorter cut, an angled pixie-bob is another flattering one. Try doing a Google image search for these lengths and see if anything appeals to you.

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How do I choose a haircut if I have an oval/heart-shaped face?

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If you have an oval/heart shaped face, an asymmetrical bob might frame your elegant chin and make your eyes look larger. A wavy middle length works well too, but if you don't have naturally curly hair, straight hair works just as well.

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I have waist length thin hair. Will a medium length cut be good for me?

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Probably. Shorter hair with layers will give more body to your hair. The longer your hair, the more it will pull down with weight, and the thinner your hair will look. Going for something shorter with layers will give your hair more bounce and make it look thicker, if that's what you want.

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