Navigating the world of short haircuts involves more than choosing a personal style; understanding your face shape is key to achieving a flattering and harmonious look. Each face shape comes with unique features, and selecting a haircut that complements or balances these features can significantly enhance your overall appearance.
In this exploration, Kei, the owner/creative director of Three Degrees Salon, delves into the connection between face shape and haircut, showcasing some iconic short haircut styles as inspiration to help you find YOUR perfect short hairstyle.
Who wrote this article?
Kei Hirata Owner/Creative Director Three Degrees Salon
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Content
1: Face Shape x Haircut Myth
2: Know Your Face Shape
3: 34 Iconic Short Haircut Styles
4: Conclusion
Face Shape x Haircut Myth
Is Face shape a major consideration in a haircut?
The answer is Yes, understanding your face shape is crucial when deciding on a haircut, especially for short hairstyles.
Different face shapes have distinct features, and certain haircuts can enhance or balance these features for a more flattering overall appearance.
Here's a breakdown of why face shape is crucial in choosing a haircut:
1. Flattering Proportions: Haircuts that complement the natural proportions of your face shape can enhance your facial features and create a harmonious look.
For example, adding volume where needed or creating angles strategically can contribute to a balanced and flattering appearance.
2. Facial Symmetry: The illusion of symmetry is often considered attractive, and haircuts can play a role in achieving this. Understanding your face shape helps you choose styles that enhance your facial symmetry and overall aesthetics.
3. Accentuating Positive Features: The right haircut can highlight your best features, such as cheekbones, jawline, or eyes while minimizing aspects you may want to downplay.
Choosing a haircut that complements your face shape is essential, but what about your personal style preference? We all have the desired haircut we want to get, regardless of the face shape. This is where a skilled hairstylist can play a vital role in creating your desired styles while tailoring them to suit your face shape and hair texture.
Consulting with a skilled hairstylist who can offer personalized advice based on your face shape, features, and most importantly your style preference is the most beneficial in finding the perfect short haircut just for you!
Know Your Face Shape
Do you know what face shape you belong to?
To determine your face shape, you can do the following:
• Measurements: Use a flexible tape measure to measure the width of your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and the length of your face.
• Observation: Look in the mirror and observe the overall shape of your face, paying attention to the widest points and the angles. While there are variations, common face shapes include:
1. Oval Face Shape:
Forehead slightly wider than the chin, with a length about one and a half times the width.
Versatile and complements various short haircuts.
2. Round Face Shape:
Round faces have a similar width and length, with a softer jawline and rounded cheekbones. They are often associated with a youthful and friendly appearance.
For a round face shape, adding height and length creates the illusion of elongation, and adding angles balances the natural softness of the face. For example, a textured pixie cut with volume on top can add height and create vertical lines, making the face appear longer and more elongated. Also, An A-line bob, where the back is shorter than the front, can add angles and create a more structured look for a round face.
3. Square Face Shape:
Square Face Shapes’ forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are approximately the same width, with a strong, angular jaw. They convey a sense of strength and boldness.
For a square face shape, people often want to soften the angular features and create a sense of balance. Softening angles with face-frame layered hairstyles or curly hairstyles can complement the strong features. Also, side-swept bangs can break up the symmetry of a square face and add a touch of asymmetry, creating a more balanced appearance.
4. Heart Face Shape:
Heart Face Shapes have a wider forehead and cheekbones that taper down to a narrower chin. They are often associated with elegance and femininity.
For a heart-shaped face, Layered styles or Chin-Length Bob add volume around the jaw and create width at the lower part of the face to balance the shape.
5. Diamond Face Shape:
Diamond Face Shapes have a narrow forehead and jawline with wider cheekbones. They are considered unique and sophisticated.
For this type of shape, the goal is to balance the wider cheekbones with the narrower forehead and jawline. Hairstyles that create volume at the forehead or chin, like Side Swept Pixie Cut, Layered Bob, and Chin-Length Bob, can add balance. Hairstyles such as Textured Crop, Soft Shag Hair Style, and Curled Bob can add texture and softness movement while minimizing the appearance of angular cheekbones.
6. Rectangle (or Oblong) Face Shape:
Rectangle (Oblong) Face Shapes are similar to an oval shape but with a longer length and a more extended forehead or chin. They convey a sense of strength and determination.
Adding volume at the sides or creating horizontal lines can balance the length and create the illusion of width.
34 Iconic Short Haircut Styles
Need some inspiration for short hair?
We’ve narrowed it down to 9 haircut/34 hairstyles for short hair. All of the hairstyles were created by our skilled hairstylists at Three Degrees Salon.
1. Slick-Back Haircut:
The slick-back haircut is a classic and sophisticated hairstyle where the hair is combed or styled backward, creating a polished and neat look.This style can work well with various face shapes, and its versatility makes it suitable for different hair types and lengths.
Recommended Face Shape: Round, Heart, Oval, Square, Diamond, Rectangle 
2. Short Bob:
The short bob is a classic hairstyle where the hair is cut short, typically at cheek length or slightly above, with the hair falling straight around the head. It’s versatile and tends to suit a variety of face shapes.
Recommended Face Shape: Round, Heart, Oval, Square, Diamond, Rectangle 
3. Angled Bob Cut:
The angled bob features a shorter back that gradually lengthens towards the front, creating an angled silhouette. It is a modern and stylish variation of the classic bob. It can be customized to suit different face shapes.
Recommended Face Shape: Round, Heart, Oval, Square, Diamond, Rectangle 
4. Textured Bob:
The textured bob is a modern and dynamic variation of the classic bob, featuring layers and texture for added movement and dimension. It gives a dynamic and playful look. This hairstyle can work well with a range of face shapes, and its versatility makes it a popular choice.
Recommended Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, Diamond, Rectangle
5. Short Mullet:
The short mullet features short sides and a longer back, creating a distinctive contrast in length, and creating edgy style. It can look good on various face shapes, but it tends to be particularly flattering on individuals with certain characteristics.
Recommended Face Shape: Oval, Heart, Diamond, Square 
6. Pixie Cut:
The pixie cut is a short and cropped hairstyle often with tapered sides and longer layers on top. The hairstyle can be bold, chic, and easy to maintain. While it may not suit every face shape, it can look fantastic on individuals with certain features.
Recommended Face Shape: Oval, Heart-shaped 
7. Mushroom Cut:
The mushroom cut is characterized by its rounded shape, shorter at the sides and longer on top.
It can be versatile and complement various face shapes.
Recommended Face Shape: Round, Oval, Square, Heart, Diamond
8. One Length Bob Haircut:
The one-length bob haircut, characterized by having the hair cut to a uniform length all around, can be a timeless and sophisticated choice. This style can work well with various face shapes, and its simplicity often adds an elegant touch. It creates a sleek and modern look.
Recommended Face Shape: Oval, Round, Heart-shaped, Diamond, Rectangle
9. Hime Cut:
The Hime cut is a Japanese-inspired haircut with straight, blunt-cut bangs and long, straight side locks.It can be a unique and stylish choice and tends to have a distinct and bold appearance. While the Hime cut may not be as universally versatile as some other styles, it can suit certain face shapes and features.
Recommended Face Shape: Oval, Heart, Diamond, Round, Square
As you may notice, almost every face shape appears in every haircut category as recommended.
Any haircut can suit almost every face shape; it just depends on how they are cut, layered, or texturized according to the face shapes and hair texture 😊
Conclusion
In the realm of short haircuts, knowledge of your face shape is a guiding principle that opens the door to a world of flattering possibilities.
From the versatile oval face to the bold angles of a square face, understanding the contours of your face is essential. Armed with this knowledge, you can confidently explore diverse short haircut styles, each tailored to accentuate your unique features.
However, while face shape provides a valuable guideline, it's not a strict rule. It's just one factor to consider alongside your personal style, hair texture, and maintenance preferences. Ultimately, the synergy between your face shape, personal style, and the artistry of a hairstylist paves the way to discovering the perfect short haircut that reflects your distinct personality and enhances your inherent beauty.
Here at Three Degrees Salon, we genuinely care about understanding your hair/face shape and providing personalized advice that suits your needs. If you are ready to embark on the hair transformation, book an appointment with our talented stylist!
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