But not everyone is destined to encountering hairstyle disaster after disaster on their quest for the perfect cut, and neither are you. All it takes is just a little bit of preplanning and consideration to get the perfect hairstyle each and every time you go to the salon. Here are just a few questions that you should ask yourself when changing your style:
How does the cut or style flatter my face and body shape? Probably the number one mistake that women make when choosing a new style is to choose a style that is unflattering to their features. For example: A swept back style would make a round face look even rounder, but a style that softens up the facial features with a little forward movement can make a round face appear more balanced and oval. Haircuts can also be tailored to draw the eye to your most stunning features and to detract it from those you’d rather hide.
How much time and effort will I have to put into styling each morning?
In today’s hectic-paced world, who has time to burn styling hair? Most of us need a style that is easy to work with and requires little time primping in front of the mirror. Even if you have a style that requires more work, it is likely that you will bypass a majority of the care and maintenance needed for it to look its best on most days. And that could add up to a lot of bad hair days. Instead, choose a style that is easy to work with and compliments your hair’s natural tendencies.
Will this style work with my hair’s type and texture or work against it?
If your hair is limp and straight, choosing a heavily layered style that requires a curling iron or hot rollers every day could get exhausting. Likewise, a sleek, flat style on extremely curly locks could take a lot of effort to maintain. So, try to choose a style that will work with your texture. By doing this, you can have a style that seems to go into place magically with little or no fuss on your part.
Will this style accommodate my lifestyle?
If you have to wear your hair up for your job or if you’re a tomboy who loves to throw on a ball cap, you should consider this before deciding on a hairstyle. After all, who wants to be stuck with a style that they have to curl each and every day when their tendency is to wear it in a pony tail? If you wear your hair up often, be sure to choose a style that will still allow you to do this when the mood or need strikes you.
Choosing the perfect hairstyle does not have to be complicated. Just take a little time to really think about what your needs and wants are, and you should be able to get the style you dream of easily. And the best part is that you won’t regret it once you have it.
Hairstyles that Works Best On You:
Round or square, oval or triangular, the shape of your face determines what hairstyles will look good on you. Your hairstyle plays a great role in making you look as dazzling as ever. A hairstyle that fits your color, face, personality, hair texture and lifestyle can make you look best in any dress, and during any part of the day.
The most important points to remember when choosing the perfect hairstyle for you would be your hair type, the shape of your face and the color of your complexion. It is always better to choose your hairstyle depending on your hair type, as this helps you avoid spending too much time with your hair.
Here are some General Hairstyle Tips to Consider:
- A short or cropped style will help a short neck to look longer, as will long hair piled up
Hair close around the face will help camouflage a double chin. - A short cut will look good on a person with a well-formed neck, delicate features, firm jaw, and / or a well-shaped head.
- Long hair will look good on a person with very healthy, shiny hair, if it’s cut in an up-to-date hairstyle and doesn’t fall below the Cleavage.
- Layered cuts can soften facial features.
- A chin-length cut of straight hair will look good on a long face, as will curls and waves, but not styles which pile the hair up.
- A short, spiky cut will look good on a square face, as will any sleek style that extends below the jaw line.
Fine and thin hair looks better when cut in a short bob with bangs of interest. Such hairstyles only need some blow-drying after shampooing. If you attempt at growing your thin hair long and then making curls, you will have to use lots of hair products, heat stylers and hair spray to try and get your curls to last even till lunch time. If you have thick and wavy hair, you can keep it long or short, and be able to dry your hair without the help of any blow dryer.
Those older women with pale complexions should choose brunette shades to look younger, while women of any age, having a light complexion, will look great with auburn hairs. Women having olive or dark complexions are the luckiest, as they have maximum choices for their hair colors. They look good in most colors, including blond, brown with red highlights, and burgundy.
It is important you know, and keep your face shape in mind when choosing the perfect hairstyle for yourself. If you don’t know your hairstyle, you just have to pull your hair back, and decide if your face looks heart shaped, diamond shaped, triangular or square shaped.
Women with triangular faces look great with short hairstyles while those with oval faces look great in just about any style. Those with diamond shaped faces find chin length hairstyles to look best on them, while women with heart-shaped faces look great with soft chin-length styles, with curls.
If you have a square face, layers that are nice, and thin with a short to mid length cut looks great on you. Side parting with curving layers that fall around your face tends to remove the square ness of your face. Avoid too short hairstyles that stop above the chin, as this accentuates your square jaw line.
Women with heart faces should have chin length or longer cuts with fringes or wispy layers to reduce the broad forehead. Curls also look great as they create an oval jaw line to make you look glamorous. However, avoid slicking your hair back and too much height, as this only accentuates your broad forehead.
Women with round faces need a longer cut which is longer than the chin. The best choices are razor cuts or long graduated layers as they make your face look longer. With height and flat tresses found on the sides of your ears, your face gets a better look. Whatever you choose, avoid center parting as this increases the shortness of your face.
If you are still unsure of which hair style to choose for yourself, you can always look through hair style magazines and websites to get ideas. Discuss these hairstyles with your hairdresser, as they are the best judge in determining the best hair style for you.
