Going from long to short takes a lot of courage. Sure, hair can grow again, but we are aware that it doesn't happen overnight. That's why it's only understandable that you want to be well prepared and sure that you're actually choosing a hairstyle that you won't regret. The shape of the face plays a big role here. Which short hairstyle suits your face shape?
Find out your face shape to find the perfect short hairstyle for your guy. Because with a good analysis you will not only find out what flatters you, but also which haircuts you should definitely avoid.
What face shape do I have?
Before you can find the right hairstyle for you, you should know your face shape. What type of face do I have? Broadly speaking, faces are divided into the following main shapes:
- oval
- around
- angular/square
- heart-shaped
- diamond shaped
Measure your proportions
To find out which of these your face has, you should have some tools ready. These are:
- a headband or headband to keep your hair out of your face
- flexible tape measure
- Pen and paper
- Spiegel
As soon as you stand in front of the mirror with these tools, you can get started. The aim is to measure the face and then determine the shape of the face based on the measurements taken. How to proceed:
- Measure the length of theForeheadby placing the measuring tape on one temple, directly at the hairline and pulling it over the forehead to the other temple. The band is then located in the middle between the upper hairline and the eyebrows and runs transversely.
- Find the distance between thecheekbones, namely where the highest point is.
- You still need thoseJaw length, which you measure in two stages: Place the measuring tape on one side of the ear, along the corner of the jaw up to the tip of the chin. Repeat the same on the other side. Then to get the total jaw length, take the sum of both results.
- DieLength of the faceGet it by measuring from the hairline at the highest point of the forehead, across the nose and to the tip of the chin.
Find out the shape of your face
- Have an oval face
then the distance between the cheekbones is the widest in the length of the face. The outer contours of the face are rounded and become narrower towards the top and bottom. The distances from the cheekbones are usually the same length up and down. Sometimes the upper part is shorter than the area towards the chin. Another typical characteristic is that both the forehead area and the chin, which are actually the most pointed areas of the face, are still rounded.
- With a round face
The distance between the cheekbones is approximately the same as the length of the face. The forehead and chin are also not so pointed, but rather rounded. Viewed from the front, the outer edge of the face is also more round than angular or angular.
- The square face
The jawbones are particularly important for the angular shape. These are the widest area on this face, with the distance between the temples and the cheekbones being about the same width. These outer points form a line, so to speak: the vertical lines of a square. The upper contour of the forehead is also more straight than rounded and the chin is not as tapered as the top two shapes, but rather angular and straight.
- The heart-shaped face shape
is characterized by a wider forehead compared to the narrower chin area, which also tapers to a point. Compared to the oval face, the heart-shaped face also has higher and often more pronounced cheekbones. The forehead contours are similar to the angular face, where the corners are quite noticeable.
- The diamantene Form
has its highest point in the middle of the forehead (but without being too pointed), while the cheekbones are the widest point. From then on, the width of the face gradually becomes narrower and more pointed up to the chin.
Which short hairstyle suits your face shape – these cuts are optimal
So now that you have hopefully determined your shape, you would now like to finally know: which short hairstyle suits your face shape? There are advantageous haircuts, but also those that you should definitely avoid and we summarize the most important things below.
Short haircuts for oval faces
Which short hairstyle is suitable for an oval face? From the bobsleigh overWolf CutYou can really try everything from pixie to pixie and even the daring buzz cut, depending on how long you actually want to wear your hair and how much you dare. The oval face shape is probably the most uncomplicated of all. Since it has balanced proportions, you can't really go wrong with the hairstyle. If you have thin hair, we recommend a cut that adds volume, such as the bob. Very thick hair benefits from layers to take away some fullness. A shag or wolf cut, for example, looks very versatile.
Do’s:simply anything that doesn't unbalance the harmonious proportions of the face
Don’t’s:Hairstyles that visually lengthen or shorten the shape of the face
If the face is oval but narrower and more elongated:
Sometimes the face has an oval shape, but is quite elongated and narrow, so that the rules of the oval face shape no longer correspond. The short hairstyle for onenarrow faceshould of course balance the proportions and for this purpose make it appear a little wider. Curls are very suitable for this or a layered cut that emphasizes the cheeks. The volume that is created makes an elongated face appear shorter.
Styling short hairstyles for a round face
Does a short hairstyle suit me if I have one?round facehave? Definitely, as long as it's the right one. While you should never choose a hairstyle that is visually elongated for an oval face, this is exactly an advantage for a round face. It shouldn't be short on the neck, but it should be short on the sides. This can be achieved, for example, through sidecuts. But if that's too radical for you, leave your hair a little longer but short enough to be able to style it back on the sides and create a fake sidecut. This makes a round, full face appear narrower.
Which short hairstyle is suitable for a round face? The bob is also ideal as an all-rounder, even if you are looking for a short hairstyle for curls and a round face. An asymmetrical short hairstyle is also ideal because it loosens up the curves and makes the face appear a little more angular.
In any case, you should try to keep the hair out of your face with the short hairstyle instead of hiding the latter with strands of hair, as this has exactly the opposite effect.
Do’s:
- Bob, preferably with a side parting and also with straight bangs
- straight hair that stretches the face
- Steps that fall into the side of your face
- Long (grown out) pixie
- Bowl Cut
- Buzz Cut
- Short Shag
- French Bob
- Wolf cut
Don’t’s:
- classic, short pixie, unless it contains asymmetry
- side bangs to the bob
A notice:Especially if you have gained weight on your face, a round face shape quickly develops, even if you normally have different proportions. Therefore, you can also choose any short hairstyle for a fat face mentioned above.
The square face: which cut suits it?
You want to have a short hairstylesquare facemake it appear softer, i.e. compensate for the hard edges. A short bob, ideally with casual bangs, does just that. If you have straight hair, layers also prove to be very flattering. Add volume to the upper part of the face.
Do’s:
- Bob (with side parting)
- subtle ponies
- Steps
- Waves to loosen up, preferably with a side parting
- Short Shag
- French Bob
- Wolf Cut
Don’t’s:
- too flashy ponies
- straight ponies
- straight cuts that enhance the edges of the face
- kinnlanger Bob
- Pixie
- be careful with curls
Combine heart-shaped faces with the right hairstyle
The short hairstyle for a heart-shaped face aims to balance out the wide forehead and narrow chin. The bob as an all-rounder is perfect here again. It fits the forehead, but provides some fullness and volume in the chin area. For this purpose, the bob should be cut at chin height. You can also increase the volume with the help of curls (natural curls or perm) or waves. Another popular short hairstyle is the pixie cut and it looks particularly sophisticatedRachel Cut.
Do’s:
- Rachel-Cut
- slanted bangs
- thinning pony
- fringed cuts
- Pixie
- Bob with side parting
- French Bob
- Wolf Cut
- Bixie Cut
Don’t’s:
- voluminous pixie
- Too voluminous bob at the top
- thick ponies
- Middle parting
- short bangs
Which short hairstyle suits your face shape: the diamond-shaped face
What should the short hairstyle look like for a diamond face for women? A layered cut that ends at chin level perfectly loosens the edges on the cheekbones. A fringed pixie is also ideal as long as it's sideways,so asymmetrical, is styled. Here too, it is best to make sure that the fringes/tiers are at the level of the cheekbones, which is the widest part of the face. Unlike all the other styles, with the short hairstyle you can consciously have the opposite effect, namely provocatively highlight the “flaw” (the cheekbones). You can achieve this, for example, with a bob that ends at cheek level - a hairstyle that is already quite daring. In addition, straight and thick bangs should be added.
Do’s:
- Short haircut with chin length
- side pixie
- fringed cuts
- Short Shag
- Bob with side parting
- French Bob
- Wolf Cut
- Bixie CutBixie Cut
Don’t’s:
- Volume at the top of the head
- Steps in the chin area
