Oval face: we select hairstyles and accessories, apply decorative cosmetics

The shape of the face is one of the main factors affecting the choice of hairstyles, makeup and accessories. The right choice of image components can distract attention from the appearance flaws, emphasize individuality and highlight strengths. Inadequately selected haircuts and accessories will exacerbate the flaws.

The oval shape of the face is considered a reference. Recommendations for owners of other types are reduced to visually bringing the shape of the face to the treasured oval. However, for classical proportions, there are rules and prohibitions. We will figure out how to emphasize natural virtues and avoid annoying mistakes.

Before choosing image elements, you need to determine the type of face configuration. This requires attention, firstly, on the ratio of three key points: forehead, chin and cheekbones. Secondly, it is necessary to determine the ratio of the length of the face to its width. These criteria serve as the basis for highlighting several varieties of facial contours.

To unify all varieties of appearance, facial contours are customary to compare them with geometric shapes:

• Square face characterized by a large forehead of medium height, powerful cheekbones and chin. The width of the forehead is approximately equal to the lower jaw, which makes the face look angular. The ratio of the height and width of the head is equal.
• Rectangular face similar to the square in sharpness outlines, powerful cheekbones and equal to the width of the forehead. The rectangular type differs from the square in greater height: the ratio of the length and width of the face is 2: 1.The chin is narrow, with pronounced corners. The hairline is not smooth, but resembles a broken curve.

• Long face It has elongated proportions of a high forehead, thin cheekbones and a small chin. The lower jaw is on the same vertical as the forehead. An elongated face differs from a rectangular one in a smoother smoothness of the lines of the chin and transition to the cheekbones. The hairline is rounded.
• Round face differs in the softened outlines of cheekbones and inexpressive chin. The forehead is medium or high. The most expressive place is the cheeks, so the face in the shape of a circle can look full, even in the absence of excess weight.

• Triangular face looks expressive. Its characteristic features: large forehead and sharp cheekbones, narrow, clear chin. The forehead and cheekbones are equal in width and contrast with the chin. The transition from the cheeks to the chin is elongated. The vertical dominates in the face. It sometimes looks too geometric.
• Face heart. Similar to a triangle in terms of the ratio of impressive forehead and cheekbones with a narrow chin. Differences of the "heart" from the triangle - lower height, more rounded cheekbones with a small chin.

• Rhomboid face has a miniature chin and a narrow forehead, which are combined with wide cheekbones. They are the most outstanding element of appearance and are guilty of the overall angular appearance. The forehead is low, the hairline is graphic. The lower jaw is narrow. The face is equal in length and width.
• Trapezoidal face is rare. The lower part is strongly accented: a large wide jaw and chin, which are opposed to a narrow forehead. Cheekbones are not expressed. A slight difference in the height and width of the face.

• Oval face stands out for its smooth outlines. The absence of sharp lines is characteristic. Rounded and harmonious transitions between the forehead, cheekbones and chin predominate. The approximate ratio of length and width is 3: 2. The absence of pronounced elements and the harmonious combination of horizontal and vertical brought this type a reputation for being the classic, most attractive and leaving maximum scope for successful experiments with hairstyles, makeup and accessories.

The common misconception that accompanies the determination of the type of face is the confusion between the elongated and oval varieties. To avoid misunderstandings, fundamental differences should be taken into account.

• The elongated face is visually longer than the oval.
• For an elongated face, hollow cheeks are characteristic, which reinforce the predominance of the vertical over the horizontal.
• An elongated face is often accompanied by a long, thin nose.
• The cheekbones and lower jaw look sharply angular. In the oval face, geometricity is absent.

It is necessary to remember the differences between an elongated and oval face. The latter wins in terms of the proportionality of the ratio of the forehead, cheekbones, chin, as well as the width and height. The main drawback of the elongated variety is the significant predominance of the vertical over the horizontal.

The harmonious proportions of the oval face allows you to choose a haircut of any length. The key rule is to consider the structure of the hair.

• Short hairstyles suitable for owners of thin hair without volume. They will allow you to demonstrate the ideal proportions of the face, visually lengthen the neck and create a young, modern look.

• Medium length haircuts - The most popular and winning option among women with all types of faces. They are suitable for hair of any structure and leave room for a variety of styling options.

• Extra long haircuts - Look good on dense, thick hair, which allows you to create an attractive, steady volume. The strength of elongated hairstyles is femininity and romance.

• Fringe length with oval face type - individual choice. Hair stylists recommend that owners of the reference oval open their foreheads in order to show the dignity of appearance, presented by nature. Lovers of haircuts with bangs should consider the forehead. If it seems too high or low, you should cover it with a short or asymmetric bang.

The perfect oval of the face opens up space for experiments with hair. The main requirement: laying should emphasize the perfection of the proportions of the oval. The task of masking problem areas in this case is absent.

For this reason, owners of an oval-shaped face are contraindicated:

• long straight thick bangs to the eyebrows and below;
• smooth loose hair of any length without curling and graduation;
• hairstyles with a strong vertical pile up.

With the exception of these forbidden species, the following haircuts are suitable for an oval face.

• Pixie - one of the hairdressing hits of recent seasons. It is a very short hair on the back of the head, which combines with longer “torn” front strands and asymmetric bangs. Hairstyle favorably emphasizes the line of cheekbones. It leaves freedom for numerous styling options using cosmetics: gel with the effect of wet locks, foam for volume and wax. The latter will make the structure of the "ragged" haircut more expressive.

• "Garcon", or "under the boy", - very short hair plus a small ragged bangs. A haircut provides maximum opportunities to demonstrate perfect proportions and opens your forehead.

• Square - Looks good on the hair of any structure. You can choose the classic version with an equal hair length or an asymmetric variety - with hair shortened at the back of the head and longer in front.

• Cessun - It has been popular for several decades, the brand name of a true Parisian Mireille Mathieu. Owners of an oval face are among the rare lucky ones whom this haircut adorns.

• "Cascade" - Varieties of graduated haircuts for medium length hair and elongated hairstyles. Ideal choice for thin hair. A short flight of hair gives the hair the necessary volume. If desired, hair cut in a cascade can be curled and get a feminine styling for an evening event, party or cocktail.

• Curly Haircuts - Suitable for an oval face, as they create an attractive volume. Modern classics - softly falling slightly curled large curls. The active "little demon" in the style of Angela Davis is better to postpone for noisy parties.

• Smooth styling with an oval face they give the opportunity to show the virtues presented by nature. They include short haircuts with combed back hair and elongated options with restrained low bunches-shells. Smooth hairstyles - a universal option that will support the office dress code, will be convenient during outdoor activities and suitable for a celebration.

The oval shape of the face does not impose any restrictions on the choice of an acceptable makeup technique. The competent use of decorative cosmetics will make the appearance brighter and emphasize individuality. With the help of make-up, an oval face can be made more sculptural and expressive. General rules:

• limit yourself to one color accent in makeup - eyes or lips; otherwise, the painted face will look vulgar;
• the actual shape of the eyebrows is a natural, natural-wide arc, slightly raised up;

• blush should highlight the line of the cheekbones and make it more pronounced: for this, the cosmetic product is applied along the cheekbones, from top to bottom in the direction from the external contours of the face to the corners of the lips;
• when using blush and tonal means, it is necessary to take into account that light shades attract attention, dark ones allow you to distract attention from a specific area; a modern trend - sculpting a face with the simultaneous use of several shades - this is a difficult technique that requires skill, you can practice using Internet videos based on the work of professional makeup stylists.

With the classic oval face shape, glasses with frames of any configuration are acceptable. Current trends recommend only giant glasses to be avoided: they were the last cry of fashion in the 1970s, today they look ridiculous and old-fashioned.

Traits of the face should be the main criterion for choosing glasses. If the contours of the lips, eyebrows and nose are tight, you should opt for a frame of graphical rectangular shape. If streamlined lines prevail in the face, the choice in favor of frames of a rounded configuration is optimal.

As an accessory for leisure, sun-protection accessories of the “aviator” model (with a straight top line and rounded lower rectangular contours) and “cat's eye” are welcome - a flirty design in the spirit of the 1950s.

When choosing jewelry and jewelry for an oval face, you must be guided by the same rules as when choosing a haircut: everything fits, except for straight vertical lines.

The reference oval will benefit from the neighborhood with miniature stud earrings, jewelry in the form of geometric shapes, thin earrings-rings of different sizes and materials.

The oval face allows you to choose accessories for beauty and warmth of the head, designed in any style. The model with which you need to be careful is a high cap with ear flaps with long ties. Such models are often made of fur, or, as sportswear, from synthetic high-tech fabrics. Their danger to the oval face is an overabundance of vertical lines.

In other cases, there are no restrictions when choosing a headgear for an oval face. Depending on your personal style, you can choose:

• Classic - hats. Suitable for coats, classic trench coats, formal jackets.

• Casual style - knitted hats, berets, fur volumetric earflaps. The main fashionable rule is no more than one fur thing in the image.

• Romantic and feminine style - a scarf. It will be a worthy frame for the reference oval.

• Sports and leisure - fur headphones. Bright witty accessory for owners of a healthy sense of humor.

The oval type of face leaves ample opportunity for fashion experiments. A careful approach to the choice of cosmetics and accessories, along with a sense of proportion and style, will make the image attractive and individual.

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