Long Hair For Long Faces

Long Hair For Long Faces - Fall Winter 2010 Long Hairstyles Edition

No matter what the reason is, certain hairstyles can help to bring out the best features of a specific face shape while hiding the flaws. The same applies for those of you with long faces. Basically, what you would want to achieve is to lessen the effect of a long, narrow face by adding width to it. With the right kind of long hairstyle, you will be able to give the illusion of a shorter and fuller face.
Long Hairstyle Idea For Long Face

For those of you who have a straight hairstyle, you can add some width to your face with bangs. Bangs are exceptionally effective because it tends to cover up a large area (if not entirely) of the forehead. The best bet would be side-swept bangs. Avoid the blunt bangs.
Long Hairdo For Long Face

Next, waves and curls can be used to adverse effects because it can give the illusion of a wider face. It can add width to the sides of your face. However, if you want to do that, avoid short layers as it can give more volume on the top area which will lengthen the face. Instead, go for longer layers.
Long Wavy Hairstyle For Long Faces

As a general rule of thumb, what you need to do to give the impression of a wider face is to try and add bangs and curls. These two are the best bet for those of you who have long, narrow faces. Layering is also good, especially long layers as it can create horizontal lines.
Long Straight Hairstyle For Long Face

Avoid center parting as it can cause your face and nose to appear longer.

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