How facial styling works: from hairstyle to make-up

Our own face is often the first thing our counterpart looks at. This is because the human brain is trained by evolution to recognize and analyze faces. Now, of course, the question of the right styling arises. Because from hairstyle to make-up, you can do a lot right, but also a lot wrong. The focus is almost always on your own face shape.

Know your own face shape

In order to style a face correctly, you first need to know the shape of the face. There are basically three different types.

• Oval: The oval face shape has gentle curves at the chin and hairline and the widest point at the cheekbones. It is considered the “perfect” face shape and has soft contours.
• Round: The round face is characterized by broad cheekbones and generally appears shorter than other face shapes. In addition, there is often a lack of prominent contours or edges, which makes the face look particularly soft.
• Angular: The angular face type is characterized by special contours in the forehead, cheekbones and chin. The face appears rather hard and elongated compared to other types.

In addition to these three types, there are also heart-shaped and diamond-shaped faces. A heart-shaped face is significantly wider at the forehead than at the chin. High cheekbones are also characteristic. The diamond-shaped face, on the other hand, tapers from the cheekbones to the forehead and chin.

Making big changes with small accessories

A break in style on the face is often difficult to achieve. Accessories are therefore often the best way to add variety quickly and without a major change of style. In recent years, glasses in particular have shed their reputation as a mere visual aid and have increasingly become a trendy accessory for the face. Whether round or square lenses, wafer-thin temples in a golden color or striking frames made from natural materials such as wood. There are now countless models. This allows spectacle wearers to build up their own small collection over time and emphasize the styling of their face with the help of their visual aid. Round glasses with thicker frames are particularly suitable for a square face. Round and oval faces benefit from square glasses with more delicate frames.

Jewelry can also be used to create either subtle or striking styling. Necklaces and earrings are just as eye-catching as special face jewelry. Again, it depends on the shape of the face. Round and oval faces benefit from stretching accessories. Long and narrow earrings or necklaces with long pendants are perfect here. When it comes to jewelry, round and softly flowing shapes are particularly suitable for angular faces.

The right make-up for perfect styling

The right make-up can set the scene for any face. Whether a natural look or bright colors. To a certain extent, the shape of the face also plays an important role here. A round face can be given more striking contours with the help of shading. This requires foundation that is one to two shades darker than your actual skin type. This is then applied from the temples over the cheekbones to the jaw. Use highlighter to create light shades around the mouth and eyes and in the middle of the forehead.

For angular faces, on the other hand, the foundation can be used along the hairline and on the tip of the chin. The cheeks can also be particularly emphasized here. Whether blush or bronzing powder – good blending is important. Otherwise, the cheeks look a little too artificial.

Oval face types can basically follow the make-up 1×1 for the round face. Light highlighter on the forehead and chin creates a beautiful shade and skillfully highlights the face. We also recommend using lipstick for all face types. Whether bright red or soft pink. Emphasizing the lips creates a direct eye-catcher on any face.

Which hairstyle would you like?

As with jewelry, make-up and glasses, it is of course also important to wear what you personally like best when it comes to hairstyles. However, there are also some hairstyles that are particularly flattering for different face shapes and ensure natural styling. Round faces are particularly suitable for shoulder-length hair and long hairstyles. A long bob with a side parting, for example, makes for a radical makeover. Rectangular faces, on the other hand, can be loosened up with curls or layered hairstyles. The straight fringe also flatters the rectangular face type. This can conceal a high and prominent forehead. On round faces, however, the bangs often cover too much of the forehead. When it comes to color, the most important thing is the natural complexion. Light shades such as golden blonde or light brown are particularly suitable for warm skin types. For dark skin types, on the other hand, cold brown tones, ash blonde or black are more suitable.

The hat is back!

Hats have made a real comeback in recent years. Whether small or large, fedora or straw hat. Hats are particularly fashionable companions from spring to fall. The eye-catcher on the head can be coordinated with the outfit and creates an additional accessory. But it doesn’t always have to be the classic hat. The comfortable jogging suit can also be worn casually with large sunglasses and a baseball cap. Bandanas, berets and fishing hats have also made a fashionable comeback and add an extra accent to the face. Of course, a hat is also particularly practical. Because underneath, the hairstyle doesn’t always have to be perfect. So if you need to move particularly quickly and still want to look stylish, the hat is particularly suitable.