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How do I set a hair style for my face for men?

Published in Men's Hairstyles 2 mins read

Choosing the right hairstyle for your face shape can significantly enhance your look by balancing and highlighting your features. The key is to understand your face shape and select a style that complements it.

Understanding Your Face Shape

Identifying your face shape is the first step. Common face shapes include round, oval, square, heart, and diamond. Each shape has unique characteristics that certain hairstyles can either flatter or accentuate.

Hairstyles for Different Face Shapes

While the provided reference focuses specifically on round faces, the general principle applies to all shapes: you want to choose a style that creates visual balance and enhances your natural features.

Hairstyles for a Round Face Shape

As per the reference, if you have a round face shape, you want to create the illusion of height and angles to strengthen your features.

  • Key Principle: Add height on top and minimize width on the sides.
  • Recommended Styles: Styles that are short on the sides and longer on top will accomplish this, giving you height and length. This contrast helps to make the face appear less round and more angular.
  • Texture Consideration: If you have a thicker hair texture, you can also go with a messy style on top with shorter sides. The texture adds dimension and further helps to break up the roundness.

Examples for Round Faces:

  • Quiff or Pompadour: Height on top, tapered or short sides.
  • Slicked Back: Adds length to the face.
  • Undercut or Fade: Short sides with more length maintained on top.
  • Messy Crop: For thicker hair, create texture and height on top with shorter sides.

By applying these principles, especially for round faces as detailed in the reference, you can choose a hairstyle that best suits your facial structure. Consulting with a barber or stylist knowledgeable in face shapes can also provide personalized recommendations.