The suit makes the man, according to an old adage. The same can be said of the man's hairstyle, though. If you're a guy, the way you wear your hair says a lot about your character and the lifestyle you have, just the way it is with women's hairstyles. And since you always need to put your best face forward regardless of your gender, you have to make sure that whatever hairstyles for men you choose to adopt has to be appropriate for the shape of your face. Doing so will make you look more attractive.
So, which hairstyles for men are appropriate depending on the shape of their face? Here are a few general guidelines to follow in choosing hairstyles for men when it comes to face shape.
- Oval. Oval is considered to be the perfect facial shape, both for men and for women. Men's and women's hairstyles as well as makeup techniques for women are all designed to create the illusion of an oval face. When you have a naturally oval facial shape, you can wear any hairstyle and still look good. A haircut that keeps your locks out of your face is the best if you have an oval-shaped face, however, because it will highlight the perfect shape of your face.
- Round. If your face is round, you'd have the tendency towards chubby cheeks and a soft chin. Your hairstyle should balance out that roundness. You can have your locks cut high at the top, maybe with bangs or an off-center part. Avoid hairstyles that frame your cheekbones because they will make your face look rounder.
- Square. Square is a very masculine facial shape. It has a lot of angles. If you have a square face, you'd probably have chiseled cheekbones and chin. Unless you want to look ultra-manly like the very square-faced Arnold Schwarzenegger in his Terminator role, you'd need to soften your angles with your haircut. A layered hairstyle and avoiding a center part will do the trick.
- Triangle. A triangle-shaped face is one that has a narrow forehead and a wide jaw-line. When choosing a hairstyle for men with a triangle-shaped face, it's always better to add volume around the top and the forehead - perhaps a fringe or bangs.
- Heart. The heart is a sweet facial shape, narrow at the chin and wide at the forehead. It is the exact opposite of the triangle. To balance out a heart-shaped face, you should choose a longer hairstyle that extends below your cheekbones. Let your hair frame your face.
If you want to put your best face forward all the time, it's very important that you choose a hairstyle for men that flatters the shape of your face. But whatever hairstyle you choose, you must also make sure that you take very good care of your hair. Keeping your hair well-maintained, in a style that complements the shape of your face and in the peak of good health will make you look more attractive.