We will tell you how to correctly determine what kind of face shape you have, and explain why this cannot be done by eye.
There are millions of pictures on the net with examples of how to determine the shape of a woman’s face. But these visual aids are just drawings: this is how it looks round, and so it looks like a diamond-shaped one with high cheekbones. Alas, all these pictures will not help you to independently determine the shape of the face. The fact is that our brain is designed in such a way that we see ourselves somewhat differently than those around us see us. More often than not, we see ourselves better than we are! Simply put, the brain gives a signal to turn on “touch-up” and “filters”, as for the photo on Instagram. This is inherent in nature and acts only in relation to oneself, and not to strangers.
Scientists from Europe even conducted such – photographed ordinary people. One photo was retouched, the other was left original, and then the participants were asked to find the original. Almost everyone has chosen an embellished version of themselves! But when they were given the task of finding a genuine photo of another person, there were no mistakes.
Mirrors, photo and video cameras also distort reality, they can make us more beautiful, or vice versa. There is no need to strive to see your “true” face, but it is important to know what shape your face is. What for? To choose the right hairstyle and makeup. For men, by the way, it is also important to determine the shape of the face: this knowledge will come in handy when choosing a haircut, the shape of a beard and mustache.
How to determine the shape of a man’s or a woman’s face? We propose to abandon subjective assessments, having made a choice in favor of an accurate calculation.
Wide cheekbones make a square face, and it looks very beautiful! This fact is proven by the actress Keira Knightley. Looking at her, it seems that the classic – the oval face – is so boring!
How to determine if you have a square face:
The first indicator: measure the distance from the chin to the forehead, divide the resulting figure by 3.
Second indicator: measure the distance from the chin to the tip of the nose.
Now we compare the first and second indicators. If the second digit is greater than the first, then the face is square.
There is another way: measure the cheekbones, forehead and cheeks. For owners of a square face, these numbers will be almost the same.
A classic example of an oval face is actress Megan Fox. The star has a high forehead, an elongated chin and fairly high cheekbones (but they are not too prominent).
How to determine if you have an oval face?
We carry out the same measurements as described above. For an oval face, the indicators for point one and point two will be almost the same.
Another way to determine the shape of the face. Calculate the widest part. If these are cheekbones, and the forehead and chin lines are smaller, then you are the owner of an oval shape.
This shape is characterized by the absence of pronounced angles. Often girls with this shape look a little childish. An example is the Miranda Kerr model.
How can you tell if you have a round face?
Measure from your chin to your forehead. Then the width of the face. If the numbers are almost the same, then you have a round face. The height and width at the level of the cheekbones are almost the same.
Women of this type usually have a small forehead, but chubby cheeks are not always a sign of a round face.
The main feature is high wide cheekbones with a sharp chin. An example is the face of Chloe Grace Moretz. Stylists believe that hairstyles should be chosen especially carefully for such a shape. But, another owner of a diamond-shaped face, Jennifer Aniston, proves that girls with a similar type go both with long hair and voluminous haircuts. The hairstyle of the actress from “Friends” is often asked to repeat by clients of beauty salons.
How can you tell if you have a diamond-shaped face?
We take four main points: the central upper point of the forehead, chin, cheekbones. The distances for a diamond-shaped face from one point to another will be the same: from the forehead to the cheekbone, from the cheekbone to the chin.
This shape is characterized by a massive bottom. The most prominent parts of the face will be the chin and lower cheekbones. The jaw always looks heavier visually.
How can you tell if you have a pear-shaped face?
You need to compare the width of the forehead and jaw. If the second indicator is greater than the first, then you probably have a pear-shaped face. Among Hollywood actresses and singers, there are girls with similar shapes, for example. A prime example is Kelly Osbourne.
What is the head start of the Hollywood beauty Reese Witherspoon? One of the most difficult is triangular. Stylists usually put a lot of effort into correcting it. This shape is characterized by the fact that the forehead and hairline are the widest place. This is usually accompanied by high cheekbones and a narrow chin. Often it is slightly stretched forward.
How can you tell if you have a triangular face?
You can use a tape to measure. Apply it to your forehead: from temple to temple. Then measure the width of the face at the cheekbones. Is the first digit greater than the second? This means that you have a triangular shape.
Such famous women as Sandra Bullock, Celine Dion and Anne Hathaway have a long face. Often, owners of this shape believe that they have an oval face. But for the calculation, it is not only the width that matters, but also the height.
How to determine the shape of a woman’s face in this case?
Measure the width of your cheekbones, forehead and jaw with a centimeter or tape. For girls with a rectangular face, these three indicators will be approximately the same. The height should be almost twice the figures obtained.