Trapezoidal, or pear-shaped face - the shape of the face, the widest in the lower third. This may be the jaw line or the lower part of the cheeks, but the main feature is the heavy lower part of the face, which visually outweighs the upper one. As a rule, a trapezoidal face has a narrow forehead.

If the lines of the face are clear, angular - this shape is called trapezoidal. The main task in the correction, the purpose of which is to approach the oval, is to balance the upper and lower parts of the face and soften the lines.

If the lines are soft, rounded, well-defined cheeks - such a face is pear-shaped. The main task of the correction in this case is to balance the face and give clarity and graphic lines.

Haircuts and hairstyles.

The main task of hairstyles in the case of a trapezoidal face is the redistribution of volume. It is necessary to reduce the volume in the lower third of the face and add it to the top of the head.

Short haircuts do a good job of adding volume if they are slightly elongated and styled with volume at the roots. Their disadvantage is that they open the lower part of the face and cheeks. Therefore, when choosing a short haircut, you need to evaluate what exactly makes the face trapezoidal. If the problem is in a narrow forehead, a bob, elongated garcon and pixie options are perfect, bangs will be good, preferably long, oblique and always lush from the hair roots. It is better to refuse elongated strands along the face, which are often left when cutting a bob - they will not hide voluminous cheeks, but will emphasize the shape of the face.

The ideal haircut option is a cascade on the hair middle length. strands different lengths allow you to create the necessary volume in the upper part of the head and hide the excess volume in the lower part. In terms of volume, the most advantageous styling is big curls, but if the face is pear-shaped, then curly hair roundness is emphasized. In this case, it would be preferable to have a graduated bob or bob for straight hair, with volume at the roots.

If you wear long hair, limit yourself to the length of the shoulder blades: the more mass of hair, the more it visually weighs down the lower part of the face. Try cascading haircuts with volume at the top of the head. If you wear bangs - let it be a slanting bang that opens part of the forehead. Strands near the face should be shorter than the main body of hair, and be slightly longer than the chin to cover the sides of the face. Laying is preferably voluminous at the roots. Curls are more suitable for a trapezoidal face, more graphic styling for a pear-shaped face, optimally on straight hair.

Hairstyles.

If you need to tie your hair into a hairstyle, opt for high hairstyles, with volume at the roots of the hair - on top and on the sides, to visually expand the upper part of the face. A lush oblique bang will be good, opening part of the forehead.

Glasses - perfect accessory for a trapezoidal face. Large, bright frames that draw attention to the upper part of the face are one of the better ways correcting its shape. Let the top edge of the frame be slightly wider than the face - this will also help balance the heavy bottom part.
Nerd type frames are suitable for corrective glasses, cat eye, browlines. The smoother and rounder the lines of your face, the stiffer the shape of the frame should be.

For sunglasses, wayfarers, aviators, cat's eyes, giants are preferred - all forms that widen upwards, large, in bright frames. The gradient color of the lenses, large temples with catchy decor will look great.

Eyebrows are another way to balance the upper and lower parts of the face along with the use of glasses. For a trapezoidal face, eyebrows must be worked out even with a minimum of makeup: they must be well dyed and have a clear shape. Wide and long eyebrows are preferred. In order to further expand the face, you can try to slightly increase the distance between the eyebrows. The steepness of the break depends on the features of your face: if they are soft, and the shape of the face is closer to a pear-shaped, either straight eyebrows or eyebrows with a strong break will be good. If the facial features are clear, and the shape is close to a geometric trapezoid, then the break may be softer.
Pay attention to the option of straight eyebrows: they will add clarity to a trapezoidal face and accentuate the upper third of the face.

Makeup.

The main task of makeup for a trapezoidal face is to balance the upper and lower parts of the face.

To do this, when sculpting, apply a light tone across the entire width of the forehead. Do not shade the forehead on the sides. In a dark tone, work out the hollow under the cheekbone, the side contour of the face and the chin.
Accents placed with the highlighter, focus on the upper and central parts of the face: it can be the forehead, under the eyebrow, cheekbones, back of the nose, bend over upper lip- the specific application scheme depends on the individual features of your face.

It is preferable to apply blush under the cheekbone and shade diagonally, in the direction from the wings of the nose to the temples. If you are using both blush and a dark tone for sculpting, it is very important to blend the blush well so that it smoothly transitions into shading, and there is no light border between the two zones.

In any makeup option, it is important to carefully work out the eyebrows. If they are light or rare - it is necessary to carefully paint over, achieving a clear shape and the necessary color saturation.

On a trapezoidal face, makeup with an emphasis on the eyes will look very good. This will draw attention to the upper part of the face and distract from the "heavy" bottom.

Hats.

Hats should create additional volume at the top of the head. If you wear hats, try on straight-brimmed or turned-up brims. It can be a boater, panama hat, basket hat, cowboy or ranger hat, different variants wide-brimmed hats, as well as a fedora, if the tops and brim are wide enough.

A similar principle applies when choosing hats: their width should be the same or wider than the widest part of the face. Oversized hats fit coarse knit, berets, fluffy fur hats.

Decorations.

Earrings - not the best option jewelry for a trapezoid face. By drawing attention to its lower third, they can emphasize the shape of the face. If you wear earrings every day, then the best choice there will be small studs - pearl or metal with a matte finish, without large shiny stones.
For an evening look, you can pick up long dangling earrings, chin-length or lower, with bright inserts or decorative elements at the ends. This will help shift the focus from the cheeks to the chin and neck.

• Too much volume near the chin
• Hair of one length, it is better to make layering
• smooth beam or ponytail
• Too short haircuts

Let's compare the wrong and the right hairstyle for a pear-shaped face.

For short hair

A bob or an elongated bob with volume at the top will suit you. most popular haircut recent years. She suits almost everyone. But for girls with a pear-shaped face, the main rule is not to create too much volume near the cheekbones and chin.

The entire volume should be at the top. Please note if you have Thick hair, this haircut is not for you. The entire volume of hair will be in the lower part, and this will inevitably make your chin visually heavier.

An excellent variation of this haircut is just below the cheekbones, it is ideal for thick hair.

For medium length hair

Deep parting on the side.
Such a parting will, as it were, scatter the width of your chin. And that's exactly what we're trying to achieve. Always try to let some hair out near the open ear to soften the look, add volume to the top, and balance out the side-parted elongated bangs.

High beam.
Sometimes it’s worth opening up your face and showing all its charm. Gather all your hair into a voluminous high bun. The main thing is not to narrow it too much and smooth it, this will only emphasize the wide lower part. By adding volume to the bun, the silhouette of the entire head will become oval. Now all attention is on your eyes, face and image in general.

Oblique elongated bangs.
No matter how long your hair is, an elongated bang with a voluminous top will help out in any situation. Especially when you are in a hurry, and you just want to tie a tail or a bun. It will complement any hairstyle or weaving. By releasing bangs, you will soften the whole image, balance the lower and upper parts of the face.

Lush straight bangs.
More suitable for those who have not so much a wide chin as a narrow forehead. Straight bangs will create an oval silhouette of the entire head.

For long hair

All variations long curls will suit you. They will make you more romantic and smooth out the accent of the chin. You can try classic soft curls from the chin, vintage waves with a deep side parting or just a beach waving.

The pear-shaped face is characterized by a massive chin, the lower jaw of which is square in shape, and a wide lower part of the face. In addition, distinctive features of this type of face are a relatively narrow forehead, a wide jaw line and prominent cheekbones. The main task of haircuts, hairstyles and bangs for a pear-shaped face is to balance the upper and lower parts of the face. As a result right choice hairstyles, the face will visually acquire oval proportions, which are considered reference.

The right choice of hairstyle for a pear-shaped face is made taking into account its shape. Thus, before choosing a haircut, you should find out what shape of face you have. How to do it? It's easier! It is enough to read the article about.

Owners of a pear-shaped face are not recommended high and smooth hairstyles with hair combed back or strands “sleek” at the temples. Such hairstyles, no matter how you like them, unfortunately, will emphasize the flaws in the shape of the face. It is advisable to opt for small and medium natural curls and careless fleece. Hairstyle should give volume to the crown. Girls who have a pear-shaped face will fit a little short haircuts. In this case, the hair should be laid in the direction of the forehead, and their length should be enough to cover the ears.

Must be avoided:

• hairstyles and haircuts that add volume to the lower part of the face;
• hairstyles with hair combed smoothly at the temples;
• extremely short haircuts;
• central holes.

Before you do your hair, you should comb your hair. When drying your hair, you need to lift them at the roots. Styling at home is carried out using a large round comb. The comb must be held at the roots of the hair and at the same time, with the help of a hair dryer, direct a stream of air at them. When styling hair, use by professional means. In particular, before drying your hair, you need to apply a special mousse to them along the parting, which is designed to maintain hair volume throughout the day. Know that ideal hairstyles for a pear-shaped face do not have to have a perfect straight parting, the best option in this case is a side parting.

Stop your choice on:

• haircuts and hairstyles that suggest the presence of additional curls at the temples, which will add volume to the upper part of the face;
• hairstyles that hide wide cheekbones and frame the chin;
• original, asymmetrical hairstyles and styling;
• haircuts with hair long enough to cover the ears;
• hairstyles with thick bangs, which will help balance the proportions of the face;
• hairstyles with side parting;
• hairstyles with long bangs combed to the side.

When choosing hairstyles for a pear-shaped face, keep in mind that the most practical in the case of this face shape are hairstyles modeled on the inverted shape of your face. Hair should be medium length or short. However, this does not mean that long hair is banned. By no means! But in the case of long hair, you will have to devote an extremely long time to styling and shaping the hairstyle.

Perfect oval, snow-white and clean skin, as well as facial features that are in harmony with each other - recognized standards of beauty. But you can break this idyll with an unsuccessful hairstyle, as a result, the image becomes sloppy, comical. And vice versa, do not despair for those whom nature has not endowed with a Hollywood appearance - a properly selected haircut will help to hide flaws and emphasize dignity. There are several types of face, they significantly affect the choice of hairstyles. Let's consider each of them in detail.

Round face shape

Every woman tries to look fashionable and perfect, so the question of a haircut (hairstyle) arises more than once. For owners of a round face, stylists have prepared many options for hairstyles and haircuts. Please note that hair length may vary.

The round face is distinguished by smoothness, softness of lines, gives the appearance of a childish spontaneity and disposes to itself. The type is determined simply: its length is almost equal to its width. You can give the image of femininity, slightly stretch it with the help of simple tricks:

• Asymmetric, oblique bangs, laid to one side, with any length of hair - a great option to hide a wide forehead, visually lengthen the face. Ginnifer Goodwin's short haircut is a prime example. With the help of voluminous asymmetrical bangs, the girl managed to hide the fullness of her cheeks, to give the image of femininity.

• Soft waves that go over the face will focus on the cheekbones and hide the "appetizing" cheeks. The parting should be straight, shifted to the right or left. This secret clearly demonstrates charming Mila Kunis.

• For lovers of graduated haircuts, you should move part of the volume to the crown. For medium length hair, cascading haircuts are suitable, but each of the tiers of the hairstyle should end below the chin line.

• For girls with even hair, rounded shapes can be corrected by transferring the parting from the bridge of the nose. Pictured is Kelly Clarkson, who managed to narrow her face thanks to increased volume at the crown and an offset parting.

• Another bright, successful example of how to visually lengthen the face is the image of Marilyn Monroe. Volumetric curls, bangs falling on the face, transfer volume to the top of the head and divert attention from chubby cheeks.

• pixie haircut - suitable option for bright and bold personalities. But be careful, the bangs should casually fall to the side, and the main volume should be concentrated above the cheekbones. You can visually stretch your face using the example of the famous actress Michelle Williams.

• You can see another successful version of a shortened and fashionable pixie in the following photos. Due to the layering, the gradient of the hairstyle on the top and side bangs at an acute angle, the stylists managed to visually lengthen the face, divert attention from rounded cheeks.

Now consider hairstyles that categorically do not suit chubby beauties:

• smooth, straight bangs - a taboo for girls with round face;

• bob haircuts with styling from the face;

• the hair is pinned up at the crown, the forehead is completely open. To make the image harmonious in this case, it is enough to select a few strands from the face;

• parting strictly along the bridge of the nose in the absence of bangs.

Oval face

The oval shape of the face is considered exemplary, ideal. But keep in mind that incorrectly placed accents in the hairstyle can further lengthen it, make it excessively thin. The oval face is narrower in the chin and at the temples, and its widest part is located in the cheekbones.

As a rule, owners of this face shape can safely experiment with hairstyles, but the recommended hair length is shoulder-length. The following options will be especially successful:

• A classic bob or bob with bangs to the side will open the cheekbones, emphasize perfect shape faces. Check out how feminine and sophisticated Sharon Stone looks with a short haircut and an open forehead.

• For beauties with long hair (as in the photo of Melissa George), stylists recommend opening the forehead and making light, smooth waves, while the hair can be pinned up on one side. Such an asymmetry will emphasize the perfect oval, give the image a slight mystery.

• Look great hairstyles with ragged bangs, elongated "feathers" falling to one side. At the same time, it is not necessary to weight the hair with varnish and fixatives; lightness and playfulness are welcomed in the image. The following photos will clearly demonstrate this option.

• To create a romantic gentle image for girls with long hair, stylists recommend giving preference to graduated haircuts, but the layers should not stand out. An inconspicuous cascade, like that of Penelope Cruz, combined with a slight volume at the crown, will soften facial features and slightly round the oval.

• To give the appearance of brightness, to emphasize the cheekbones, you can short haircuts with a voluminous crown. For girls with long hair, it is not necessary to lose the length of the curls, there is an equally spectacular option. To do this, perform a small bouffant at the roots, secure with invisibility or collect in a ponytail, sprinkle with varnish. This hairstyle is ideal for a festive dinner, and its implementation will take no more than 5 minutes.

• An elongated caret with and without bangs - ideally combined with oval shape faces. Here you can safely experiment: soft waves or perfect smooth hair, straightened with an iron, slight negligence or formality, severity.

• Bold, confident girls will suit haircuts in the style of a la garcon, as Alyssa Milano did. The haircut emphasizes the ideality of the form, demonstrates the steadfastness, confidence and perseverance of character.

It is very difficult to spoil the image of girls with an oval face type. This is perhaps the most versatile type of appearance. So feel free to experiment!

rectangular shape

The rectangular type of face is also called angular. Characteristic features of appearance are a massive, heavy jaw and a straight hairline along the forehead, and the width in the forehead is equal to the width at the chin. Angular outlines are characteristic male face, and women they give rudeness.

The main task when choosing a hairstyle is to smooth out the corners, visually lighten the image, narrow the width of the forehead and chin.

For owners rectangular face The following secrets of stylists will come in handy:

• For lovers short hairstyles pixie haircuts are ideal, a la garcon without bangs and with additional volume at the temples. The direction of styling is also important - the curls are directed away from the face, opening the forehead.

• A short haircut with thick, asymmetrical bangs is suitable. Additional volume on top will visually narrow the chin. Pay attention to how harmonious and feminine the Russian singer Valeria looks.

• Bob-car, square, cascade will hide rough features, provided that the length of the strands is just below the chin, and part of the hair will go over the face, stylists recommend complementing the image with oblique long bangs and an offset parting. A good example of a successful transformation is the following images of Sandra Bullock.

• For owners long hair you can use the example of the charming Angelina Jolie. To hide the angular outlines, a side parting and soft curls from the face help her. The forehead remains open.

• Ragged cascading haircut, asymmetrical bangs - a worthy solution to the problem. The method works on both straight and wavy hair.

What mistakes should be avoided in choosing a hairstyle:

• symmetry is absolutely contraindicated for owners of a rectangular shape;

• curls, curls should not be wound on the face;

• even bangs will hide the forehead and make the chin even more massive.

Square shape

If the width of the face at the level of the upper edge of the lips is equal to the width along the line of the eyes, most likely you are the owner of a square shape.

This appearance is rough, angular. To round the outline, to give the image of femininity, sensuality, the following recommendations will help:

• Short haircuts with extra volume at the temples open the neck and visually lengthen the face. In this case, asymmetric, but not even bangs are allowed. American actress Natalie Portman took advantage of this technique.

• You can hide the protruding corners of the jaw with a bob haircut, an elongated bob. It doesn't have to be straight hair. Light curls with volume in the ear area will round the face.

• For long hair, it is better to use graduated, cascading haircuts. Please note that the shortest strands should be at shoulder level. A great example of such a transformation is supermodel, actress and TV presenter Heidi Klum.

• Socialite, the famous sexy blonde Paris Hilton successfully manages to hide the angular outlines, thanks to the additional volume at the neck and asymmetrical, long bangs. Take note of this approach.

• A bouffant at the crown, an open forehead and large curls in the neck are a great way to visually stretch the face. You can appreciate this technique in the photo of the world-famous actress Demi Moore.

• Another option is to stretch, smooth square face demonstrates American supermodel Cindy Crawford. To make the image feminine, sensitive, she was helped by a side parting, an open forehead and a little volume at the temples and below the chin.

Common mistakes that owners of a square face shape make:

• straight bangs do not hide, but emphasize the angular outline;

• cascading haircuts framing the face are banned;

• ladder, which begins at the level of the earlobes;

• additional volume in the cheekbones with a short haircut;

• haircuts with hair length at the level of the chin.

triangular face

The triangular face is distinguished by a wide upper part in comparison with the chin area. This shape resembles a triangle turned downwards with a sharp top. Please note that such a face may have a sharp chin, sunken cheeks or smooth, soft outlines and expressive cheeks. Often the hairline has a protrusion in the center, the so-called widow's cape, and the shape of the face resembles a heart.

To balance the upper part of the face and chin, to achieve harmony in the image, stylists recommend:

• It is important to use layered cuts so that the hair frames the cheekbones and provides extra volume to the area. To this end, you can twist the ends of the hair on a curling iron or curlers, and parting can be done in the center. We offer a visual assessment of the effectiveness of the reception in the photo of Reese Witherspoon.

• With short haircuts, be careful not to new hairstyle did not add volume to the forehead. Stylists recommend trying an elongated a la garcon, bob or pixie, but with an elongated oblique bang.

• Asymmetric bob with volume in the lower third of the face - perfect option hide imperfections. This technique was once used by Reese Witherspoon. What came out of it, look at the photo.

• Oblique elongated bangs or strands released from the face look elegant, natural, and for girls with a triangular face, this is an additional opportunity to hide flaws. The lower part of the hair can be braided into a voluminous braid, a ponytail falling over one shoulder.

• For beauties with a wide forehead, a heart-shaped face, even bangs and light waves in the neck are suitable. As a result, you will hide the wide part of the face, settle the narrow chin, as Naomi Campbell did.

What hairstyles for a triangular shape are prohibited:

• short haircuts with an open forehead;

• elongated caret, with the ends laid away from the face;

• any hairstyles with volume at the temples;

• haircuts with hair length at the level of the chin;

• styling with slicked back bangs, fully showing the forehead.

pear shape

The pear-shaped (trapezoid) shape is distinguished by a heavy lower part and a narrow top (along the line of the temples).

To make the image harmonious, it is enough to balance the area near the forehead and chin. To do this, stylists use the following tricks:

• With ease, short haircuts in the style of bob, pixie, garcon with additional volume at the crown will help to redistribute the volume from the cheeks to the temples. It is better to refuse elongated strands that go down along the cheeks, they only focus on large cheeks.

• Side parting, parted forehead - salvation for girls with a pear or trapezoid face. Rate it. how harmonious Olivia Wilde looks with asymmetrical styling.

• Volumetric, thick bangs, opening part of the forehead - the best way out for any hair length.

• Cascade haircuts with volume at the roots will also correct appearance flaws. Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston uses this technique. Please note that for greater visualization of volume in the upper part of the face, she adds light strands.

Options that do not suit girls with a pear-shaped or trapezoidal face shape:

• additional volume in the cheek area is unacceptable. See how Olivia Wilde emphasizes the massiveness of her cheeks in the next photo;

• lack of volume at the roots, combined with a parting in the middle. An unsuccessful hairstyle shows Jennifer Aniston in the next photo;

• twisted ends of the hair at the level of the chin emphasize roundness.

diamond shape

Owners of a diamond-shaped face have a narrowed line of the forehead and lower jaw against the background of wide cheekbones. It is easy to correct the defect, it is enough to visually expand the area at the temples.

• Oblique, angular or lush, rounded bangs are a must in many cases. Pay attention to how harmoniously, feminine Lisa Kudrow looks with her.

• A slightly open forehead, combined with additional volume at the crown, is an ideal technique for smoothing out the massiveness of the cheekbones. They were successfully used by Sophia Loren, the side parting added additional volume.

• Hair below the shoulders, styling, expanding downwards, visually rounds the chin, makes the image gentle, soft.

• Short asymmetrical haircuts with bangs is a great option.

• There are curls twisted at the chin line. It is possible that several strands cover voluminous cheekbones. In this case, it is better to open the forehead, add volume at the roots, as Lisa Kudrow did.

Unsuccessful options for girls with a diamond-shaped face:

• short, non-voluminous haircut and a completely open forehead;

• straight hair without volume at the crown;

• styling, voluminous in the cheekbones;

• a central parting combined with perfectly even strands.

To sum up: a hairstyle is a magical tool that can be used to hide some of the defects in the shape of the face, give it femininity and smooth out angular outlines. The recommendations of experts in our article will help to correctly place accents and choose a good haircut for every beauty.

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Face shape and character
or Determination of character by shape and your face

Interpretation of the meaning of the shape of the face and its influence on your character and destiny.

It is known that the shape of a person's face can tell a lot about its owner. Now, just by looking at the face of your interlocutor, you can easily determine his character, abilities and social potential.

Knowing the features of character, depending on the shape of the face. You will be able to improve relationships with others, learn to understand the people with whom you communicate, and also easily find a common language with people around you.

So there are seven basic face types. Choose your type and find out the result:

Oval (classic) face shape

People with an oval face shape are endowed with wisdom, calmness and a gentle disposition. They are ambitious and purposeful and hardworking. They don't like to retreat. To achieve their goals, they will invest all their strength and energy. Easily adapt and adapt to any life situations. You can also note the increased sensitivity and self-criticism.

Round face shape

Its owners are usually kind, gentle and peaceful people. They try their best to avoid conflicts with people, which is why they sometimes give the impression of being overly submissive.

If people with a round face have protruding cheekbones, this indicates strong-willed and leadership skills character. Such people are born leaders.

Rectangular (elongated) face shape

Belongs to deep-thinking people with high intellectual abilities. The owners of this face shape are balanced, prone to reflection and truthful, they cannot stand falsehood. True, they are quite sensitive because of which they tend to be offended. They have a heightened sense of justice. People with this face shape become wise rulers, fair leaders and military men.

Square face shape

The square shape often belongs to quick-tempered people, courageous and a little rough people. They are persistent, determined and stubborn. They have a particularly developed desire to strive for success. They are born fighters and leaders.

Women with this face shape tend to dominate in family relationships. And they are able to compete with men in any field.

Triangular (heart-shaped) face shape

More often, the triangular shape of the face belongs to cunning, intelligent and quirky people. Jealous, but at the same time, they themselves are deprived of such a feeling as affection or devotion. They can become spies or shameless businessmen, in positive cases they are drawn to philosophy or art.

Pear-shaped (or trapezoidal) face shape

Men with a pear-shaped face are calm, slow and intelligent people. They do not like to set high goals for themselves, and even more so at any cost to achieve them. Rarely bring something to the end, lazy. They often let things go by themselves.

At the same time, women with this face shape are optimistic, sociable and, as a rule, happy in life.

Diamond shaped face

It should be noted that this face shape is quite rare. The owners of this form have wisdom, complaisance and tolerance in their character. At the same time, sometimes such people are quite prudent.

Vladislav Klimov

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