MEN'S GUIDE TO PERFECT HAIRSTYLES BY FACE SHAPE

QUICK FACE SHAPE TEST

Finding your face shape is simple:

1. Stand in front of a mirror

2. Pull hair completely back from your face

3. Trace your face outline on the mirror with a washable marker

4. Answer these questions:

   • Is your jaw the widest part? Square face

   • Is your face longer than it is wide with straight sides? Rectangle face

   • Is your face equally wide and long with soft curves? Round face

   • Is your face widest at the cheekbones with a narrower forehead and jaw? Diamond face (wide cheekbones for heart shape too)

   • Is your forehead wide with a narrow, pointed chin? Heart face

   • Is your face about 1.5 times longer than wide with cheekbones as the widest point? Oval face

BEST MEN'S HAIRSTYLES BY FACE SHAPE

OVAL FACE

The most versatile face shape - most styles work well

1. Classic Crop

• Style details: Short sides with slightly longer top, textured

• How to get it: Ask for a #2-4 clipper on sides, scissor cut top to 1-2 inches

• How to style:

  1. Apply dime-sized amount of matte pomade to damp hair

  2. Work through with fingers, pushing hair forward then slightly to side

  3. Let air dry or use blow dryer on low heat

2. Slicked Back Undercut

• Style details: Very short sides with longer top combed back

• How to get it: Ask for #1-2 fade on sides, leave 3-4 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply styling cream to damp hair

  2. Comb all hair straight back

  3. Use blow dryer while continuing to comb back

  4. Finish with light hold hairspray

SQUARE FACE

Strong jawline, bold features

1. Textured Quiff

• Style details: Short sides with height and texture on top

• How to get it: Ask for tapered sides with 2-3 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair

  2. Blow dry while pushing front hair up and back

  3. Use fingers to create messy texture on top

  4. Finish with light-hold product

2. Side Part with Fade

• Style details: Clean fade on sides with classic side part

• How to get it: Ask for a high fade on sides, 2-3 inches on top with clear side part

• How to style:

  1. Apply small amount of pomade to damp hair

  2. Create part on your preferred side

  3. Comb top hair away from part

  4. Let air dry or blow dry on low heat

ROUND FACE

Soft features with fuller cheeks

1. Pompadour

• Style details: Short sides with height on top to elongate face

• How to get it: Ask for short tapered sides with 3-4 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply styling product to damp hair

  2. Blow dry while using round brush to pull hair up and back

  3. Use comb to smooth top surface

  4. Finish with medium-hold hairspray

2. Angular Fringe

• Style details: Short sides with longer, angular front

• How to get it: Ask for fade on sides with longer top (3-4 inches) and textured ends

• How to style:

  1. Apply texturizing product to damp hair

  2. Blow dry pushing hair forward and to side

  3. Use fingers to create piece-y, angular fringe

  4. Set with light hairspray

RECTANGULAR/LONG FACE

Longer face with straight sides

1. Textured Crop with Fringe

• Style details: Textured top with fringe to shorten face appearance

• How to get it: Ask for textured crop with fringe that reaches eyebrows

• How to style:

  1. Apply texturizing paste to damp hair

  2. Push fringe forward and allow to air dry

  3. Use fingers to separate and texturize fringe

  4. Set style with light-hold hairspray

2. Side-Swept Undercut

• Style details: Short sides with longer top swept to side

• How to get it: Ask for tight fade on sides with 3-4 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply styling cream to damp hair

  2. Blow dry while sweeping hair to preferred side

  3. Create defined part on opposite side of sweep

  4. Finish with medium-hold product

HEART FACE

Wider forehead with narrower chin

1. Textured Medium Length

• Style details: Medium length all around with extra volume on sides

• How to get it: Ask for scissors cut with 2-3 inches all around, textured

• How to style:

  1. Apply sea salt spray to damp hair

  2. Blow dry while tousling with fingers

  3. Apply light texturizing paste for definition

  4. Focus volume on sides to balance narrower chin

2. Short Sides with Textured Top

• Style details: Fade on sides with volume on top

• How to get it: Ask for fade on sides with 2-3 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply volumizing product to damp top hair

  2. Blow dry while lifting at roots

  3. Use fingers to add texture and definition

  4. Ensure style has some width at temples

DIAMOND FACE

Narrow forehead and jawline with wide cheekbones

1. Brushed Up Texture with Fade

• Style details: Short sides with textured brushed-up top

• How to get it: Ask for fade on sides with 2-3 inches on top

• How to style:

  1. Apply texturizing product to damp hair

  2. Blow dry while brushing top hair forward and up

  3. Use fingers to create messy, textured finish

  4. Style to add width at forehead

2. Classic Side Part

• Style details: Medium length with clean side part

• How to get it: Ask for scissors cut with 2-3 inches on top, 1-2 inches on sides

• How to style:

  1. Apply styling cream to damp hair

  2. Create side part where hair naturally parts

  3. Comb top over and sides down

  4. Finish with light pomade for subtle shine

SIMPLE HAIR CARE FOR MEN

Daily Essentials

1. Wash hair with shampoo 2-3 times per week (daily for very oily hair)

2. Use conditioner 1-2 times per week

3. Towel dry gently - don't rub aggressively

4. Apply styling product to damp, not wet hair

Barber Visits

• Short styles: Every 3-4 weeks

• Medium styles: Every 4-6 weeks

• Longer styles: Every 6-8 weeks. Apply light-hold mousse to damp hair 4. Blow dry bangs sweeping across forehead with round brush

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