PICK A LOOK

Here at Combers, we know how much fun it can be to experiment with different hairstyles. When deciding on the perfect look, it’s important to factor in things like face shape, complexion and hair length. So, we’ve created a way to help you choose a style that will make you look and feel your best.

Oval
Oblong
Square
Round

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Diamond
Heart
Triangle

The single most important consideration in getting a flattering hairstyle for yourself!

Your facial shape is the starting point to choosing a new hairstyle. Your hair type is the next consideration. Is your hair naturally straight, wavy, curl or kinky? Is your hair fine, medium or thick? Lastly, take volume into consideration.

It's hard to be objective about your own face shape, but here's a sure fire way to be sure your not biasing your own analysis. Hair designers are the ultimate judges of your face shape, but if you need a little help try this experiment.

While there are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your shape, from outlining your face shape on a mirror with lipstick to draping it with a towel and asking others to help you guess the shape, there is actually a scientific way to determine your face shape once and for all.

To find out the shape of your face measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.

  1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
  2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
  3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
  4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.

Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width.

Round Face - Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measure is close.

Oblong - Longer than it is wide.

Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead.

Square - your face is about as wide as it is long.

Diamond - Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.