Face
Shape Information
Not every bride has a significant
face shape that needs balancing by her wedding
hairstyle or gown neckline but some brides will
benefit from this knowledge.
The face shape is determined when
all of the hair is pulled away and the outer
edge of the face is studied. The features within
the face can be soft ( Drew Barrymore )or angular
( Jennifer Aniston ).
Just think for a moment how many
times we have looked at our face! Subconsciously
we chose things in our lives such as cars, jewelry,
artwork, china patterns, etc. that reflect our
face shape!
The face shapes are:
The first four face shapes
are soft and curved.
The last four face shapes
have more angles and corners.
- An oval face is
slightly longer than is it wide with curved
soft edges.
- A round face will
have equal distance all around with the
nose as a center point. It will be as wide
as it is long with rounded edges.
- An oblong face is
an elongated oval shape. Many oblongs are
mistaken for an oval. But placed next to
a true oval you can see that they are oblong.
- A heart shape is
wider at the eye, temple, and cheek area
with a narrow chin. The edges are soft and
curved.
- A diamond face shape
is widest at the cheeks, narrow at the chin
and forehead. It has sharper features.
- A square face is
basically straight across at the forehead
and along the side of the face. The jaw
is strong and square. The chin may stick
out a bit. When the distance from the top
of the face to the chin matches the width,
this is a square face.
- A rectangle face
is similar to a square. But the face is
longer than it is wide.
- A triangle face
is similar to a heart shape. But the lines
and edges are sharper and more angular.
A face shape is not set in stone.
Someone's seemingly oval
face may look more round next to someone else's
oval.
Two people can both be
square but one will be squarer than the other.
Wedding
Gown Necklines:
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A
great rule of thumb is "opposites attract."
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A
round full face needs a deep V to elongate and
thin out the face.
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A
square jaw line needs the softness of a lace
edge or scoop neckline.
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An
oblong face shape is complemented by a Sabrina
neckline, off the shoulder or strapless gown.
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A
heart shape or triangle needs width at the jaw
line; hug the shoulder or a wide scoop would
be a great choice.
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Note:
A diamond face and an oval have perfect proportions
and are symmetrical so their choices are limitless.
JEWELRY SELECTION FOR FACE
SHAPES
Before we begin discussing which
jewelry is best for each face shape, lets think
for a moment about the difference between a
diamond shape and an oval. Whether it is a jewel,
a picture frame or a face shape there are distinct
differences between a diamond shape and an oval.
- A diamond has edges and corners.
- An oval is soft and curved.
As in a face shape, a diamond, triangle or square
face has edges, corners, planes, and angels.
By planes I mean the surface, structure, and
profile of the face. Are the eyes deep set with
a strong brow bone, a sharp nose, prominent
cheekbones, and a distinct jaw line? This is
an angular or sharp face. This face is best
surrounded with jewelry with similar angles;
sharp detail or corners, like triangles, square
cut stones or straight lines.
An oval, round or heart shape
face has no distinct lines or edges. A soft
face may be flat. The eyes are closer to the
surface of the face, the nose is rounder at
the tip, the lips are fuller, cheekbones are
less prominent, and the jaw line is soft. This
face shape is complemented by oval or round
shapes and soft edges. A face may be a combination
of both angular and soft lines, but have an
over all feeling of being one or the other.
Most people are subconsciously drawn to
a complementary jewelry shape. You are used to looking
at yourself everyday. Subconsciously you are drawn to
certain shapes. Many times a hair stylist or a friend
will try to impose a look on a bride complementing to
themselves and not the bride. This happens without thinking.
You are naturally drawn to what you like. A specialist
and consultant must learn to train the eye to see these
distinct feature differences. Find a professional able
to read you, meet your design needs.
The neckline of the gown, the
face shape and the size of the bride all need
to be taken into consideration when selecting
jewelry. The right jewelry will flatter the
bride; the wrong jewelry will just stand out.
To help the bride with her jewelry selections
look to blending the lines of her face with
the lines in the jewelry. To create counterbalance
with the necklace and earrings look to her face
shape and gown neckline.
Earrings:
The perfect earring can
light up the face of the bride.
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An oval face can wear any
shape earring. Keep the size of the earring
in balance to the size of the bride, whether
she is petite or large. In keeping with
the soft lines of her face, soft shapes
such as pearls, tear drops, circles, and
ovals are best.
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A round face needs earrings
with length to elongate it. A drop earring
works best in shapes that are also soft
like a teardrop.
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An oblong face looks best
with a button earring drawing the eye horizontally.
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A heart shape face needs
earrings that are wider at the bottom to
balance a narrow chin. Shapes such as teardrops
or inverted triangles or button earrings
work well.
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A diamond face shape can
follow the same "rules" for an
oval. But this face shape can carry a more
dramatic design. Corners, points, and harder
edges complement the angular face. Cut crystals
are nice with the diamond face.
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A drop earring, creating
the look of length, complements the square
face.
Rectangular faces can do well with a button
style, with lines in keeping with the lines
of the face.
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A triangular face shape
is similar to a heart shape but with more
prominent angles. Balance this face with
width at the bottom.
Necklace:
Necklaces should complement
the neckline of the gown, the face shape and
the detail of the bodice. A very ornate gown
and headpiece can carry a more ornate jewelry
selection. Lets consider each face shape individually
with the necklace in mind.
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An oval face can wear anything.
Match the texture and designs in the gown when choosing
a necklace.
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A round face needs a necklace that
adds length. A longer or T-style necklace complements
a round face. Stay away from chokers or short necklaces.
Also stay away from large stones or pearls. You
don't want to add any visual thickness to the neck
with a round face. A deep plunging neckline can
carry a beautiful necklace and is great for a round
face.
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An oblong face can carry a choker
style necklace well. This helps to break up the
vertical line that is happening with an oblong face.
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A heart shape face also looks great
with a choker or a triple or double strand of pearls.
With the heart face the chin is narrow. Creating
fullness at the neck with the right necklace balances
the wider eye and cheekbone area in the heart shaped
face.
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A diamond face shape is like the
oval face shape but with corners. It can carry any
style. Just keep it proportioned to your size. Drop
crystals look beautiful with a diamond face.
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A Square face needs length and softness.
A T-style or a simple strand of pearls that hang
a little bit longer is perfect.
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A rectangle face needs softening
and width. Shorter necklaces work nicely.
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A triangle face is a heart shape
with corners and angels. Remember you can match
the angels for impact or counterbalance them for
softness. Stay away from necklaces that end with
a point. A wider look balances the triangle face.
Send me any questions as they come up for you! Gretchen@weddinghair.com
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