Choosing Your Wig Style to Get the Perfect Cut for Your Face Shape

Take a look in the mirror. Go ahead, the rest of the article will be here when you return. Now that you have a fresh mental image of your beautiful face, let’s determine what shape it is. The shape of your face has a lot to do with the success of the hairstyle you choose. You may see a style you adore on a celebrity, but whether or not it will work for you depends largely on the shape of your face. So, in order to determine a hairstyle that is perfect for you, the first step is to see what shape your face is.

Six Basic Face Shapes


Oval face – about half as wide as it is long
Round face – approximately equal in length and width
Diamond-shaped – widest at the cheek bones with a narrow chin
Oblong – slightly longer than an oval-shaped face, and your chin may come to a subtle point
Square-shaped – prominent jaw line that is just about as wide as the forehead
Heart-shaped or Inverted Triangle – narrow jaw and a pointy chin with cheekbones and forehead that are equal in width

Now that you have determined the shape of your face, here are some guidelines to consider:

If your face is oval, you actually have a lot to work with. The equal proportions of your beautiful face lend themselves well to a variety of styles.
If your face is round, consider long layers and perhaps side-sweeping bangs. If your look includes a short ‘do, make it choppy, edgy and dramatic with asymmetrical angles and layers to contrast the soft roundness of your face.
A diamond-shaped face lends itself well to bobs and bangs that cut straight across your forehead. Avoid middle parts and styles that pile too much volume on top.
Women with lovely oblong faces tend to do best with bangs. Try a style that curls under or flips out at the bottom.
The gorgeous angles of a square face can be softened with layers that turn inward to frame your face. Styles that add some height can also complement an angular face. A heart-shaped face is perfectly suited for a long bob with piecey bangs or a side part. The wispy layers of the bob will frame your face beautifully!

Now go back to that mirror, love what you see and choose your wig style accordingly. With these tips and suggestions, you’re sure to let your inner beauty shine right through to the outside!