Celeb Face Shapes
Fancy a new 'do for the New Year but not sure which style will suit? Your face shape is the single most important consideration when sourcing a flattering new look, so simply find out your celebrity face shape counterpart and flaunt some A-list inspired style for 2012...
Rex FeaturesOVAL: Like Kylie Minogue and Natalie Imbruglia
If your face is only slightly narrower at the jaw line than at the temples, then you're an Oval, like cutesy pint-sized popstrel Kylie and the gorgeous Natalie Portman. Lucky you - oval is the most versatile face shape of all, and you can literally pull off any look...
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PA Photos...Opt for chin-skimming bobs, blunt fringes, Californian girl waves or super-cute pixie crops. The hair world is your oyster.
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PA PhotosHEART: Like Katie Holmes, Rachel Bilson and Christina Ricci
If you’re wider at the temples and hairline, and your delicate, pointy chin tends to be the focal point of your face, you’re Heart-shaped. Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead by sporting side-swept bangs or an edgy peek-a-boo fringe, á la Katie...
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PA Photos...Chin-length or longer styles will really flatter hearts – but avoid shorter styles that that emphasize the temples and hairline, especially high, blunt-cut fringes or asymmetrical crops.
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PA PhotosROUND: Like Kirsten Dunst and Cameron Diaz
If your face is full with a rounded chin and hair-line, then you’re Round, like cutesy actress Kirsten Dunst. Your goal is to create less volume around the face and to minimize the appearance of that roundness; your best bet is cute styles that fall just below the chin, or soft, graduated layers to make your face appear slimmer – just look at how Kirsten’s chin-length curls slim down her round, doll-like face...
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PA Photos...Also, avoid one-length blunt cuts and tight curls at all costs if your hair is short as these will only emphasise the roundness of your face.
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WennDIAMOND: Like Scarlett Johansson and Kate Bosworth
If your forehead and jawline are narrow with wide and enviably high cheekbones, then you’re Diamond, like Scarlett. You’re looking to balance a narrow chin and shorten the overall length, whilst keeping the emphasis on that gorgeous bone structure, so try chin-length bobs or shoulder-length curls, like Scarlett’s old-school Hollywood, Monroe-esque style. As you can see, side-parted styles that tuck behind the ear also help flaunt those fabulous cheekbones. Avoid crops with height on top, and any styles that don’t leave any hair around the neck or chin area.
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WennLONG: Like Liv Tyler, Jade Jagger and Gisele Bundchen
If the length of your face is around twice the width, then you’re Long, like Liv.
The perfect haircut for you is the style that doesn't lengthen the face and adds width. Brow-skimming bangs are key – just look at how lovely Liv Tyler’s peek-a-boo fringe shortens her face. Soft curls and waves are also winners as they’ll add width. Just avoid über-long locks with centre-partings á la vintage Cher – they’ll only drag down the face.
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Rex Features...Just avoid über-long locks with centre-partings á la vintage Cher – they’ll only drag down the face. If you adore long locks, add volume and waves like the gorgeous Gisele Bundchen.
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WennSQUARE: Like Jennifer Aniston and Minnie Driver
If you have a strong, prominent jaw-line that is just slightly wider than your temples and hairline, you’re Square. Your goal is to play down that angular jaw, so opt for texture in the form of curls or choppy ends. Soft curls often work well with square shapes as they provide a nice contrast to the straight lines of the face; see how Jennifer Aniston’s locks look oh-so flattering when she adds some beachy waves and natural kinks. Avoid blunt bobs at all costs – especially chin-length, as these will only make your face appear more angular.
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PA PhotosTRIANGLE: Like Victoria Beckham and Sophie Ellis-Bextor
If you have a dominant jaw line that narrows at the cheekbone and temples, you're a rare Triangle face shape. The opposite of a heart-shape, triangles are looking to narrow their chin and widen their forehead. For the perfect complement to your face shape, look no further than VB’s latest ‘do du jour, the Posh Crop (or Prop!). The choppy texture of this elfin crop helps add va-va-voom to Victoria’s narrow forehead, giving more fullness at the temples and complementing her triangular features beautifully...
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PA Photos...Shorter styles are definitely better, so avoid any lengthier ‘dos that draw too much attention to the chin.
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