Ladies & Gentlemen!

We often go through the year with the same mundane hairstyle and forget to realize that the very thing that is sitting atop our heads is the most versatile accessory we can play with to instantly change up our look! Whether your hair is short and cropped, medium and shaggy, or long and lush..hair is one way we can express our style from day to day.

Now I’m not talking about having to dye your hair an outrageous color everyday, but simple changes such as changing the part in your hairline, straightening it stick straight, playing with texturizing balms and waxes, waving it with a 3 barrel curling iron, using hot steam rollers, braiding it for a beached wave, pinning it into a low messy bun, wearing accessories such as headbands, the list goes on.

Lets take for example A-List celebrity Jessica Alba who has been on the red carpet and big screen since her debut in 1998:

Jessica Alba from 1998-2011:

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I think we can all agree that hair makes a huge difference when it comes to enhancing your natural features and skin tone. Short bobs, medium waves, blonde highlights, center parts, smooth and sleek, Jessica has a universal face shape to pull these styles off.

When it comes to choosing a hairstyle that fits you, start by focusing on your face shape and which style flatters it.

The Different Types of Face Shapes:

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Oval – many choices

The ideal facial shape is oval. As its name implies, the oval-shaped face is longer than wide, with a jaw that is narrower than the cheekbones.  Because the oval shaped face has no dominant
areas and is so proportional, this face looks good with just about any hairstyle, length or texture

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Round – avoid width

The Round Shaped Face is characterized by a wide hairline and fullness below the cheekbones. The
client may be overweight and the neck may appear short. A geometric or linear style
looks very good. Add height and long wispy sides to make the cheeks look narrow.
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Square – advoid straight lines

The Square Shaped face is characterized by a wide hairline and jaw. Square shaped faces need height on top and narrowness at the sides. Comb the hair off the forehead to add height to the face. Curly texture and wisps of hair around the face break the wide, straight lines common to the square face _____________________________________________________________________________________

Diamond – reduce width at sides

The Diamond Shaped face is characterized by  a narrow chin and forehead with wide cheekbones.
Diamond shaped faces need narrow sides and fullness at the chin. Bobs work very
well. Avoid height on top or volume on the sides. Use some fringe or bangs to
cover narrow forehead

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Heart – add volume at chin

The Heart Shaped face is characterized by a wider forehead and a narrower chin. Bring
some hair onto the forehead to disguise its width. Keep hair close to the head at the
eyes but make it slightly full around the jaw, and below and in front of the earlobes.

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Pear – add volume above jaw line

The Pear Shaped face is characterized by a small or narrow forehead and a rather
large pouchy-appearing jaw line. Comb hair to add width from the eye level through
the crown of the head. Set and comb hair close to the head on the sides and at the nape.

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Oblong – add softness

The Oblong Shaped face is characterized by a long and narrow bone structure. The client who has an oblong facial shape often ha s along thin neck. Use a fringe or half-bang across the forehead by creating
the soft waves or curls in the crown or nape areas. This helps to create the illusion of
an oval

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Consider these guidelines when choosing a quality wig at WowWigs.com!

Till next time! Happy shopping~