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The Best Hairstyles for Your Face Shape: A Guide to Looking Your Lucky Best This New Year

"Hair and teeth are a person's signature, so the old saying goes. A flattering hairstyle that suits your face shape and sense of style can work wonders for your overall appearance. This Lunar New Year, embrace a change and opt for a lucky hairstyle to kickstart a fortunate year ahead."

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21 July, 2024

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Did you know that, according to Feng Shui, your hairstyle has a significant connection to your destiny? You can turn bad luck into good and lead a luckier, better life by choosing the right hairstyle that suits your face shape. There are several methods to determine the perfect hairstyle, such as using the Four Pillars of Destiny or your birth chart. This article will introduce a simple yet effective method: combining your face shape with your elemental sign.

1. Round Face

Round Face

If you have a round face, opt for a high bangs hairstyle to create the illusion of a longer face and a more attractive look. For those born between January and March, short hair with pointed ends is ideal. If your birthday falls between April and June, go for long, wavy hair but avoid too much volume. And for the rest of the year, straight, long hair will bring good fortune and positive relationships.

2. Square Face

Square Face

To soften the angles of a square face, choose layered cuts or long hair with curly ends. According to Feng Shui, if you have a square face and were born between January and March, avoid short or straight long hair as it may bring bad luck.

3. Oval Face

Oval Face

Oval faces are considered the ideal face shape, and luckily, most hairstyles suit this face shape. However, to avoid bad luck in love, it’s best to stay away from long, layered hair, especially if you were born between October and December. For the rest, a curly, shoulder-length haircut with thin layers can bring good fortune.

4. Heart-Shaped Face

Heart-Shaped Face

To balance a heart-shaped face, go for high bangs that cover the forehead and frame the cheeks and jawline. Avoid asymmetrical cuts at the back. Instead, opt for short hair with pointed ends or long, curly hair that falls below the shoulders.

5. Long Face

Long Face

To make a long face appear shorter, try soft, gentle curls styled to one side. Alternatively, keep your hair straight and long, with a center part and side bangs. Avoid excessive curling or styling your bangs upwards, as this will only elongate your face.

6. Diamond Face

Diamond Face

A short, edgy haircut complements a diamond-shaped face beautifully. However, if you prefer longer hair, opt for a medium length with side-swept or voluminous bangs and gentle waves at the back.

7. Rectangular Face

A rectangular face can be flattered by a layered bob that gently frames the face or long hair with curls to soften the angles. Consider adding bangs to balance out a high forehead.

8. Choose Hair Colors Based on Your Elemental Sign for Extra Luck

In addition to face shape, you can also choose your hair color based on your elemental sign to attract more joy and good fortune:

Metal Elemental Sign (Kim): Go for light colors and metallic shades. White, platinum, and gray smoke are excellent choices. You can also try brown and yellow tones (Earth creates Metal). Stay away from pink, red, and purple (Fire melts Metal).

Wood Elemental Sign (Mộc): Your lucky colors are green, black, dark green, dark brown, and dark blue. Avoid light colors and metallic shades (Metal chops Wood).

Water Elemental Sign (Thủy): Opt for black, dark blue, and combine them with light colors and metallic shades (Metal creates Water). Steer clear of earthy tones like brown and beige (Earth blocks Water).

Fire Elemental Sign (Hỏa): Warm tones like red, pink, and purple are ideal. You can also incorporate green but avoid dark blue (Water extinguishes Fire).

While these suggestions can help you make informed decisions, remember that they are just guidelines. For a hairstyle that truly suits you, consult a professional stylist.

Frequently asked questions

There are several ways to determine your face shape. One common method is to pull your hair back and trace the outline of your face on a mirror with a lipstick or dry-erase marker. You can then compare the shape to common face shape diagrams to find the closest match.

There are seven common face shapes: oval, round, square, rectangle, heart, diamond, and triangle. Each shape is defined by certain features, such as the width of the jaw, the shape of the forehead, and the prominence of the cheekbones. For example, a heart-shaped face is characterized by a broad forehead and wide cheekbones that narrow into a pointed chin.

The key to choosing the right hairstyle is to create balance and proportion. If you have an oval face, consider yourself lucky as most styles suit this shape. For round faces, aim for styles that add height and volume at the crown to elongate the face. Square faces benefit from soft, curved styles that minimize angular features. Rectangle faces should add width with waves or curls, while heart-shaped faces can be flattered by side-swept bangs and layers that frame the face.

Absolutely! While certain hairstyles may be traditionally recommended for specific face shapes, personal style and confidence are what truly make a hairstyle work. Don’t be afraid to experiment and find what makes you feel your best.

Definitely! The ’90s-inspired bob continues to be popular and can work for various face shapes. For round faces, a long bob with soft layers adds length and movement. Square faces can rock a blunt bob with side-parted bangs to soften their features. If you have a heart-shaped face, a short, textured bob with piece-y waves can emphasize your cheekbones. Play around with different variations of this classic cut to find one that suits your unique features.