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When it comes to finding the right wig and/or
style, it could leave you frustrated, confused and asking, "How do I choose the
right wig?" Well, finding the right wig is not an exact science because there
are several factors to take into consideration (color, length, curly,
straight, bangs, layers, etc.) however we have found that the best wig will be
one that accentuates your best facial features while helping to conceal your
"imperfect" features.
The first and most important step
is determining the shape of your face. This will help you narrow your options
when it comes to length and style. While not all faces will fall into just one
category, finding the category that best fits you will prove to be the best.
HEART FACE:
This shape has a wide brow, full
and/or prominent cheekbones with a narrow chin. When looking for a wig with
this face shape, your goal will be to minimize forehead width and create a
wider, fuller jaw effect. Wear a side part with soft three-quarter bangs swept
over one side to balance your forehead width. A medium length to mid-neck is
your best look. Fullness at the bottom, with hair layered and curled forward
onto the cheeks gives you the appearance of wide chin. Curl or loose waves,
shaped from the ears down, add width and fullness to your chin.
OBLONG FACE:
This face shape is long and thin,
often with a chin that tends to look pointed. This shape looks best with a low
side part and a sweep of hair brushed across the forehead and secured with a
comb. The look of volume with an asymmetric flow of hair to one side widens
your face and reduces length. Straight-falling bangs or bangs blended with the
sides of your hair shorten the overall face length. Your best hair length
reaches to the middle of the neck. Look for volume with curly or wavy styles
that are very becoming, giving you the illusion of balanced width.
OVAL FACE:
This is considered to be the perfect
face shape as it is the most versatile. Nearly every style looks sensational
on this model face with perfect symmetry. In long styles, a great classic look
is a center or side part with hair touching the shoulders. The short-layered
look with curls and a close extended nape focus on this oval.
ROUND FACE:
This
shape is wide, with full cheeks and circular. When looking for a wig with this
face shape, your goal will be to slim your face. Hair below the chin line
should be worn with a face-lengthening center part. For hair above chin line,
wear an off-center part to minimize roundness. Height at the crown and a bare
forehead lengthen and slim the face as well. In short-angled styles, you are
best seen with hair brushed away from the face, building extra crown height to
narrow the roundness of your face. Although bangs tend to shorten the face,
you can wear curly, tousled side bangs. Always avoid straight-falling bangs.
Wear longer styles closer to the face to give length.
SQUARE FACE:
This face is characterized by an
angular jaw and square brow, with the jaw and brow being nearly the same
width. When looking for a wig with this face shape, your goal will be to
soften the sharp angle of jaw line and minimize the squared-off brow. Wear
your best styles with hair swinging forward onto the face to reduce the
angles. Hair length is best about 1-1/2” below the chin, or extending to
shoulder length to reduce and soften the square-ness of your jaw. Hair worn on
the forehead is always perfect for you, as long as it is wispy or fringed.
Never wear straight bangs. Hair turned under at the bottom also will narrow
the width of the jaw. Styles with loose curls and waves add extra dimension to
square faces as well.
TRIANGULAR FACE:
This face shape has a wide chin and a
narrow forehead. When looking for a wig with this face shape, your goal will
be to narrow the chin and widen the forehead. Be sure to select those styles
with full volume at the sides to balance your face shape. Wear your hair wide
and full at the temples, brushed away from the face and up toward the chin to
soften and narrow a strong jaw. Your best hair length is chin length or
longer.
Again, finding the perfect wig and/or style
is in no way an exact science but with this information, it could help to make
the process much easier.
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