Best styles for your face shape

What's your face shape?

Most women will say that their face is round, but most faces are usually one of six basic shapes. After you determine your face shape, you'll be able to find what styles are best for you.

• How to determine your face shape
• Bonus tip: Does face shape determine the sex of your baby?

Hairstyles for your face shape

Every hairstyle is not for every woman. What looks fabulous on a round face like Cameron Diaz or Drew Barrymore won't look as wonderful on a heart-shaped face like Reese Witherspoon or Rose McGowan.

• Take our quiz: What hairstyle is best for your face shape?
• Best hairstyles for your face shape
• Hairstyles for round face shapes
• Hairstyles for long face shapes
• Hairstyles for oval face shapes
• Bonus tip: Hairstyles that will make you look thinner

Sunglasses for your face shape

When shopping for sunglasses or eyeglasses, you also need to keep your face shape in mind. A general rule is that the frame shape should be the opposite of your face shape. However, things can get a little more complicated than that, depending on your face shape. Follow these tips to find the right glasses for you.

• How to find sunglasses for every face shape
• How to find eyeglass frames that fit your face
• Bonus tip: Get the best smile for your face

Oval Face Shapes

If you have an oval face shape, your face is slightly longer than it is wide. Your face shape like an inverted egg -- wider at the top than the bottom. Your jawline is slightly rounded.

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Square Face Shapes

If you have a square face, the sides of your face are straight and your face is nearly as wide as it is long. You have a defined, square jawline, and your hairline is probably straight.

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Round Face Shapes

If you have a round face, your jawline is round and full, and your face is nearly as wide as it is long. Your cheekbones mark the widest part of your face.

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Heart Face Shapes

If you have a heart-shaped face or an inverted triangle-shaped face, your face is longer than it is wide. Your jawline is long and pointed, and is the narrowest part of your face.

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Oblong Face Shapes

If you have an oblong face shape, our face is longer than it is wide. Your forehead, cheeks and jawline are all the same width, and your jawline is probably rounded.

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Diamond Face Shapes

If you have a diamond face shape, your face is slightly longer than it is wide., and your jawline is pointed. Your cheekbones are high-set, and are the widest part of your face.

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