Long Face Hairstyles

Do you have a long face? Here is a little guide to help you find the cut that will benefit you the most. Take a look at these long face hairstyles tips for finding a pretty tailor-made cut, according to your desires.

How do you recognize a long face?

The so-called “elongated” face is characterized by a greater length from the forehead to the chin than from one cheekbone to the other. Let’s say it: the elongated face is the most complicated to style. You have to be extremely careful with the length of your hair to avoid any sad side (this is the main risk). To achieve this: you will especially look for a cut that creates a lot of movement and freshness and thus avoid accentuating the long effect which can quickly give the impression of a bad look.

Long face, what is the ideal cut?

For straight hair, mid length, certainly not going beyond the collarbones, this will suit you perfectly, without forgetting to work the hair in a nice gradient (all over the hair) to give maximum movement . It is absolutely necessary to create material, that it moves around the face to restore sparkle. A small framing at the edge of the face will not be enough. You really need some layering that starts quite high and creates movement along the entire length to give a “plumped” effect to the face.

For curly hair, you can still maintain length thanks to the material which automatically gives volume. However, you have to give small strokes with the scissors. The idea is to be a little in the irregularity. One last piece of advice: don’t try to control your curls and give up everything.

Can a long face have bangs?

You can try bangs, to break up the effect of length of the face a little. There is still the shape of the eyes that matters a lot. And if you don’t feel the bangs, a simple strand can be a good idea. By moving it to one side or the other, you will easily be able to cut through the curtain effect and bring lightness to your face.

Elongated face: can we try A short hairstyle?

You can absolutely afford the short on an elongated face, provided you give a lot of volume thanks, again, to layering. So opt instead for “a faux-short”, to give maximum material.

What hairstyles should you avoid at all costs?

Avoid the ultra short bob on a long face. Especially if you have slightly high cheekbones: it would be very risky because this cut immediately gives a harsh, severe effect on this face shape. Same thing for the very long. Even by layering, you can’t do miracles in terms of volume… Long hair on a long face gives a very tired look.

Finally, the plunging bob on an elongated face should be completely banned, this cut definitely pulls the face down.

Highlight your cut

The idea is never to try to hide anything. You can use what you have and highlight it through the volumes of a cut which will restore the balance or highlight it.

For the elongated face, you should seek to break up the flat effect as much as possible. This is why color is also important. Combined with a pretty cut, it will allow you to perfect the highlighting: by creating points of light in certain places, depending on your skin tone.

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