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- WIGS If you've always wondered how to figure out the best wig for your facial shape, it's really no big secret. There are only a few basic facial shapes, and whatever your individual variations, you'll always fall into one of these major categories. To determine your own shape, tuck your hair behind your ears, clip bangs back and take a good look in the mirror. Use a grease pencil of lipstick to outline your face, then compare what you see to the types below. The OVAL FACE is considered a classic ideal because it works with most wig cuts or lengths. That's because it proportional and balanced. This means your forehead accounts for about one-third of your face, the centre accounts for a third and the area below your nose accounts for about one-third. Your chin is neither square nor pointed, but curves gently, like the end of an egg. You can wear super-short bobs or long hair, go with or without fringe. If your face is petite and oval, avoid super long, full wigs that overwhelm your face. An OBLONG FACE is an elongated oval. If you have an oblong face, your chin may appear too long or out of proportion with your forehead. The illusion of width fixes this easily. Look for a chin to shoulder-length style with fullness at the sides. Avoid styles with volume on top; they'll elongated your face even further. If your chin is very pointed, bangs will emphasize this further. Instead, opt for a style that falls above the chin, to draw the eye upward. The SQUARE FACE is wider than it is long and often features a prominent, squared jaw line. With this facial shape, the idea is to create a slimming effect via the illusion of more facial length and less width. Wear wig lengths somewhat longer than chin length to elongate your face. It can be quite long, or fall to the clavicle bone. Also, opt for styles that are full, not flat, on top. Layers always soften the features of this strong facial shape and styles that feature angled sides are ideal. Sides that move inward cover some width, again creating an elongated effect. The HEART-SHAPED FACE is a variation of the square face in that it is wider than long, but most of the width is at the forehead, rather than the jaw line. If this describes your face, opt for shoulder-length to short cuts with bangs, asymmetrical parts and layers that help conceal your forehead. Wear wig styles softly layered to add fullness at the narrow bottom. Sometimes a curly wig is the perfect solution because curls always add width. If you want a style that's shorter then chin-length, fringe are a must. The PEAR-SHAPED FACE is a wider at the jaw line and chin. It has the opposite problem of the heart-shaped face. If your face has a slight pear shape, expose your forehead by wearing wig hairs back off your face or with long bangs. This draws the eye up, away from the jaw line. A jaw length blunt style is the least flattering style for square, heart-shaped or pear-shaped faces. Lastly comes the ROUND FACE. If your cheeks are round and wide, chances are you have a round face. Because the proportions of this facial shape are wide, longer hair slenderizes your face. Wig hair that covers your ears and moves onto your cheekbones conceals width, as do curls and side wisps. Don't go for a style that's shorter than earlobe length; roundness will be too apparent. If you like long hair styles, go for side pieces layered, feathered or on an angle. Avoid solid fringe; horizontal lines emphasize wide cheeks. If your face is round and full, look for styles that draw the eye upward. Volume and detail can be added when you style the wig and layers always make this easier. Whether your face is oval, square, round or a variation within one of these three major types, keep in mind that long wig styles elongates your face and drags the eye down, while height on top draws the eye upward. Put the emphasis where you want the eye to go and you can't lose. Fantasy Girl
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