How to choose a wig that compliments your face shape.
Different wig styles flatter different face shapes. To find the best wig for you, first determine your face shape.
Oval Face Shape
If your face has an oval shape, then your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and chin are all proportionate and well-balanced. The length of your face is greater than its width. The good news is that nearly any hairstyle can look great on you because everything is so balanced. However, it’s best to avoid styles with heavy fringes as they can make your face appear heavier.
- Description of an Oval Face: Your facial features are balanced and proportional. Your face is longer than it is wide.
- Best selections: Due to its balanced nature, an oval-shaped face can complement virtually any hairstyle.
- What to Avoid: It’s best to avoid hairstyles with heavy fringes as they can make your face look heavier.
Round Face Shape
If you have a round face shape, then your face will be short and broad, with rounded contours. The widest part of this face shape is at the cheeks and ears. If you’re looking for a wig or hairstyle, then it’s best to choose styles that add height to the top of the crown, but not at the ears. Styles that have layers and wispy directional fringes are also recommended. Wigs that have an off-center part can also be a good choice. However, you should avoid wig styles with hair longer than chin length, wigs with fullness at the sides of the ears, and very short pixie styles.
- Description of a Round Face: A round face is short and wide with rounded contours. The widest part is at the cheeks and ears.
- Best selections: Styles that flatter a round face shape are those that add height to the top of the crown without volume at the ears. You can try out layered styles, wispy directional fringes, and wigs with an off-center part.
- What to Avoid: Wigs longer than chin length, full at the sides of ears, and very short pixie styles.
Square Face Shape
For people with this particular face shape, hairstyles with layers and wispy strands around the face, off-center parts, and some height at the crown work best. A layered bob that sits either above or below the jawline is also a great option. However, it’s best to avoid wig styles that are too long and straight, center parts, straight fringe, and straight bobs that sit on the jawline.
- Description of a Square Face: Your face shape is square, with a broad forehead and cheekbones, a wide strong jawline and hairline, and an equal length and width.
- Best selections: For those with an angular face shape, short to medium-length hairstyles can help to soften the sharp angles. Wigs with layers and wispy strands of hair around the face, as well as off-center parts and added height at the crown, can be very flattering. Another recommended style is the layered bob that sits either above or below the jawline.
- What to Avoid: Long and straight wig styles with center parts, straight fringe, and bobs that sit on the jawline.
Diamond Face Shape
Diamond-shaped faces have a narrow chin and forehead but wide cheekbones. This face shape is well-balanced, making it versatile and adaptable to most hairstyles. If you prefer a shorter hairstyle, it’s best to choose a style with weight in the nape area as it will balance the cheekbone and chin areas. Diamond face shapes can wear almost any style, so there are no specific styles to avoid.
- Description of a Diamond Face: Diamond-shaped faces are characterized by a narrow chin and forehead, with wide cheekbones.
- Best selections: Most styles will work with a balanced face shape. If you prefer a short style, choose one with weight at the nape. This will balance the cheekbone and chin areas.
- What to Avoid: Diamond face shapes are versatile and can pull off just about any style or look.
Heart Face Shape
For people with a heart-shaped face, it is recommended to opt for a chin-length bob or a wig with longer, subtle layers. The most flattering options include side-parted styles, wigs with wispy fringes, and shorter styles with weight at the back of the nape area. However, it is best to avoid wigs that emphasize the upper face. Short full styles with tapered necklines should also be avoided as they can make the chin appear longer and narrower.
- Description of a Heart Face: The heart-shaped face is characterized by a wide forehead, prominent cheekbones, and a pointed chin, resembling an inverted triangle.
- Best selections: A chin-length bob or wig with longer, subtle layers flatter a heart-shaped face. Side-parted styles, wispy fringes, and short styles with weight at the back of the nape area are best.
- What to Avoid: Wigs that accentuate the upper face create a longer and narrow chin.
Pear Face Shape
This face shape looks best with layered styles that add width to the forehead and temples. Avoid long and full styles that emphasize the jawline.
- Description of a Pear Face: Your face shape is characterized by a wide jawline and narrow forehead.
- Best selections: This face shape looks best with layered hairstyles that add volume to the forehead and temples.
- What to Avoid: Styles that are long and full, and emphasize the jawline.
Oblong Face Shape
If you have an oblong face shape, it means that your face is longer than it is wide. This gives you a slender appearance. Your face is narrow from the forehead through the cheekbones to the jawline. To choose the best wig for you, go for wigs that add width and fullness to the sides of your face. Fringed wigs and shoulder-length or shorter wigs with longer top layers are also good options. Wigs with side parts can also be very flattering. However, you should avoid long styles, center parts, and wigs with excessive height.
- Description of an Oblong Face: Oblong faces are longer than they are wide, giving a slender appearance. They are narrow from the forehead through the cheekbones to the jawline.
- Best selections: For a flattering look, choose a wig with width and fullness on the sides. Wigs with fringes, side parts, and shoulder-length or shorter styles with longer top layers are good options.
- What to Avoid: Long styles, center parts, and wigs with too much height.
