Hair trends change all the time, but the unfortunate news is that not all hairstyles will suit you. Find out what hairstyle best suits your facial shape.
Round face like Ranaka Manaka
A round face has smooth curves and lines with a round chin, wide forehead and wide, soft cheekbones. A bob cut will best suit your face as the hair falls below the chin and will give your face more angles and lengthens the chin. A high ponytail is also a great option as it adds height to the hairstyle which balances the round face.
Square face like Bonnie Mbuli
A square face has wide features with sharp angles with wide cheek bones, angled jaw line and a broad forehead. Avoid a bob cut as it highlights your angular jawline.
Oval face like Luthando Shosha
An oval face is similar to a round face with an extended forehead and chin. The chin and forehead are almost the same width Maps Maponyane in Tell Me Sweet Something. with slightly wider cheekbones. Your cheekbones are smooth with no angle and are in line with the side of your chin. An oval shaped face like Lootlove is suited by any hairstyle. So play with length, curls and colour to find your favourite hairstyle. Avoid hairstyles that hang over your face like a fringe as this hides your facial features.
Heart face like Khanya Mkangisa
Heart-shaped face is defined mainly by a pointed, thin chin and a wide forehead. The cheekbones on a heart shaped face are sometimes the same width as the forehead or slightly wider. Draw attention away from the chin with side paths, fringes and curls. The perfect hairstyle to suit your face would be a short bob cut with a side fringe to highlight your great facial features like your cheekbones. When it comes to long hair, add waves and curls to your hairstyle to add volume around your narrow chin.
