How to determine the Square Face shape:
•The face appears to be as wide as it is long
•The chin and cheekbones are broad
•The forehead, cheeks, and jawline are the same width.
•A square face becomes round with only a little extra weight gain
HAIRSTYLES:
GOAL: To soften the squareness of the face by visually narrowing the forehead and jawline.
•Add volume in the area of the eyes and the top the head away from the jawline.
•Curves and soft angles help to soften the squareness of the face.
Avoid:
•Short styles
•Angular styles
•Heavy bangs
HATS
•Wear a hat at an angle to soften the squareness of the face.
GLASSES
Your best styles are round or oval frames with soft curves.
EARRINGS
Look for earrings that are longer than they are wide.
•Drops
•Teardrops
•Rectangles
•Ovals
I go into more detail about face shapes in my PYW's Makeup Book. See advice on contouring your specific face shape and other makeup topics related to color analysis seasons.
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