The 2.25 rule states that, if the measurement is less than 2.25 inches, your face would suit a short hairstyle like a youthful bob. If the measurement is more than 2.25 inches, your facial structure is less likely to suit short hair and you should sitck with longer locks.
Long Face: The longer your hair is, the longer it will make your face look. It's often best to go with shorter styles or those that have plenty of volume. Bangs are great as well.
Cutting the hair to shoulder length helps to give the illusion of a fuller head of hair, as you won't have any lifeless length pulling you down. To take this even further, add loose waves (like Liv Tyler has done) as the wider the illusion of the hair, the fuller your face will look.
“It's best to keep hair longer, ideally past your collarbone, if you can,” says Polko, recommending opting for long layers, if any. “Round faces should typically stick to one- length hair and avoid round cuts and too many layers,” adds celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble.
As far as hairstyles that make your face look thinner go, long hair is one of the easiest options. "Long hair instantly slims most face shapes. Think about getting semi-permanent hair extensions to speed up the process," says Lopez.
Experts believe that the reason long hair is more attractive is the evolutionary one. In short, it is believed that the length of a woman's hair represents her body's ability to have children. In turn, this makes female fertility one of the markers of human beauty.
An asymmetrical long bob, or lob, is the absolute best hairstyle if you want to make your face look thinner. Opt for a lob at least three inches below the chin in the front, and angled shorter in the back.
Does short or long hair make you look younger? Long hair can enhance facial features by diverting attention away from wrinkles or age spots and adding volume to your hair. Short hair does not need to age you, though, as the style and texture of shorter hairstyles can add a youthful appearance.
Long hair is perfect and universally flattering on round faces because it lengthens the face. If you have a round face, your ideal cut will fall a few inches below the chin or longer.
Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you. So why does this work?
Called the "2.25 inch rule", it states that if you hold a pencil under your chin, and a ruler vertically, and the space between the chin and lower ear is 2.25 inches or less, then you'll suit short hair.
Oblong Faces
Very long, flat hair can be too much for a long face shape to handle. In fact, most one-length styles will drag the oblong face down—and that's the last thing you want.
Like I said, the results are subtle, but pulling your hair up does make your face look instantly thinner and sharper, especially from the profile. Bottom line: If you're not feeling so hot, pull your hair up in a high pony and watch your confidence skyrocket, Ariana Grande-style.
The width of the face is also the same as the height. The goal with a round face is to try and create more length and height to give the illusion of a more slender face. If you're a guy with a round face, long hair is a great idea for you because the longer your hair gets the more oval your face will appear.
It's a cliché for good reason, apparently – longer hair can be ageing as we get older. This is especially true if you're starting to see some grey strands, Neil Moodie, session stylish and Viviscal ambassador, tells us. It might be worth considering a cut, if this is you.
Caramel, honey, gold, copper, and strawberry give a healthy brightness that makes us look and feel younger. (Framing your face with lighter shades draws the eye away from any complexion concerns, as well.)
Graduated bob.
This is one of the best hairstyles to hide sagging neck (among the shorter ones) or rather distract attention from it, and it's perfect for thick hair. Its point is a proportional silhouette achieved with volume on the crown and longer strands framing the face.
Ultimately, short hair can make you look older, but it doesn't have to. “The way you style your short hair has a bigger impact on how old it makes you look rather than the actual haircut itself,” she says. This leads us to the importance of texture in a short haircut, and its instant de-aging effects.
Color your hair darker around your face.
"Lighter tones open up the face, making it appear wider, while darker tones are slimming," says Dubre. So keep the strands closest to your face a shade or two darker than the others, he suggests.
A general observation across experiments was that straight hair was perceived as younger, healthier, and more attractive than wavy hair and darker shades (medium copper and brown) were perceived more positively than blonde hair.
According to some men, a medium-length haircut with feathered layers is the most attractive hairstyle for women. The feathered layers create movement and texture, giving the hair a more effortless and natural look. And the medium length adds femininity and versatility, allowing for various styling options.