| Which hairstyle is best for plus size women? Believe | | | | pulled back or worn up shows off an oval face the |
| it or not, many plus size women ask this question. | | | | most. Long styles or shorter hair with some curls will |
| Are things really that different when it comes to | | | | also look flattering on an oval face. |
| hairstyles for plus size women? Well, yes and no. | | | | Round -- the widest part of a round face is at the |
| Let's first take a look at what is common for | | | | cheeks. Your goal should be to lengthen both the |
| hairstyle selection between plus size women and | | | | upper and lower portions of your face. Build some |
| women in general. | | | | height on the top of your head while avoiding |
| A hairstyle should complement the shape of your | | | | shorter, slicked back styles. |
| face. Though everyone's face is basically oval, there | | | | Heart Shaped -- this is a triangular facial shape, wider |
| are many deviations to the dimensions of the face | | | | at the forehead with a narrow chin. Wear styles that |
| that make it tend away from a purely oval shape. | | | | widen your chin such as layered styles angled toward |
| Below are the basic facial shapes and hairstyles that | | | | your face. Shorter lengths to the middle of your neck |
| complement them. | | | | work best. |
| Pear -- this facial shape has a wide chin and a narrow | | | | Plus size women with long hair look particularly |
| forehead. A hairstyle that widens the forehead while | | | | elegant with their hair pinned up. This works |
| taking attention away from the chin is desirable. Hair | | | | extremely well for formal occasions when wearing a |
| should be fuller on top and swept away from the | | | | gown or evening dress. In general, shorter plus size |
| face to create the illusion of a fuller forehead. Avoid | | | | women may want to consider shorter hairstyles to |
| styles that are wider at the chin to soften a square | | | | balance their torsos against their legs. A silk scarf or |
| jaw line. | | | | headband tied across the forehead and under the |
| Square -- a square brow and angular jaw line are the | | | | back of the hair can add an accent point to plus size |
| features of the square facial shape. Hair swept onto | | | | hairstyles. |
| the face and covering the brow will soften sharp | | | | In the end, it comes down to complementing your |
| angles. Shorter lengths that extend just below the | | | | natural features and expressing your individual style |
| chin will further help to soften a square jaw. | | | | and personality with your clothing, accessories, and |
| Oval -- like the hourglass plus size body shape, an | | | | choice of a plus size hairstyle. |
| oval face works well with just about any style. Hair | | | | |