Haircuts for a rectangular face type: important nuances of work

Svetlana Belousova , hairdresser-fashion designer, top stylist, teacher of the highest category with 30 years of experience, ABC judge

By what facial features can you easily determine that a client has a rectangular face shape?

The rectangular face type is not so common, but it can be easily identified by its sharp features. As a rule, the length of the face is 2 times the width, and the distance between the lower cheekbones and temples is almost identical. Women of this type most often have a large forehead, prominent cheekbones and a small chin.

What problems should the haircut that the hairdresser selects for this type of face solve?

The main task of such haircuts is to make the face softer and soften its features, to focus on the advantages and cover up all the shortcomings. You need to choose a haircut that will make the rectangle shorter and smooth out sharp corners.

Not only the length of the hair plays a big role in this, but also its structure. For a rectangular face shape, curls or tight curls are suitable - they will cope with the task better than straight strands.

Important nuances that the master should pay attention to:

• ideal length - from chin to shoulders;
• add bangs - fluffy and long;
• the volume should be located at the level of the temples;
• parting – straight, on the side, asymmetrical.

What is absolutely not suitable for this type of face?

• No bangs
• Straight hair cut.
• Single level haircuts
• Splendor in the crown area
• Straight strands below shoulders
• Haircuts that completely open the face (garcon, pixie, short bob)
• Sleek and smooth styling
• Complete symmetry

Always remember the rule that helps you choose a haircut correctly and appropriately: you need to divert attention from the shortcomings, focusing on the strengths.

If the client has long curls, then choose cascading or voluminous haircuts. A graduated ladder softens the look and shifts the emphasis away from the cheekbones. This option is also suitable for thin curly hair, since straight strands combined with a high forehead emphasize this shape. If the strands are naturally straight, curl them at the roots or from the middle of the length.

Trendy haircuts for medium curls look elegant if you choose the right option. It is the average hair length that is considered optimal in many respects, since it adapts to the characteristic features and characteristics of any type of appearance.