Oval Face Shape
- Characteristics: An oval face is slightly longer than it is wide, with a rounded hairline and jawline. This shape is often considered ideal due to its balanced proportions.
- Correction Zones:
- Cheekbones: Can be enhanced with fillers for added definition.
- Jawline: Light contouring may help define this area further, but it typically requires minimal correction.
- Forehead: Minimal adjustment is needed; focus on maintaining natural proportions.
Round Face Shape
- Characteristics: A round face has equal width and length, with soft angles and full cheeks. The chin is usually rounded.
- Correction Zones:
- Cheeks: Contouring can create the illusion of higher cheekbones and add definition.
- Jawline: Subtle contouring can help elongate the appearance of the jawline.
- Forehead: Highlighting the forehead can help balance the roundness, drawing attention upwards.
Square Face Shape
- Characteristics: A square face features a strong jawline and a broad forehead, with the width of the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline being similar.
- Correction Zones:
- Jawline: Softening the jawline with contouring can balance the angular features.
- Cheeks: Adding volume to the cheeks can create a softer appearance.
- Forehead: Light contouring along the sides of the forehead can help narrow its appearance.
Heart Face Shape
- Characteristics: A heart-shaped face has a wider forehead and cheekbones, tapering down to a narrower chin. This shape often features a pointed chin.
- Correction Zones:
- Cheeks: Enhancing the cheeks with highlighter can add fullness and balance the forehead.
- Jawline: Contouring the chin can help soften its pointed appearance.
- Forehead: Focus on softening the upper face by using contour along the temples to create balance.
Diamond Face Shape
- Characteristics: A diamond face is characterized by a narrow forehead and jawline, with wide cheekbones. It has a more angular appearance.
- Correction Zones:
- Cheeks: Adding volume to the cheeks can create balance and draw attention away from the narrow forehead and chin.
- Jawline: Softening the jawline with contour can help reduce angularity.
- Forehead: Highlighting the center of the forehead can help create a more balanced appearance.
Oblong Face Shape
- Characteristics: An oblong face is longer than it is wide, with a long chin and forehead. This shape often has straight sides and minimal width.
- Correction Zones:
- Jawline: Contouring can help shorten the appearance of the jawline.
- Forehead: Highlighting the forehead can add width and balance the face.
- Cheeks: Adding volume to the cheeks can create a fuller appearance, reducing the length of the face.