There’s a new way to achieve a more sculpted face and prominent features without the fuss of blending and shading with makeup: strategically placed hair colours.
There’s a new way to achieve a more sculpted face and prominent features without the fuss of blending and shading with makeup: strategically placed hair colours.
Using a mix of highlights and lowlights, hairstylists can draw attention to certain facial features while playing down less flattering ones such as puffy cheeks and a squarish jaw.
At the salon, the stylist will first assess your face shape and skin tone before selecting a colour and depth suitable for you. According to L’Oreal Professionnel, which came up with this method of hair colouring, the ideal length-width ratio for the face is three to two.
Highlights and lowlights will then be placed on different areas and you’ll get a trim that complements the results. Finally, the stylist will teach you how to style your hair for optimal effect.
Heart-shaped face
A darker hue is applied at the crown to soften the look of the chin. A lighter shade on hair ends creates a fuller and more youthful-looking face.
Round or squarish face
To slim the face, lighter tones are used around the hairline to create the illusion of an oval face. Darker tones are placed around the sides of the jaw and under the ears to make the chin look more V-shaped.
Diamond-shaped face
The aim is to soften a broad forehead and overly sharp cheekbones, so the hairstylist may give you a fringe to achieve that. Parts of the hair below the cheeks will be dyed a lighter shade to enhance the chin and make it look fuller.
