Question

hairstyle and facial shapes
short answer

1. what determines facial shape? describe how you would identify your client’s facial shape.
2. what are the seven basic facial shapes?
3. what is a good technique for explaining to a client how certain hairstyles are more suited for particular facial shapes?

Explanation:

1. Facial shape is determined by the structure of facial bones (such as the jaw, forehead, and cheekbones) and the distribution of facial fat. To identify a client's facial shape, one can measure key facial dimensions (forehead width, cheekbone width, jaw - line width, face length) and observe the overall contour.
2. The seven basic facial shapes are oval, round, square, heart - shaped, diamond, rectangle, and triangle.
3. A good technique is to use visual aids like pictures or diagrams of different facial shapes and corresponding hairstyles, and explain how certain hairstyles can enhance or balance the features of each facial shape.

Answer:

1. Facial shape is determined by bone structure and fat distribution. Measure dimensions and observe contour to identify.
2. Oval, round, square, heart - shaped, diamond, rectangle, triangle.
3. Use visual aids to explain how hairstyles enhance or balance facial features.