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4 EUROPEAN NATURALS WIG RESOURCES:
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 EUROPEAN
NATURALS WIG FACE SHAPES
Here's
how to find a European Naturals wig style that will work best
for you. A wig should accentuate your best facial features,
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OVAL
FACE
Oval is considered by many to be the ideal and most versatile
face shape, since nearly every style looks becoming on this
facial shape. Hair pulled back or worn in an updo shows off
the oval face the most. In long styles, a great classic look
is a center or side part with hair touching shoulders. The short-layered
looks with curls and a close extended nape focus on this oval.
FASHION
TIP: Wide-open necklines or close-necked collars
emphasize the oval face.
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ROUND
FACE
This shape is round at the cheeks and a has a circular form.
There is more of the face near the ears and gradually less curving
upward and downward. The goal: to slim your face. Hair below
the chin line should be worn with a face-lengthening center
part; for hair above chin line, wear an off-center part to interrupt
the roundness. Height at the crown and a bare forehead lengthen
and slim the face. It's best to avoid short and sleeked-back
hairstyles. In short-angled styles, you are best seen with hair
brushed away from the face, building extra crown height to narrow
the roundness of your features. Though bangs shorten the face,
you can wear curly, tousled bangs or a soft wispy fringe . Always
avoid full, straight-falling bangs. Wear longer styles closer
to the face to give length.
FASHION
TIP: Avoid rounded, scoop necklines. Use vertical
clothing lines and v-neck lines to add angles to the roundness.
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SQUARE
FACE
This face is characterized by an angular jaw and square brow,
with jaw and brow being nearly the same width. The goal: soften
the sharp angle of jawline and minimize squared-off brow. Hairstyles
which emphasize the cheekbones mid-line of the face are most
flattering. Bangs and waves at the temple also soften the square.
Wear your best styles with hair swinging forward onto the face
to reduce the angles. Hair length is best about 1-1/2"
below the chin, or extending to shoulder length to reduce and
soften the squareness of your jaw. Hair worn on the forehead
is always perfect for you, as long as it is wispy or fringed.
Never wear straight bangs. Hair turned under at the bottom also
will narrow the width of the jaw. Styles in loose curls and
waves add extra dimension to the square face.
MAKEUP
TIP: Makeup that emphasizes the cheekbones softens
the square. Darken the outer corner of the jaw to soften
the lines and make them recede.
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PEAR-SHAPED
FACE
This shape has a wide chin and a narrow forehead. The goal:
narrow the chin and widen the forehead. Wear your hair wide
and full at the top of the head and temples, brushed away from
the face and up toward the ear to widen forehead; from the ear,
angle hair forward toward the chin to soften and narrow a strong
jaw. Styles which are wide and full at the chin will emphasize
the width of the jawline, and should be avoided. The wedge styles,
which are brushed away from the face and give width at the forehead
are perfect for this facial shape.
CLOTHING
TIP: Avoid ruffled necklines, which add fullness
to the lower face. Closed-neck collars and necklines are
best.
MAKEUP
TIP: Highlight the forehead and temples to add
width to the upper half of your face.
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HEART
SHAPED FACE
This is a triangular-shaped face. This face is narrow at the
jaw line, wider at the eye line, cheek bones and even more at
the brow line. The goal: diminish forehead width and create
a wider, fuller jaw effect. Soft bangs flatter this shape, whether
curly or smoother. Or wear a side part with soft three-quarter
bangs swept over one side to balance your forehead width. The
styles should be fuller at the jaw line. Upswept at the sides
and off the forehead further emphasize your feminine appeal
. A medium length to mid-neck is your best look. Fullness at
the bottom, with hair directed forward onto the cheeks gives
you the appearance of a wide chin. The soft layered bob styles
are ideal. Or if you prefer, curls or loose waves, shaped from
the ears down, add width and fullness to your chin.
CLOTHING
TIP: Use V-neck and "Sweetheart" neck
lines to repeat and emphasize the heart shape.
MAKEUP
TIP: Highlight the temples if you are not wearing
bangs to broaden the forehead.
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OBLONG
FACE
This shape is long and thin, often with a chin that tends to
look pointed. There is very little difference in width between
the top, middle or bottom of your face but it is more rounded
than the square face. Hairstyles should add width and fullness
to the sides of the face and around the eyes, cheekbones and
ears. This shape benefits from a low side part, with a sweep
of hair brushed across the forehead and secured with a comb.
The look of volume with an asymmetric flow of hair to one side
widens your face and reduces length. Straight-falling bangs
or bangs blended with the sides of your hair, shorten the overall
face length. Your best hair length reaches to the middle of
the neck. Favor volume with curly or wavy styles that are very
becoming, giving you the illusion of balanced width. Wide curly
bob styles are ideal for this shape.
CLOTHING
TIP: Avoid long V-necked and vertical lines at
the neckline. Use high necklines to shorten the length of
the face.
MAKEUP
TIP: To shorten the face a bit, use darker foundation,
powder or blusher to darken the chin.
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