Some people say the shoes make the outfit, but it’s often the hairdo that really pulls your look together. Your hairstyle may be unique to you, but striking a balance with your fashion is important.
The Best Hairstyle For YOU
It’s not as simple as copying your favorite style, it has to work with your face shape, hair type, and overall style. Everyone’s hair is unique and the balance you strike with your haircut is no different.
Oval-shaped faces may have the most flexibility, but there are plenty of styles that work with any shape. What really matters is understanding your most prominent features and balancing them out. Use the width and shape of your hair to add or remove from your forehead and jawline depending on how strong or weak they are.
Also note your hair texture and type. Thick and curly hair may need to tone it down or own it when it runs free while flat and thin hair can use a bit of volume and extra style.
Don’t be afraid to hone your best look even if you’ve had a certain cut for years either. Last year’s perfect haircut may not represent the real you any longer and that’s okay!
The Effect Of A Hairstyle
Your hairstyle can completely change the perception of you and your outfit. It can work with or against your clothing for a different overall look.
Don’t want to look too buttoned-up? There’s a reason they say “let your hair down”. Show people you’re not as straight laced while still getting done up.
Looking to class things up a bit? A bun is an instantly professional look. Pair this with a more casual look to tighten things up or double down on formal attire.
Long hair don’t care? Or shaved head don’t care? They both say something whether you intend them to or not. It’s important to understand what your hair is saying about you and to consciously use that to your advantage.
The Importance Of Tone
The color of your hair is just as important as the cut and style.
The ditzy blonde and fiery redhead are tired stereotypes, but they’re still culturally relevant. Maybe try to play against type to shake things up.
Natural grey is distinguished and confident. Owning your age gracefully is a strength if you use it right. In fact, in recent years we’ve seen a trend of younger people dying their hair silver and gray. Now you’re not old, you’re just trendy!
Wild coloring can be attention grabbing and signal a creative soul. It can also be seen as needy. But it’s all how confident you can rock it. Try streaks or a highlight if you’re not ready for the whole show.
Changing your entire look around can be as simple as a palette swap. If you’ve spent your whole life as a blonde, it can be a perspective altering experience to go brunette for a while.
Find the truest you! Don’t let your default haircut or tone define who you are now.
