Which hairstyle is best for plus size
women? Believe it or not, many plus size women ask this question. Are
things really that different when it comes to hairstyles for plus size women?
Well, yes and no.
Let's first take a look at what is common for hairstyle selection between
plus size women and women in general.
A hairstyle should complement the shape of your face. Though everyone's face
is basically oval, there are many deviations to the dimensions of the face that
make it tend away from a purely oval shape. Below are the basic facial shapes
and hairstyles that complement them.
Pear -- this facial shape has a wide chin and a narrow forehead.
A hairstyle that widens the forehead while taking attention away from the chin
is desirable. Hair should be fuller on top and swept away from the face to
create the illusion of a fuller forehead. Avoid styles that are wider at the
chin to soften a square jaw line.
Square -- a square brow and angular jaw line are the features of
the square facial shape. Hair swept onto the face and covering the brow will
soften sharp angles. Shorter lengths that extend just below the chin will
further help to soften a square jaw.
Oval -- like the hourglass plus size body shape, an oval face
works well with just about any style. Hair pulled back or worn up shows off an
oval face the most. Long styles or shorter hair with some curls will also look
flattering on an oval face.
Round -- the widest part of a round face is at the cheeks. Your
goal should be to lengthen both the upper and lower portions of your face.
Build some height on the top of your head while avoiding shorter, slicked back
styles.
Heart Shaped -- this is a triangular facial shape, wider at the
forehead with a narrow chin. Wear styles that widen your chin such as layered
styles angled toward your face. Shorter lengths to the middle of your neck work
best.
Plus size women with long hair look particularly elegant with their hair
pinned up. This works extremely well for formal occasions when wearing a gown
or evening dress. In general, shorter plus size women may want to consider
shorter hairstyles to balance their torsos against their legs. A silk scarf or
headband tied across the forehead and under the back of the hair can add an
accent point to plus size hairstyles.
In the end, it comes down to complementing your natural features and
expressing your individual style and personality with your clothing,
accessories, and choice of a plus size hairstyle.
