It seems like a lot of celebrities are taking their hair to the chopping block and we’re actually loving their bold new looks! In a world bombarded with beyond-real, gorgeously-perfect long hair, pixie cuts and bobs just scream freshness! It is, however, quite a scary decision to commit to and we’re ultimately left worrying if a short ‘do would suit us.
When you think about it, moms actually have the most to gain with a short hairdo – think wash-and-wear, pull-proof (yes, as your growing baby will have a heyday pulling your long locks), i-don’t-need-a-hair-dryer kind of hairstyle. Get the picture?
The good news is, everyone can do it -- it’s really just a matter of finding the best cut for your face shape. Here’s a guide to help you decide and give you a little push to take the cut!
Got an oval face like that of Anne Hathaway, January Jones, Carey Mulligan or local 'it' girl Angel Jacob? You're among the lucky ones. Aside from the fact that it is the ideal face shape, women with oval-shaped faces can get away with almost any hairstyle, like a bob or a pixie cut if they want a short ‘do. However, their face structure has the natural tendency to look long so it is important to avoid adding length atop the head. Having side-swept and layered bangs will keep the forehead from looking bigger than it really is.
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If you have an oblong face like model/host Joey Mead, or Australian actress Rose Byrne, you can rock the short 'do, too. Oblong faces usually have high foreheads -- a deep part and side-swept bangs are best to conceal the length and keep the face well proportioned. It is also advisable to create some texture, like soft waves to add volume on the sides of the face. Choose a cut that is either above or below the chin to avoid emphasizing a pointed jawline.
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A pixie cut is great for those with a round-shaped face, like Hollywood actresses Michelle Williams and Jennifer Lawrence, or superstar mom Judy Ann Santos. It adds height on top of the head and layered fringes help frame the face and reduce the appearance of roundness. You could also slick your hair back for variation and that needed height ala Jennifer Lawrence. As for the bob, that haircut would normally emphasize the roundness of the face but having a deep part will conceal the big part of the forehead, giving the illusion of a more oval shape.
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For women with square-shaped faces, like Kirsten Dunst or Keira Knightley, bobs that are slightly layered at the ends are great to soften sharp jawlines. Parting your hair on the side will also hide a wide forehead and frame the face. Avoid blunt bangs as this would only emphasize a wide forehead.
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Heart-shaped faces like those of Ginnifer Goodwin and Karlie Kloss have wide foreheads, full cheekbones and a narrow chin. If you have a small face, a pixie cut with flat sides is perfect to add height and make the face appear longer. The bob is another hairstyle that heart shaped gals can wear - think Jennifer Aniston’s classic face-framing ‘do. Keep it chin-length or longer with tapered ends and side-swept bangs.
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A diamond face shape has a tapered chin and forehead and prominent cheekbones, so a textured pixie cut with framing fringes will add volume and offset the narrowness of the forehead. Like Audrey Tautou, Vanessa Hudgens, and Sarah Geronimo, do not be afraid to show off your beautiful cheekbones by tucking your hair behind your ears if you’re sporting a bob.
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These products will make your short hair look fabulous:
1. Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, from The Body Shop
2. Dove Hair Therapy Hair Fall Rescue, available at leading supermarkets
3. Watsons Volumizing Treatment Shampoo, available at Watsons branches
4. Natural Strengthening Conditioner, P144.75 for 200ml, available at humanheartnature.com
5. Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo, P495 at Watsons Megamall
6. En Root PreStyling Conditioning Spray, P595, at Beauty Bar
7. Cream Silk Standout Straight Daily Treatment + Conditioner, available at leading supermarkets
8. Smoothing Hair Serum, P249.75, available at humanheartnature.com
9. Cake Dry Shampoo, P995, available at Beauty Bar
10. Pantene Pro-V Shampoo with Keratin Damage Blocker, available at leading supermarkets
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