Long, layered hair often creates a slimming effect by elongating the face, while short hair can be trickier; blunt, chin-length styles can widen the face, but a textured, voluminous, or angled cut like a lob (long bob) with a deep side part can draw the eye upward, making your face appear slimmer and more balanced. The key is vertical lines, volume at the crown, and framing that minimizes width, regardless of overall length.
Completely depends on the person, their facial features, their hair type, the cut and how they style it. Most of the time though I think shorter is more flattering because it's not sitting on the body adding more bulk and more importantly you can frame the face better with shorter hair.
Face-Framing Layers
Like long hair and asymmetrical bobs, having face framing layers will elongate your face for a slimming look. Keep the layers long so that they fall below your chin. It will make your jawline look lower and your face longer and thinner.
Long hair can contribute to a slimmer appearance when cut and styled to emphasize vertical lines, minimize volume at cheek level, and create downward movement. The effect depends equally on texture, layering, parting and how hair complements your face shape and clothing.
Sleek, straight hair is flattering on a round face because long hair creates the illusion of length in the face.
Here are some of the top benefits of long hair:
How to Choose the Right Hair Length for You
The "2-inch rule" (often cited as 2.25 inches) for short hair is a quick test to see if a pixie or bob might suit your face shape: hold a pencil horizontally under your chin and a ruler vertically from your earlobe down; if the distance from the pencil to the ruler's base is less than 2.25 inches, short hair is likely flattering, while a longer measurement suggests longer styles work better for your features, according to this hairstylist and Allure.
HIGH UPDOS
Focusing more volume on top makes the face appear slimmer and more proportionate. High updos, especially chignons, lift hair from the nape area. This lifting of the nape line can make the face appear more elongated, especially if the hairstyle is concentrated closer to the top of the head.
The "7-day haircut rule" suggests that while a fresh haircut looks sharp, it often hits its peak and looks most natural, effortless, and "lived-in" around one week (7 days) after getting it, as the hair softens, settles, and blends better. It's a guideline for timing major events or understanding when your hair finds its sweet spot, allowing the initial starkness to fade into a more comfortable style, similar to breaking in new shoes.
Long layers are, arguably, flattering on just about everybody, but they're especially well-suited for those with round faces. The length helps visually elongate your face, while the layers add body, volume, and texture for an effortlessly chic look.
Long bobs are especially known for their ability to slim the face and add dimension, making them a flattering choice for those looking to draw attention away from a rounder face shape.
Many men love straight hair for its sleek look and glamorous, flowy vibe. Straight hair is smooth, silky, and super shiny, which definitely catches a lot of guys' eyes. Whether it's short or long, straight hair always seems to fall beautifully, which can give women a soft look that plenty of guys go crazy for.
Long & Straight. Having long, straight hair slims a round face. However, stay away from blunt cuts which tend to give a young look and can make your face appear fuller than it is. A good guide to the length is it should be about 1 ½ times longer than the width of your face.
Short hair can often make you look younger, as hair can sometimes weigh down your face.
The Bible says that any woman who cuts and styles her hair to be so short as to look like a man's might as well be shorn (shaved) to symbolize a fallen woman. God views a woman cutting her hair short as a sign of open rebellion toward her Creator (verse 6). Cutting one's hair is not the same as shearing or shaving it.
Straight Hair: For faster growth, cut during the Waxing Moon. For maintaining sleekness and reducing split ends, cut during the Waning Moon, possibly in Virgo for precision. Damaged Hair: Focus on strengthening cuts during the Waning Moon in earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn).
Essentially, there are shorter hairstyles that give you a more youthful appearance. Similarly, there are also longer hairstyles that add more years to your age. There are haircuts, short or long, that make you look older.
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The study showed that both male and female subjects thought women with long hair (regardless of its shade) were more attractive. The researchers surmised this was due to an assumption that long hair was harder to maintain.
Cons of Long Hair
Long hair requires more product and has more surface area to damage. As such, it's harder to care for since there is so much more to it! Hair's problems like split ends! If you live in a warm climate, long hair is like wearing a hat and scarf it can be quite unpleasant!
Hair is made of many protein strands. A single hair has a normal life between 2 and 7 years. That hair then falls out and is replaced with a new hair. How much hair you have on your body and head is also determined by your genes.
Their secret is the fermented rice water that they use to wash their hair 2-3x a week and just once in winter 🍚 Although their secret is rice water, scientists in China went to investigate and concluded it was actually because of their genetics 😅 but it doesn't hurt to try their rice water recipe!