Does short hair make you look thinner? It is believed that short hair isn't suitable for women with round faces. However, that's not true. The key to success is to not add volume to the sides.
If your hair are long, don't make them short because length of your hair conceals roundness of your face. Long hair, whether straight or wavy, both work for a chubby face. In addition, long hair work as a curtain as they significantly overcome the round shape of your face.
Stylists recommend medium-length or longer hair for a round face because it elongates your face shape. Keeping your hair below the chin draws attention away from the jaw line.
So, can long or short hair make you look fatter or thinner? Yes, it definitely can. Depending on your face type, how wide your cheekbones are, and whether you have chubby cheeks, a hairstyle can make your face look thinner or fatter.
Deep Side Part
Switching where you part your hair doesn't seem like much of a style, but it's a quick and easy way to elevate your look and make your face appear slimmer. Like side-swept bangs, creating a deep part gives your face a slimming effect as it sweeps diagonally across your face.
Try a Ponytail or an Updo – building extra height at the crown of the head narrows round features and makes the face seem thinner. For a simple hairstyle, twist hair into a high knot and fasten it with a barrette. Or try a ponytail for the most slimming effect, match the ponytail height to the tips of your cheekbones.
To recap, a round face has equal width and length with soft features. Layers, high updos, and loose curls work wonders on this face shape as they make your face look longer and leaner. Stay away from austere hairstyles, like sleek ponytails, that may highlight the roundness of your face.
As far as hairstyles that make your face look thinner go, long hair is one of the easiest options. "Long hair instantly slims most face shapes. Think about getting semi-permanent hair extensions to speed up the process," says Lopez.
With curly or wavy hair, going too short may add more width to the cheek area. Short styles that add volume on top can elongate your face.
There are many benefits to cutting your hair short. Not only will it be easier to manage and style, but it will also require less maintenance and save you time in the morning. In addition, shorter hair is cooler in the summer and can be more versatile when it comes to styling.
Ultimately, short hair can make you look older, but it doesn't have to. “The way you style your short hair has a bigger impact on how old it makes you look rather than the actual haircut itself,” she says. This leads us to the importance of texture in a short haircut, and its instant de-aging effects.
Long hair is perfect and universally flattering on round faces because it lengthens the face. If you have a round face, your ideal cut will fall a few inches below the chin or longer. The shortest layer should never be above your earlobe; this can also make a style look dated, and no one wants that!
Long hair tends to look more slenderizing than short hair. If you have short hair, you can consider extensions and if you already have long hair, consider some of the other options listed above like adding texture and highlights to revamp your long locks.
Short hair has more natural volume, which makes hair appear thicker. Wash hair daily – The key to styling thin hair is to maximize volume at the roots.
There's a reason many older women choose to have chin-length hair, instead of longer tresses: “Long hair drags the eyes down, emphasizing drooping facial features,” Butterworth says.
Sleek, straight bob
According to Thompson and Wilson, a bob is not only universally flattering but is also one of the hairstyles that make you look younger because “it softens facial features and opens up the face,” which, in turn, reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
When hair is tied up, you are likely to see a tightened brow, wider eyes and defined cheek bones. However, when you wear your hair down, the lift is lost and facial laxity can cause these features to appear less defined, and in some cases sag.
“Round-shaped faces should avoid blunt haircuts and short hairstyles that will only make their face appear even rounder,” says Udoh. She notes that “styles such as a blunt bob or other blunt cut will shorten the appearance of your face and make it appear wider,” which is never the goal.
Those eight glasses of water per day can help your face look slimmer and speed your metabolism to shed overall fat from the body. So keep track of your water intake level. Also every time you feel thirsty, reach out for a glass of water to see if it is really hunger or just thirst.
Generally, facial fat goes away at 20% body fat and a proper weight loss program can help individuals lose approximately 0.5-1% of their body fat per week. Therefore, it may take a few weeks to lose face fat completely.