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Face Shape Haircut Mistakes

Should you cut fringe like Christina Ricci? See if your haircut is flattering your face

by Anna Jimenez

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Will a pixie a-la-Michelle Williams make you look chic or chubby? Will a trendy full fringe bring out your features or square off your face? These are important questions you should think about before running to a stylist toting a picture of a celebrity haircut you just have to have. Or worse, before you hastily grab scissors on a slow weekday night and go to town on your poor, defenseless hair. Any stylist will tell you that it's your face shape that determines which haircut will flatter you best.

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So to help you prep for your next big snip, we went to Tommy Buckett from the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City to find out which haircuts work for each specific face shape. He shares advice on how to determine your face shape by breaking it down from jawline to forehead girth. Cruise through his expert advice and get matched with a celeb-inspired cut that works for your face, so that you never make a face shape haircut mistake again.

The celebrity hairstyles featured here are: Reese Witherspoon, Jenny McCarthy, Selma Blair, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Garner, Christina Ricci, Jennifer Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Renee Zellweger, Kate Winslet, Beyonce Knowles, and Eva Longoria.

And remember, if for some crazy reason you don't heed this advice and end up with a bad haircut, go ahead and speak up to your hairstylist and give them the opportunity to fix what is bothering you. "They would much rather hear your thoughts and make it right so you leave happy and return. Satisfying the client is the number one priority for any stylist/colorist," says celebrity stylist and New York City salon owner Marie Robinson.

Now see face shape haircut mistakes.

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Needed more info. I've always thought I have a square shape face, but this leaves me thinking I MIGHT have a round -- although still unsure. All I know is my short shag hairstyle with bangs and a side part is highly flattering.

by purple9a Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

Same info.

by Mollysunshine Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 05:24AM Report as inappropriate

This I'm heart shape....

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

I pretty much comb my hair any way i want, but i have a long face so it didnt matter.

by nicky22 Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate

I am 69 Yrs. Young, have a round small face with sharp features. Am 5'2" so need height at top of head. Am tired of short, curly hair. Any suggestions?

by LizDixon004 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 09:45AM Report as inappropriate

Not a very thorough article.

by robyne00 Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 04:22PM Report as inappropriate

This article wasn't very informative...they could have given more variation for hairstyles.

by MizzPink Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:15AM Report as inappropriate

I have a long face and I have to be careful not to drag it down.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:06AM Report as inappropriate

I always get so confused with face shapes. I have no idea what mine is. All I know is it definetly isn't heart shaped.

by MssDani Friday, March 23, 2012 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate

I love how they just skimped out on the oval shape - Yay, you can do whatever you want.

by SummerOrchid Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate