As our collection of women’s and men’s wigs so beautifully demonstrates, there are countless wig styles and shades to choose from, which means you’re certain to find a look you love right here at Wigs4u. Whatever the cause of your hair loss, finding a wig that looks and feels great to wear is an important part of your journey.
If you’re new to wig wear or simply searching for a fresh style to see you through the summer, using your face shape as your guide is crucial – here’s why…
Choosing the right wig isn’t just about finding the perfect colour match or choosing the most realistic density. The shape of your face plays a major role in how natural a wig looks.
Yes, a style that complements facial proportions can soften features, create balance and help the wig appear far more realistic overall. With this, you get to wear your wig effortlessly and with complete confidence, whether you’re choosing to keep the fact you wear wigs to yourself or shout about it to the entire world.
Different hairstyles naturally emphasise certain facial features, and this is true with wigs also. Oval face shapes for example have the most versatile proportions, with naturally occurring balance meaning they can rock most wig styles with absolute ease.
People with round face shapes have to be a little pickier. Wig styles that create length and add structure work best, with layers, side-swept fringes and volume only on top all looking great on people with rounder shaped faces.
Square faces can be softened with waves and textured fringes, while heart shapes benefit most from balanced styles that incorporate medium layers, side partings and softer volume around the lower half of the face. If you have a rectangle face, you should concentrate on adding width rather than length with your wig choice.
When picking your next wig, there’s one choice you’re likely to make first – short or long length? Again, looking at your face shape offers a simple way to make sense of these two opposing wig styles.
Short bob wigs come in so many wonderful cuts and colours, which means it’s a style that’s not off limits to any face shape. Finding the short bob style that suits you best is no walk in the park however! Here Cos Sakkas, hairdresser and Toni&Guy global creative director, shares his advice for square face shapes to get you started:
“To soften angular features, a textured bob or a side-parted style can work wonders…These options help to add dimension and create a softer silhouette, effectively softening the angles of the face… Additionally, consider incorporating face-framing layers or soft bangs into your hairstyle. These subtle elements can add a touch of softness while framing your face beautifully.”
Ovals can be the most adventurous with their bob wig. They look great with blunt bobs, chin length cuts and textured French bobs. Heart shapes do well with texture too, with slightly wavy bobs the best for adding balancing fullness at the jawline.
The same theory applies to long length wigs. As the category of long length wigs is so diverse, you can style to suit any face shape. If you’re working with an oval face shape, you’re in luck. This is the most versatile when shopping for long wigs. Choose long layers, Hollywood waves, sleek styles or curtain bangs to do your face shape justice.
Square face features can be softened with texture. With this in mind, select styles that sport loose waves, layered lengths or soft curls.
Contrary to popular belief, long face shapes can rock long wigs! Use layers to break up length, frame the face with a fringe or curtain bangs, and add volume in all the right places. Just avoid ultra-long, ultra-straight styles as these can elongate the face further.
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