What Wig Should I Buy For My Face Shape?

Determining the best style for your face shape is key when browsing and shopping for a wig. After all, you not only want to show off your new look, but you want to enhance your best features in the most flattering wig possible.

Selecting a wig in a style that suits your face shape is essential, and with our guidance, it’s simple.

How do I know my exact face shape?

You may be thinking, ok, what face shape do I have? I didn’t know faces had different shapes. They do, and we are here to help find the wig that fits your face shape correctly! First, you have to determine what your face shape is. There are many face shapes, including oval, round, heart, square, diamond, and oblong. The shape is usually determined by the dimensions and proportions of your forehead, cheek bones, jawline, and chin.

To determine your face shape, tie your hair back and look in the mirror. Decide what part of your face is the widest. You can either do this by sight or using a measuring tape. If that is too complicated, try taking a selfie and, with your finger, trace the outside of your face to see which shape it resembles.

What are the 6 types of face shapes?

Oval Face – Someone that has a face shape with a forehead that is slightly wider than the chin, with the length of the face being about 1.5X the width. Best suited styles for oval shape are virtually any style, a couple of leading styles for this shape are Bobs & Lobs and Layered Wavy styles.

Round Face – People with round shaped faces are characterized as having a circular shaped face with larger cheeks and little to no angular structures. The best styles for women with round faces are Pixies and Long Layers.

Heart Shaped Face – This shape usually indicates a wider forehead, more pronounced cheekbones and a chin that comes to a point. Styles chin length or shorter tend to look great on this shape, as do Shorter Wigs with a Side Part or fringe.

Square Face – People with this shape have a more pronounced forehead and jawline, that are often the same width. Tapered bangs, longer Bobs & Lobs, Longer Styles, and Side Part Styles/Bangs are best, but try to avoid styles that are too short or hit right at the chin.

Diamond Face -When the top of your forehead to the corner of your eyes to your chin is a diamond, and a more pronounced chin and angular jawline then you have a diamond shaped face. Most styles look great on this shape, the most optimal area usually Mid Length & Curly Bobs and Mid Length, Long Layered & Wavy Styles.

Oblong/Rectangle Face – Have a long and narrow, rounded on the top and bottom and have a narrower chin than the oval face shape. Volume with Layers, thicker bangs and fringe are very complimentary to this shape.

Keep in mind, these are just suggestions.  Feel free to wear the styles that make you feel most beautiful!