Headbands are one of those perfect accessories that not only serve a purpose when it comes to comfort but also add a trendy element to your look.
Do headbands work for most people? More specifically, does your face shape change how you should wear a headband or even one?
Headbands are great for people with round faces; however, there are certain ways to wear them to compliment your face shape perfectly.
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Does Your Face Shape Matter when Choosing Headbands?
It may surprise you that your face shape dictates how certain styles look on you.
From finding the best shape of glasses to even deciding whether or not to get bangs, your face shape will be the most important element to consider.
The best way to do this is to look straight in the mirror. Grab an old lipstick or a dry-erase marker if you are studying your face in the mirror and still can’t quite figure it out.
While keeping your head steady in the mirror, trace the outline of your face on the mirror. Once down, take a step back and try to match your face shape. The most common face shapes are round, square, heart, and oval.
A round or oval shape will be much more of a circle, while a heart-shaped one comes to a point at your chin.
The most desired face shape is round with symmetrical and soft features. While we can’t all be perfect, there are still plenty of ways to elevate your headband game, no matter your face shape.
Once you know the shape of your face, you can start exploring all the ways you can wear a headband that will perfectly complement your style.
Do Headbands Look Good on Round Faces?
The most desired face shape is a round face with soft cheekbones and a rounded chin.
This often gives off the illusion of innocence because it is similar to baby cherubs and is also often referred to as a “baby face.” If you find that you have one of these round face shapes, you are in luck – in more ways than one.
A round face is one of the most universally flexible face shapes that accommodate many different styles. People with round faces have their pick of most glasses shapes and hairstyles.
Therefore, it is no surprise that people with rounder face shapes can successfully pull off any headband style.
Since a round face is also typically a symmetrical face, the headbands that look best on this face shape are the ones that have a strong focal point. This helps to break up the round face a bit and gives people something to focus on, which can help elevate your style.
Headbands that feature a cluster of jewels or pearls right at the top center will define your symmetrical face shape while giving you an extra touch of class.
If you want to showcase your round face while still keeping the headband simple, I would suggest looking to get a knotted-style headband. These headbands are wrapped in fabric and are tied together at a knot right at the center crown of your head.
This will still showcase your perfectly round face while offering a little bit of simplicity that you may be looking for.
Do Headbands Look Good on Heart-Shaped Faces?
While round faces are the most popular, heart-shaped faces are so beautiful and often rare.
These types of face shapes are the ones that are more rounded at the forehead and slim down around the jawline with a clear middle point right at the chin.
Because of their strong yet somehow soft features, there are only certain styles that will complement them perfectly without overwhelming the delicacy of this amazing face shape.
When it comes to headbands, can they look good on a heart-shaped face?
They absolutely can, and better than that, they can bring out the ethereal features of a heart-shaped face. When it comes to finding the best headband for this shape, one rule to keep in mind is to look for volume.
The goal is to balance out the width and height of your forehead without shrinking away from the lower features of your face. In this case, it is recommended that people with a heart-shaped face should look for a headband that has some padding to give it extra height.
Padded headbands are mainly plastic stile half-moon headbands that feature padding at the top, usually covered in fabric. This will help make your face look a little bit longer and soften up the features of your pointy chin. You can achieve this same result by using a headband to highlight the volume on the top of your head that is added by wearing your hair up high.
Do Headbands Look Good on Oval-Shaped Faces?
Like a rounder face, an oval face is soft and gentle enough to handle most headband styles.
However, unlike a round face, an oval face is a little more elongated, which doesn’t give it the same “baby face” effect but can tend to age you slightly. An oval-shaped face is often referred to as a “long face.”
While most headband stiles will complement this face shape, some will help to bring out those delicate features and give your look that little extra, something special. You want to avoid headbands that give too much extra volume or life at the crown, as these styles can make your face appear even longer.
With an oval-shaped face, try to find headbands that stay fairly flush to your head without any extra wiggle room. Solid plastic or metal headbands are the best way to compliment this face shape.
Remember, the wider the band, the more width you add to your face. So, if you find that your face is long but not very round, adding a thicker headband will help give the illusion of more volume in the face, making it appear more youthful and full.
Do Headbands Look Good on Square-Shaped Faces?
Having powerful features, especially a strong jawline, is nothing to be ashamed of because it gives off serious “warrior woman” vibes. However, since a square-shaped face is so strong, finding the right style to compliment your face is a little more difficult.
This is especially true when it comes to headbands.
When it comes to a square-shaped face, it is all about balancing your strong facial features. If you find that you have a strong jawline, try to balance it out by wearing a headband that pulls the focus to the top of your head.
A headband with embellishments at the top or even some padding will help to pull focus from your jawline.
If your forehead and hairline are more pronounced, try to balance them with a headband tied at the back of the neck. These headbands always leave a little bow or ribbon dangling right around your neck, pulling focus down to the bottom half of your face and away from your forehead.
Wrapping It Up
It can seem like fashion comes with its own set of rules, but you should always remember the most important rule, which is to follow whatever you want.
Just because one headband will help bring out your best facial features doesn’t mean you can’t wear other headband styles you desire.
After all, fashion and trends should be fun, so don’t be afraid to play around with different styles until you find the one you like the best. Instead of looking at your face shape as a bunch of rules you must follow, see them as some guidelines to help you be your best self.