You dress to suit your body shape, so why not do your make-up and hair to suit your face shape too? The first step in doing this? Identifying which shape you have ...
- Oval. This face shape is considered the "perfect" shape because of its symmetry. Very little — if any — contouring is needed as it's well balanced (slightly broader at cheeks, and narrower at forehead and chin, and overall is longer than wide).
Celebrity example: Elle Macpherson
- Round. A round face is usually wider than an oval face, and it has fuller cheeks and a rounded chin. People with round faces tend to look more youthful.
Celebrity example: Christina Ricci
- Heart or inverted triangle. Just like the second name suggests, this face shape is wider at the forehead and curves to a pointed chin.
Celebrity example: Reese Witherspoon
- Square. While technically not "square", this face shape does have a similar width between the forehead, cheeks and jaw. Square faces also tend to have a square-looking hairline.
Celebrity example: Kristin Davis
- Pear or triangle. This face shape, while oval-ish, has a narrower forehead than jaw line, making it look a little angular.
Celebrity example: Jennifer Aniston
- Long. This face shape also appears very oval, but is an elongated version. People with long faces tend to have a much higher forehead and narrow chin.
Celebrity example: Sarah Jessica Parker
