There’s a lot that goes into choosing a haircut and hair color, and it’s not all about scrolling through social media to find something you like. The truth is that haircuts are designed for specific face shapes, and it takes plenty of training and years of experience for our expert stylists at ARO Hair Salon to spot the best looks for you.
But sometimes, you just want to try one of those trendy haircuts, even if your stylist says it’s not well-suited to your face shape. Do you have to just forget about it? Not always, because that’s where the right hair color comes into play!
The talented colorists at ARO can help take a haircut that was designed for another face shape and use color contouring – an expert technique that reshapes your hair through the use of color – to help sculpt that look so it’s more suited to you.
What is color contouring and how does it work?
Professional hair color contouring uses special placement of hair color to blend your hair into the right style for your face shape. It’s all about the shades and placement. For example, if you have a wide jawline and are open to dimensional hair color darker shades of color can be placed on the sides and lighter shades on top to give the illusion of a more balanced face shape. The expert colorists at ARO Hair Salon know how to use just the right placement of contrasting shades to create a look that complements your face shape.
Which techniques will work for my face shape?
The strategy for color contouring depends on the shape of your face:
Square. With a square face shape, it’s all about toning down the angles with softer lines. That means building color layers around the face to calm down harsh lines.
Round. The goal of color contouring for round faces is to create an elongating illusion. This is done through expert placement of dark and lighter contrasting colors around the face.
Heart. Heart-shaped faces are broader at the forehead and thinner around the chin. To balance out the hairstyle, your expert ARO colorist will redefine the emphasis through contrasting shades, balancing out your look.
Oval. Oval faces are already more balanced, so color contouring is used primarily for haircuts that are less suited for this shape to restore natural balance through color.
Diamond. A diamond-shaped face is narrow on the top and bottom, so color contouring helps by emphasizing the root and tips.
As you can see, hair color contouring is both an art and a science that professional colorists like the experts at ARO Hair Salon practice to give you the best possible look. Even if you’re choosing a trendy style that’s not completely suited to your face shape, your expert colorists can use these techniques – which can only be achieved by an experienced, professional colorist – to get the most out of your look.
Some people are surprised to find that face shape is an important consideration when choosing a haircut. If you haven’t come in yet for your new spring 2022 haircut, think about face shape when flipping through the latest online photos of trendy looks and you’ll be sure to find the look you’ll love. Here are some of the best looks for these different face shapes.
Square. Long, soft layers are a great way to soften up the sharp angles of a square face. You’ll want a cut that doesn’t emphasize the same shape, so opting for some soft, sweeping bangs is also a good look for you.
Round. Long layers or soft, bouncy waves help elongate your round face for the best look for you.
Heart. Long hair with layers that frame your face takes the emphasis off the larger forehead of the heart-shaped face for an elegant look. There are also plenty of shorter cuts that work, too, especially a textured pixie.
Oval. If you have an oval face, you have more options when choosing a cut because the oval shape is more versatile. Just about any face-framing look will give you an incredible style.
Diamond. Diamond-shaped faces look great with a classic, chin-length bob, which is one of the most enduring haircut trends we’ve seen lately. You can also go for a long cut with a side part to take the emphasis off the cheekbones.
Even if your face isn’t as suited to the cut you’re dying to try, remember that an expert colorist at ARO can help by contouring your color to better showcase your best features – the results will look amazing!
For the perfect haircut and color that’s right for you, trust the expert stylists and colorists at ARO Hair Salon. Make your appointment today and let our experienced professionals help you choose the perfect look for gorgeous hair you’ll love! You’ll find us at 33 Shiawassee Ave., Fairlawn, OH. To schedule your haircut and hair color appointment, call us at 234-334-7723 or email us appointments.arosalon@gmail.com. Click here to sign up for our fun and exciting ARO Rewards program! New to ARO Hair Salon and looking for a great style? Click here to get your expert color consultation prior to arriving at the salon.
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