Shape of face determines type of cut that is stylish
NEW YORK (AP) -- Short hair isn't only for mature women and rebel rockers. Any woman can wear short hair, says Matrix stylist Enzo Angileri. The key is in the cut.
Before lopping off long locks, consider the shape of your face, he advises.
If your face is long or oval, get a cut that doesn't have too many layers in the front. Instead you should build volume from the sides.
If you have a round face, try an asymmetric cut with pieces of all different lengths.
A short bob with lots of layers works well for square jaw lines. Longer pieces positioned toward the face creates a frame and softens the line, he says.
Next, analyze your hair type. Curly hair shouldn't have too many layers or it'll look puffy on top. If your hair is very fine, add layers to pump up the volume.
Women with thick straight hair need a shorter version of a shag, to keep the overall look from being too boxy or square. "The ideal cut always has to have long pieces on the back of the neck and front of the ears. Also the bangs have to be on the long side," Angileri says.
Angileri is the stylist responsible for Charlize Theron's short hair.