An oval face is usually the most balanced and symmetrical, thus one of the most adaptable shapes for styling. You have an oval face if.
oval face shape How to Identify
- Forehead is slightly wider than your chin.
- Cheekbones are the widest part of your face.
- The jawline is rounded, not angular.
- The length of your face is about 1.5 times the width.
See the Difference
oval face shape & square face shape
Hairstyles for oval face shape
Avoid– Large, bushy beards that hide your natural jawline and make your face look too round.
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Facial Exercises for an Oval Face Shape
Exercise Benefits: Strengthens jaw muscles and prevents double chin.
Following this exercise, the face changes to look like a model’s face.
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More Defined Oval Face Shape
- Hydrated
- Healthy Diet
- Enough Sleep
- Facial Massage
Hydrated: Helps maintain skin elasticity Drink water per day 3L-4L.
Healthy Diet: Avoid excess salt & sugar.
Enough Sleep: Sleep 6to-8 hours.
Facial Massage for Oval Face Shape: Exercise.
Follow the mewing for Oval Face Shape
Mewing is a tongue posture method that can assist in defining your jawline, promoting facial symmetry, and enhancing breathing. As the oval face shape is inherently balanced, mewing can further tighten your jawline and minimize face bloating for an even more defined appearance.
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How do I know if my face is oval
Measure or compare with a reference photo.
1 Measure Your Face
- Forehead Width: Measure the widest point across your forehead.
- Cheekbone Width: Measure from cheekbone to cheekbone.
- Jawline Width: Measure from the bottom of your jaw ( near your ear) to your chin, and double it.
- Face Length: Measure from the middle of your hairline to the tip of your chin.
2 Compare the Ratios
- Face length is around 1.5 times the width.
- The jawline is gently curved, neither too sharp nor angular.
- The forehead is slightly broader than the jawline.
3 Visual Inspection
- If your cheekbones are widest and your face tapers inward slightly toward the chin, then it’s oval.
- The overall shape is smooth and well-proportioned, with no abrupt angles like a square or jutting jaw like a triangle.
4 Compare to Celebrities
- Observe famous individuals with oval faces (such as Timothée Chalamet or Bella Hadid). If your measurements are similar to theirs, you may have an oval face.