How to Match Hairstyles and Glasses

Female hairstyle with matching glasses
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Are your eyes giving you trouble and have you joined the large group of people who have to wear glasses? Are you worried about how glasses will affect your appearance? Cheer up! They can be a very attractive and alluring accessory if you pick the right ones! Glasses are not the end of being cool and stylish. It is quite the opposite if you make the right choices.
 
Many women ask which eyeglasses look best with their hairstyles. Even though there are some rules of thumb concerning this, the key is to match the frame to your face, just as the perfect hairstyle is matched to the shape of your face. In addition, the color of your skin and hair are very important factors to consider when picking the color of your new glasses.
 
To find the right spectacle shape and color for your face and to match your haircut as well, just follow some simple rules and keep in mind – it’s all about balance. You can find everything about the best glasses for your face shape in this article.
 
Round Faces
 
If your face is about as wide as it is long with curved lines, you have a round face. You want to add some distinguishing and lengthening elements. Glasses should be as edgy as you can find them! Angular shapes that are rectangular or have another defined geometric shape are great to make your face appear more slender. Make sure that they are wider than high to achieve this effect.
 
Absolutely avoid: round shapes, "John Lennon-style" glasses, square glasses, and aviator-style glasses.
 
Square Faces
 
Your face has approximately equal width and height, but a strong jawline and angular corners. To soften it up, you can choose from the wide variety of beautiful round, oval, and teardrop-shaped glasses. Any shape with a soft and curvy focus will be flattering.
 
Avoid: angled and rectangular shapes with strong, distinct lines.
 
Pixie cut and matching glasses
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Oval Faces
 
If your face is longer than wide and has rounded contours, then you are one of the lucky ones who can wear almost anything and look great. It is all up to you and your good taste.
 
Heart shaped or Triangular Faces
 
With a wide forehead, prominent cheekbones, and a narrow jawline, your face is heart-shaped. When choosing the best pair of glasses for this shape, make sure that they are not "top heavy" with much decoration or thickness on the top part of the frame as this would accentuate the forehead even more.
 
Find glasses that are rounded, butterfly-shaped, cat-eye-shaped, or wider on the bottom than on top. Low-sitting glasses balance the wide and narrow parts of this face shape.
 
Choosing the Right Color for Your Glasses
 
There are different approaches to this topic, and it all depends on your personality, your taste preferences, and your attitude toward fashion. Since frames are not inexpensive you should choose one that is not too outlandish and neutral enough to match most of your outfits and your personal style.
 
A good choice of color that is elegant and subtle is close to your hair color. For blondes, that can mean a golden color, yellowish tones, light, and transparent frames. Redheads might find their solution with a copper-toned frame, tortoise-shell designs, or any red-toned acrylic or metal frames. There are just as many choices for frame colors for brown and black hair.
 
At the same time, very dark glasses can look spectacular on blonde women if the frame and size of the glasses truly match her face. Of course, these stand out much more, but again, it is a matter of personal preference.
 
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