Finding the perfect hairstyle for your big day is not always an easy task. There are lots of things to be considered:
the style of your dress, your body type, the overall style of your wedding, the neckline of your dress and your face shape. Among them, your face shape plays an especially important role.

You are so unique and beautiful in your special way. Your face shape is just one of the many different features that makes you “you”! Embrace what you have been blessed with and make it really work for you. Take into consideration your face shape when choosing a hairstyle for your wedding day. Do you know your own face shape? Have you ever has a professional facial analysis done by a hairstylist or makeup artist? If not, you are in luck. My aim with this article is to give you some basic knowledge about the face shapes and which hairstyle will flatter which kind of face shape better. Find your dream wedding dresses at UWDress.com.

In general, there are 6 basic face shapes: Oval, Heart, Round, Long, Square and Triangle. Be aware: this is just a guide, and many people will have features that are common across two face shapes.

Oval
If your jaw is slightly narrower than your the temples, then you are an Oval. Think Julia Roberts or Courtney Cox Arquette.

Lucky you, it is one of the most versatile face shapes of all which means you can literally pull off any look.

Low side buns are gorgeous on oval faces. But then again, so are gorgeous wavy outstyles.

Finding a headpiece is relatively easy – most headpieces and bridal hairstyles will suit your face shape.

Heart
Your forehead and cheekbones are both wide, but your face tapers at the chin. Michelle Pfeiffer and Ashley Judd are perfect examples of Heart shapes.

A headpiece for a Heart should draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones.

Position the piece above your ear or along your hairline. If you have a fringe, position the piece near your temple to draw attention to your gorgeous cheekbones.  Halo and traditional headpieces are ideal for a Heart shape.

Round
Your cheekbones are roughly the same width as the length of your face and your jawline is soft, as seen with
Ingrid Bergman and Roseanne Barr.

If you are a Round, your goal is to create less volume around the face by finding a headpiece that will help make your face look longer.

Avoid a piece with too much fullness at the sides ---- so a large flower behind your ear probably isn't the best option. Instead, a wide headband or a rhinestone comb positioned to the side can soften the lines and will draw attention to your eyes.

If you have a petite round face, choose a thinner headband or a tiara.

Long
If the length of your face is around twice the width, then you are Long or rectangular. Sarah Jessica Parker and Gisele Bundchen are gorgeous examples.

The perfect headpiece for you is one that doesn't lengthen the face but instead adds width.

Find a pretty headpiece and wear it amongst soft curls and waves. The perfect way to add width and draw attention to your gorgeous cheekbones.

If you love veils, find one that doesn't have height at the top of the head but something that will add width around your face.

Square
Your forehead and jawline are wide and roughly the same size, creating beautiful corners of the face. If you are looking for Square faces in the celebrity world, look no further than Jennifer Aniston or Keira Knightley.

When looking for an accessory or bridal hairstyle, your goal is to play down your angular jaw.

Team up a headpiece with textured curls and a pretty side part.

Choose a headpiece that you can wear near the temple to add length and to creates a pretty asymmetrical detail to soft the lines.

Avoid anything near your ears or anything large directly up top.  Wide headbands are a perfect way to create a round line and balance out your face.

Triangle
A Triangle face is one with a dominant jaw line that narrows at the cheekbone and temples (aka Victoria Beckham). You are also very unique as a triangle face shape is actually quite rare!

Your goal is the opposite of a Heart shape ---- you are looking to narrow your chin and widen your forehead.

You will need to a headpiece that you can wear near the temple to draw attention away from your chin.

Instead focus on your eyes and forehead.

If you are still confused, pull your hair into a ponytail and stand in front of the mirror with a bar of soap or a dry erase marker. Trace your face shape in the mirror (with the corner of the soap or the marker) and step away ---- your face shape will be left on the mirror!