Guide How to choose your haircut [For men]

[Aryy]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-

1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types

3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
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1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

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2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.

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Avoid​

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Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length

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3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

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Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.

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Avoid
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Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.

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4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

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Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

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5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

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Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.

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Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

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6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

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Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance

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Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

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7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

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Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.

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Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

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Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness


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Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

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Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control


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Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

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Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

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Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

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Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

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Cowlicks

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Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
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Crown cowlick​

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Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat


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front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

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Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.

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Compensation based on features​

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Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature


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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

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Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
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Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

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Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

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Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

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Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut


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Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
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Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
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View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
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dnr bc for men but this seems very thorough! good job

 

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

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Peak i like how a girl made this for men

 

[Ladiesman217]

Good work big dawg

 

[zaycism]

Hymen

 

[broccoli]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Spoiler: .

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thats incredibly detailed
how long did it take you?

 

[victorique]

thats incredibly detailed
how long did it take you?

Copied from appearance guide

 

[Aryy]

thats incredibly detailed
how long did it take you?

more than like 10 hours atleast

 

[Aryy]

Copied from appearance guide

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i havent slept

 

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

---

i’ll keep in mind next time i get my hair cut

 

[knightmaxxer]

when in doubt grow it out

 

[knightmaxxer]

dnr bc for men but this seems very thorough! good job

evendoe tomboymaxxing is the nu-meta

Hymen

wut

 

[Pentatonic]

Great thread, myself i just dont cut it for few years tho XD

 

[BrazilianKen]

Great thread, myself i just dont cut it for few years tho XD

LOL, another xD user? Wre 2 c00l 4 these nrmies!!

 

[Histy]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

---

I don't know if I may need this , cuz I'm growing my hair so long.

But the guide itself is amazing, mirin

 

[𐲀 𐲢 𐲠 𐲀 𐲇 𐲰]

what if i havnt cut my hair in over a year

 

[pauseboicarti]

TLDR: get a buzzcut n***a

 

[jony🖤bp]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Spoiler: .

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[Byro]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
​

​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts
1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size
1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
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View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981
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​

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line
Lower density

Thin tight line
Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible:
lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely:
high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains​

Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.
Compresses facial length.​

French Crop​

Fringe shortens the face visually.
Creates horizontal emphasis.​

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.​

Medium Flow​

Creates side volume.
Makes the face appear wider.​

Bro Flow​

Increases lateral expansion.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

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good thread

 

[PingPong]

Good thread, but I'm still keeping the mullet to activate celtic blood memories @turkishsavior0031

 

[Aryy]

Good thread, but I'm still keeping the mullet to activate celtic blood memories @turkishsavior0031

@indianslayer walks in

 

[trvecel]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

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1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

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Did not read long hair is law

 

[zero]

dnr, let it grow, never cut

 

[Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Spoiler: .

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Yeah haha nice try but I've got my hair figured out

 

[Currycelloser]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

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Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

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holy dnr, mirin efforts tho

 

[WhitepiII]

I have small eyes so I went with long lion mane hair, is this the correct choice?

 

[Aryy]

I have small eyes so I went with long lion mane hair, is this the correct choice?

hunter

 

[WhitepiII]

hunter

I'm serious arya

 

[Aryy]

I'm serious arya

not ideal but can work long hair pulls attention from ur face in general

 

[WhitepiII]

not ideal but can work long hair pulls attention from ur face in general

I guess it would depend on the other features as well right.

 

[WhitepiII]

I guess it would depend on the other features as well right.

With your guide, I can determine these myself!

 

[Aryy]

I guess it would depend on the other features as well right.

yes but i dint add anything about longer hair

 

[WhitepiII]

yes but i dint add anything about longer hair

You need to add it!!

 

[P1et]

Just let it grow

 

[muscipla]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.
​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length
​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.
​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.
​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.
​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance
​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.
​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness

​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control

​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat

​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.
​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature

​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut

​

​

---

Mass tag

Spoiler: .

@Blackpillirony @Chainsandwhips2 @1894 @kys@submissivechud @giga.mia @nani @genio@UMTN @foidslayer @Dandelions @Nenestar@Superior @jony🖤bp @emeraldpill @vampi@ToryToad @Ladiesman217 @isntnotrepellent @Adam2.0 @nonu @Newday @BigDihDiddy⚦ @Mia @negativ @rope_maxxer @_x11 @ecoli@Duchesse @zaycism @P1et @PingPong @mus@moonlight1 @splanky @Pentatonic @nomi @Histy@Spongebob CirclePants @trvecel@SevenColorCrystalBall @Almighty Sigma Wolf@lazerdim @BrazilianKen @TonyDr @Huntergirl@Insomnia @Randomized @Starlet @draftLexy @jest @Suguru @fatfuckingchud@shigeharu @Gen5ivee @Currycelloser @UMTN @genio @settings
@kimothy @Luxe @Byro @paulyune@rand anon @FoidhaterlolllW @tragaleon @Trevor@RottingCarrie @derpy @Rebdoomark@Tealovingfool @Hibiscus @HerculesJr.@KittyBreath @Xx_Sh4tteredHe4rt_xX@nacerskates @i_got.a.lilo @broccoli @</3 @emo@TrueFakeCel @perculez @hoodsickle @Cortisol@LaWi @Foid @Garce @vespertine @kelksub @doll@grey @chudlite67 @knightmaxxer @Galvatron@snowangelprincess776 @Mandy? @vespertine@avzrael @Bloxy @Krusty @Iblamemyeyes

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molecule for molecule

 

[knightmaxxer]

I think if I became a tomboy people would just assume I’m male

i mean, if you did you could probably trick some of the jbg dudes

 

[Gen5ivee]

Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.

​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length

​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.

​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.

​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.

​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance

​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.

​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness


​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control


​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat


​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.

​

​

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Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature


​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut


​

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Spoiler: .

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

---

Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

---

Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.

​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length

​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.

​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.

​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.

​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance

​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.

​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

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Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness


​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control


​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

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​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

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Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat


​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.

​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature


​

​

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Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

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How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut


​

​

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Factors affecting selection of haircuts

1. Face shape
2. Hair type
3. Hair density
4. Constrast and colouring
5. Phenotype and race
6. Other failos
6.1Ear protussiveness
6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)
6.3 Cranial width
6.4 Facial feature size
6.5 Facial thirds size

1. Face shape
1.1 Determine your face shape
Measurements-
View attachment 360954 View attachment 360955 View attachment 360956 View attachment 360958
View attachment 360957
1. Oval face shape
Length is greater than width
Forehead is greater than jaw
jaw is rounded rather than sharp
Typical length to width ratio
1:41-1;6

2. Rectangle face shape
Length is one of the top 2 largest measurements
Forehead and cheekbones are similar in size
Jawline is close-ish to forehead and cheeks
Typical length to width ratio
1:6-1:7

3. Round face shape
Length and cheeks are similar but larger than forehead or jawline.
Jaw and forehead are similar.
Angle of the jaw is soft and much less defined
Typical length to width ratio
1:01;1.15

4. Square face shape
Forehead is similar to cheekbones
Length is similar to jaw
Angle of jaw is sharp rather than rounded
Typical length to width ratio
1;01-1.3;1

5. Triangle face shape
Jawline greater than the cheekbones.
Cheeks similar or larger than the forehead.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
variable

6. Diamond face shape
Length is the largest measurement.
Then from largest to smallest, in descending order:
Forehead, cheeks and smallest is jawline. The chin is more pointed.
Typical length to width ratio
1.4-1.7

7. Heart face shape
Forehead is the largest measurement.
Cheeks are second largest.
Jawline is smallest measurement. The chin is more pointed.
Omit the face length measurement.
Typical length to width ratio
1.2-1.6

2. Hair types
View attachment 360961
3. Hair density

1. Low density
2. Medium density
3. High density

View attachment 360981

Spoiler: how to check for hair density

Make a clean part
Then look at the width of the visible scalp line.

Wide and visible line = Lower density

Thin tight line= Higher density

Push hair backward with your hand.

If scalp becomes visible= lower density

If hair still covers scalp densely= high density

Usually you can tell easily by the thickness of your hair itself

4. Constrast/Colour

High constrast
-usually sharper cuts suit better, with clearer outlines

Low constrast
more volume, less edge harshness

5. Phenotype
How can phenotype affect haircuts?

Spoiler: .

Phenotype can influence haircut choices because different populations often have differences in hair texture, density, strand thickness, growth patterns. Certain hairstyle also fits a specific archetype different races have.

East asian

Spoiler: .

A specific variant of a gene, called 370A, is found almost exclusively in East Asian populations. It’s strongly associated with the characteristically thick, straight hair shafts common in people of East Asian descent
.
East Asian hair, has more cuticle layers and wider cuticle cells than European hair.

East Asian hair grows the fastest

European

Spoiler: .

In European populations, a gene called trichohyalin (TCHH) plays a measurable role in whether hair grows straight or wavy.

East Asian scalps tend to have fewer hairs per square centimeter than European scalps, but the individual strands are thicker, so the hair still appears full. European hair is typically the densest by follicle count.

African

Spoiler: .

African-textured hair, by contrast, has a more irregular structure along its length. Each twist in a coiled strand creates a point of mechanical stress where the hair is thinner and more vulnerable to breakage

African hair grows the slowest, with research showing a gap of roughly 5 centimeters per year between African and East Asian hair

View attachment 361617​

Northern European (Nordid)​

Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer facial contrast
More frequency of lighter hair colors

Mediterranean (Mediterranid)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Dark pigmentation
high density
Medium strand thickness
Straight to wavy texture
Moderate contrast

Iranid/Arabid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

High density
Medium-to-thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
High facial contrast
Strong volume retention
Full appearance
Visible texture

Armenoid / Dinarid
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very dense growth
Thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Wavy texture common
High contrast
Significant volume
Strong texture visibility

Indid (South asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

high density
thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Straight to wavy texture
Long growth cycles
Full appearance
Good volume potential
Strong growth capacity

Southeast Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight to slightly wavy texture
Medium/thick strands
Dark pigmentation
Moderate/high density
Holds shape well
Moderate natural volume
Usually smooth texture

Sindid (East asian)
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Very straight texture
Thick strands
Dense growth
Strong shape retention
Dark pigmentation
Holds geometric shapes easily

Central Asian
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Straight
Medium / thick strands
Moderate / high density
Dark pigmentation

African
Common tendencies:

Spoiler: .

Curly to coily texture
High visual density
Strong shrinkage
Coarser texture
significant volume

6. Other failos

6.1 Ear protussiveness

Spoiler: .

Protruding ears become noticeable when there is empty space around them.
goal is to create volume around the ears.
Hair acts as a visual transition
The more side volume present, the less isolated the ears appear.

6.2 ESR (Eye seperation Ratio)

1. Low esr (Close-set eyes)

You need to pull attention outward

2. High esr (Wide set eyes)

You need to pull attention inward

6.3 Cranial width

1. Wide Cranial Width
You need to increase verticle height of the cranium (visually)
High

2. Narrow Cranial Width
The skull appears narrow from the front
You need to visually laterally expand the cranial width

6.4 Facial feature size
Hair can reinforce a focal point, balance a focal point, distract from a focal point, or create a new focal point.
but hairstyle should not exceed the visual weight of the face.
General rule is to add volume away from that feature.​

Eye Size​

Small Eyes

Spoiler: .

Increase more attention towards orbital area
styles can create lines that point inward toward the eyes.

Large Eyes​

Spoiler: .

Large eyes already attract attention, they dont need extra attention. Its a good focal point.

Nose Size​

Larger Nose​

Spoiler: .

Reduce central dominance, and draw attention outwards

Smaller Nose​

Spoiler: .

Pretty good, requires no compensation

Lip Size​

Large lips​

Spoiler: .

Reduce visual attention on the mouth area by:
a) creating height above the eyes.
Make the mouth a smaller percentage of the overall composition.
b) Texture also creates visual complexity.
Attention gets distributed across the hairstyle rather than concentrated on the lips.
Introduce asymmetry.

Small Lips​

Spoiler: .

Increase softness and facial harmony.
Facial framing reduces focus on the mouth.
Add movement and softness
Prevent the mouth area from looking visually sparse.
Pulls attention upward toward the eyes.

6.5 Facial thirds size
View attachment 361697

1. Upper third
a) Long upper third:

Spoiler: .

Tall forehead
Higher hairline
Large distance from brows to hairline

Reduce perceived forehead height
Just cover the forehead with bangs, which lower the visual starting point of the face

b)Short upper third

Spoiler: .

Small forehead
Low hairline
Increase perceived forehead height.
Just add more volume to the top to lengthen the upper third visually

2. Mid face
a) Long mid face

Spoiler: .

Large distance between eyes and nose
Face appears vertically stretched
hair cannot shorten the midface directly

reduce upper third height
increase width

b) Short mid face

Spoiler: .

Stretch the face vertically.

3. Lower third
The lower third extends from the base of the nose to the chin.
Haircuts cannot directly alter this region, so compensation relies on balancing the overall face.

a) Short lower third
Increase perceived facial length.

b)Long lower third

Spoiler: .

Reduce perceived facial length.
reduce forehead exposure
increase width
create horizontal emphasis

​

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Recommeding hairstyles (Finally)

Now that you've reailzed your failos you can choose which hairtsyles would suit you
​

---

1. Face Shape (Primary Factor)​

Determine which hairstyles are naturally compatible.​

2. Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Determine whether your hair can actually achieve that style, and maintain it​

3. Compensation based on features​

Modify the haircut based on failos.

4. Hair density
If it looks full enough, or if you need to hide low density​

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Haircuts according to face shape​

1. Oval Face​

Oval Faces Suit Most Hairstyles​

Spoiler: .

Oval faces are already close to the proportions most hairstyles are trying to create.
Most face shapes compensation aims to make other face shapes appear more oval.

​

2. Rectangle ​

Reduce perceived length and increase perceived width.​

Best Haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Bro Flow, French Crop
Adds width at the sides.
Reduces forehead exposure.

Spoiler: .

Caesar Cut​

Lowers the visual starting point of the face.

​

​

Avoid​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiffs, Pompadours, Faux Hawks​

Increases vertical length

​

​

3. Round Face​

Create height and angularity.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Quiff vs Pompadour vs Faux​

All increases vertical length​

Textured Crop​

Adds texture and structure creating more angular contoure​

Side Part​

causes asymmetry, hence reducing circular appearance.

​

Avoid
​

Spoiler: .

Heavy Curtains, Wide Flow​

Add width.
Bowl Cuts
Emphasize roundness.

​

​

4. Square Face​

Maintain balance, since its already quite a masculine structure.
Strong jawlines already provide structure.​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Textured Crop vs Side Part vs Crew Cut vs Ivy League vs Quiff​

​

​

5. Triangle Face​

Since the jaw is wider than forehead, lower end dominates hence we will need to increase upper face width​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Medium Flow, Side Part, Bro Flow​

Expands the temple area, hence increasing forehead width visually​

Textured Fring​

Creates mores upper face visual weight.

​

​

Avoid​

Skin Fades​

Spoiler: .

As they narrow the upper face further.

​

6. Diamond Face​

We need to increase forehead width/vertical​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Fringe, Medium Flow​

Increases forehead width​

Side Part​

Adds assyemtry​

Textured Layers​

Soften cheekbone dominance

​

​

Avoid​

Tigh haircuts​

Spoiler: .

Make cheekbones appear even wider.

​

7. Heart Face​

Reduce forehead dominance, and add more lower third dominance​

Best Haircuts​

​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Textured Fringe, French Crop, Caesar​

Cover part of the forehead, reducing the forehead dominance​

Medium Flow​

Softens the transition from forehead to jaw.

​

​

Avoid​

Pompadours, Quiffs​

Spoiler: .

Increases forehead size visually.

​

---

Hair Traits & Phenotype ​

Hair texture​

Straight Hair​

Spoiler: .

Hair falls downward
Low natural volume
Highest shine
Strongest outline definition

Side Parts, Slick Backs,Two Blocks, Comma Hair, Structured Fringes work best

Curtains,flow styles will appear flat as straight hair naturally goes downward
as straight hair naturally collapses toward gravity.​

Wavy Hair​

Spoiler: .

Natural bends
Moderate volume
Moderate texture
Natural movement

​

Spoiler: .

Wavy hair is often considered the most versatile texture.​

Curtains, Bro Flow ,Layered Styles ,Textured Crops,work good
its good for increasing width and softness


​

​

Curly Hair​

Spoiler: .

easily gives ,width, volume, density
and good for hiding asymmetries
can help with weaker faces

​

Spoiler: .

cons​

bulky
wide
difficult to control


​

​

Coily Hair​

Spoiler: .

Tight curl pattern
Maximum volume potential
Strong shrinkage

​

Spoiler: .

strongest texture for reshaping perceived proportions.​

​

​

---

​

Strand Thickness​

Fine Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically thin, which gives more movement but poor shape retention ie, cant hold a proper shape well

​

Thick Hair​

Spoiler: .

Each strand is physically large, which gives more volume and rigidity ie resists movement and can hold shape well

​

---

Cowlicks

View attachment 361969
View attachment 361971​

​

Working with a cowlick is better than hiding it
​

Crown cowlick​

​

Spoiler: .

Slick Backs​

cons​

Crown may split open.
Hair may separate into two directions.
Visible scalp can appear at the whorl.​

what you can do​

Leave extra length at the crown.
Add texture
Follow the natural swirl direction when blow drying.

Middle parts
cons
One side may have more volume.
Part may drift off-center.
Crown may split unexpectedly.
Hair may refuse to fall symmetrically

With crown cowils 70/30 part is easier than normal middle part​

Hairstyles that usually work well with Crown Cowlicks​

Textured Crop, Crew Cut , Ivy League , Curtains, Bro Flow , Medium Flow, Layered Styles ,Textured Side Part
The biggest mistake is trying to force the crown flat


​

front cowlick

Spoiler: .

fringes
Fringe splits in the middle,
Fringe separates to one side.
Hair lifts upward.
Difficult to keep bangs laying flat.

​

Spoiler: .

what to do:​

Textured Fringe, Curtains, Layered Fringe, Slightly longer fringe lengths​

Avoid exposed forehead styles​

(where forehead is visible)
Hairline appears uneven.
One section stands higher than the rest.
Asymmetrical front profile.

Use texture instead of forcing uniformity.
Leave slightly more length in the cowlick area.

​

​

---

Compensation based on features​

​

Spoiler: . (important)

Need More Vertical Height​

Quiff, Pompadour , Brush Up, Faux Hawk , High Volume Side Part, High Textured Top, styles with an
sposed forehead​

Need Less Height​

Curtains, French Crop , Caesar ,Textured Fringe ,Heavy Fringe , Middle Part, hairsyles with forehead coverage​

Need More Width​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Middle Part, Medium-Length Side Part, aka styles with more side volume​

Need Less Width​

Quiff, Pompadour, Faux Hawk, Tight Side Part, Undercut, styles with more vertical emphasis​

Need More Angularity​

Textured Crop, Quiff, side Part, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Structured Fringe​

Need More Softness​

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Layered Styles, Curtained Fringe

Need More Eye Emphasis
Curtains, Comma Hair, Textured Fringe, Middle Part,
hair that can point toward the orbital area​

Need Less Eye Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back,
Something that creates another focal point​

Need More Upper-Face Emphasis​

Quiff, Pompadour, Brush Up, Faux Hawk
Volume above eyes
Exposed forehead​

Need More Lower-Face Emphasis​

Curtains
French Crop
Caesar
Medium Flow​

Need Another Focal Point​

Quiff, Pompadour, Textured Crop, Side Part, Curtains, Bro Flow

works for any dominant feature


​

​

---

Hair density ​

Low Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Ivy League, Crew Cut, Short Side Part, Short Textured Fringe

​

Spoiler: .

Reduces scalp exposure, Create texture that disguises density​

Avoid​

Very long curtains, slick backs, Wet look hairstyles, Extremely long flow styles
​

Low density hair often appears thinner as length increases because strands separate and expose more scalp, growing more hair itself wont make it look fuller​

​

​

Medium Density Hair is ideal and every haircut would suit​

High Density Hair​

Spoiler: .

Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Quiff, Pompadour, Slick Back, Two Block, Layered Styles, Textured Crop

As these have volume and shape

​

---

How to choose your haircut from this guide?

since this is a larger guide, some people might have some trouble understanding how to work with all the factors combined​

​

Step 1: Determine Your Face Shape​

Step 2: Filter By Hair Texture​

, ie if its easy to maintain without styling or looking too weird​

Step 3: Think of hair density​

ie, you might need to hide your lower density hair​

Step 4: Check for cowlicks​

Step 5: Consider Phenotype​

Your hair traits can vary, usually it doesnt. But also consider common archetypes in your pheno​

Step 6: Failos​

​

Spoiler: mini guide on how to figure out what suits you

example:​

someone with:
Face Shape: Oval
Phenotype: European
Hair Density: Low
Hair Texture: Wavy
cowlicks: none
Failo: Wide Upper Third (large forehead)​

Step 1: Face Shape​

Oval faces suit almost everything.​

Step 2: Hair Texture​

The hair is wavy.
Curtains, Bro Flow, Medium Flow, Textured Crop, Layered Styles​

Step 3: Hair Density​

Density is low, so we need to hide it
French Crop, Caesar, Textured Crop, Short Curtains, Short Side Part
Remove:
Bro flow​

Step 4: Cowlicks​

nothing needed​

Step 5: Phenotype​

European phenotype often has:
wavy texture
Moderate density
Softer contrast
This does not eliminate any hairstyles.​

Step 6: failo​

Long Upper Third (Large Forehead)
Curtains, French Crop, Caesar, Textured Fringe

Avoid things thats show forehead​

Overlaps​

Textured French Crop,Textured Curtains, Caesar Cut


​

​

---

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Poor ary spent 10h on this

 

[changfromkk]

How do I take the measurements? What about my hair, which sometimes turns straight, then wavy, and sometimes curly?

 

[Aryy]

How do I take the measurements?

measuring tape

which sometimes turns straight, then wavy, and sometimes curly?

hows this possible

are different parts straigt, wavy or curly then thats possible ig or u just have wavy hair

 

[changfromkk]

measuring tape

hows this possible

are different parts straigt, wavy or curly then thats possible ig or u just have wavy hair

alr
straight often after shampoo after but as day pass it turns into wavy then curly