Every so often we look in the mirror and decide it’s time for a new look – but are you brave enough to head to the hairdressers and get the chop? ‘What will it look like? And what if it doesn’t suit me?!’
Well, here is a nifty test that could save you the stress, money and unnecessary mourning of your long hair – it take two seconds and can help determine whether your face would suit a shorter style.
Created by the A-Team at John Frieda, the 2.25 inch rule can be tested in the comfort of your own home, with a pencil and a ruler, and will inform you what length hair would best suit your facial structure.
How to do it: 1. Place a pencil under your chin horizontally in line with your shoulders. 2. Hold a ruler vertically under your ear. 3. Record where the pencil intersects the ruler.
The 2.25 rule states that, if the measurement is less than 2.25 inches, your face would suit a short hairstyle like a youthful bob. If the measurement is more than 2.25 inches, your facial structure is less likely to suit short hair and you should sitck with longer locks.
This handy infographic from John Frieda shows just how it's done...
‘It’s all about the angles,’ Giles Robinson, the International Training Director at Colour Wow and Senior Stylist at John Frieda Salons UK, told The Metro. ‘The Rule was created by John Frieda, and it is a foolproof guide for hair stylists to use, so they can tailor the cut to make the length as flattering as possible to the face shape.’
So take the test and see what hairstyle is most likely to suit your face. Then, if you’re feeling brave, take the plunge and head to the salon!
There's an easy, and we mean easy, way to decide if short hairstyles
short hairstyles
Short hair refers to any haircut with little length. It may vary from above the ears to below the chin. If a man's hair reaches the chin, it may not be considered short. For a woman, however, short varies from close-cropped to just above the shoulders.
are in your future. We call it the 2.25 rule. Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you.
Place the pencil horizontally under your chin and the ruler vertically at your earlobe (see the image above). If the pencil and the ruler meet at a point less than 2.25 inches from your ear, chop away. If the distance is greater than that, Robinson says to step away from the scissors.
The A-team over at John Frieda have come up with the 2.25 inch rule which, with the help of a ruler and pencil, will tell you if you suit short hair or not. Genius. All you do is place a pencil under your chin horizontally and hold a ruler under your ear, vertically.
There's no manual editing needed from you, simply choose a hairstyle and the app's AI will apply the hairstyle to your photo, providing the most realistic hairstyle preview. The haircut app YouCam Makeup also comes with 12+ colorful hairstyles for you to try.
A fringe is the long face's BFF. For the mid-length look, a length that cuts your face shorter, slightly above or below the chin with lots of layers is perfect.
This is the 80 20 part hairstyle and I'll show you how to do it. Start with an oil so your hair doesn't look dry.Then use a comb to part 80% of your hair one way. Doesn't have to be perfect, but your side part can't be too low.
The point where the pencil and ruler intersect reveals the answer: If the distance from your earlobe to the point of your chin is less than 5.5 cm, head over to the salon to get that short haircut without a second thought! If it's longer than 5.5 cm, a longer haircut might be the better way to go.
The answer is surprisingly simple. There's an easy, and we mean easy, way to decide if short hairstyles are in your future. We call it the 2.25 rule. Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you.
A good guide to the length is it should be about 1 ½ times longer than the width of your face. Frame the Face. Instead of a blunt cut, make sure your long hair creates a subtle framing of the face. It creates a focal point into the center of your face which is slimming.
Here are a few tips to take into consideration: Oval – a versatile face shape, most styles are flattering. Volume on the sides can even out the curves by adding width. Square – a shaggy or layered cut can add depth and soften edges, as can side-swept bangs.
With ImagineMe.ai, take the guesswork out of choosing your next hairstyle and make informed decisions by allowing you to see how various styles complement your face shape, hair texture, and overall look.
Avoid adding volume to the sides, as it can make your round face appear wider. A shaggy bob with choppy layers or a short shag haircut can be good options for you. Avoid chin-length hairstyles. Hair that is longer or shorter than your chin will make your face appear longer, slimmer, and balanced.
While the concept of beauty varies across cultures and individuals, research suggests that oval-shaped faces are often favoured in terms of attractiveness. However, it's essential to remember that every face shape has its own unique charm.
Shoulder-length haircuts are often the most flattering style for a long face, no matter whether your hair is straight or wavy. But watch out if your hair is quite fine - longer styles tend to suit those with thicker hair. A blunt fringe might be a way to get round this though as it'll help to pad out your cut.
Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you.
They say that the Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, holds true with wardrobes: Most of us wear 20 percent of our clothing, 80 percent of the time. Why waste valuable space on the other 80 percent of your wardrobe that you rarely wear?
Are you familiar with the Pareto principle? It's a business principle suggesting that for many of our goals, 80% of our results come from 20% of our efforts. Why am I mentioning this? Well, applying this to your clothes, you probably wear 20% of what's in your closet 80% of the time.
Notice that attention to detail works the opposite of the 80/20 rule. It says to focus on the last few percent, so I call it the 20/80 rule, or the 10/90 rule. I'm not saying to drop the 80/20 rule. I'm saying it applies in some situations.
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