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length with complimentary layers that soften the edges and make them look rounder.

OVAL e.g. Uma Thurman

Most styles suit an oval shape but avoid going too heavy with forward layers that cover your face as these will only hide your great features.

2. Hair Type

Once you have narrowed your choices on matching your face shape, the next thing to consider is you hair type. Your hair type will influence how a style sits and looks, as well as your styling options.

Those with thin hair should avoid styles which are too choppy, as this tends to make the ends look thinned and unhealthy. Blunt cuts are ideal, and layers are a great tool to create volume. In terms of styles, sleek ones can make the hair look thinner than it is and can also have the tendency of looking too flat. So, if you want straight hair, styling it in a way that creates body, is better, And if you want wavy or curly hair, even better, as this automatically boosts the volume.

Those with medium hair can afford to be quite versatile with what style they choose, as it can be sleeked without looking too thin and volumised without looking too big.

Finally, people with thick hair should avoid styles which are too blunt. Often choppy looks are better as they create thinner edges. Unless you want big hair, it is better to avoid too heavy layers, especially in the mid section of your head. However this can be combated by having your hair 'thinned' - a technique which is quite common but can be quite damaging to the hair.

3. Lifestyle

You need to bear in mind that when you see a great celebrity hairstyle, chances are, they have spend hours getting it styled by a top stylist. It is therefore important to consider how your chosen hairstyle rates in terms of being high maintenance, and how this suits your lifestyle. Not only does this apply to how long it takes to style, but how often it will need to be cut in order to be maintained.

4. Your Style

The final factor to consider is your own personal style - whilst you may see a great hairstyle on a celebrity, you need to ask the question whether this suits you - your clothes, your colouring, your personality.

Overall, choosing a celebrity hairstyle for yourself is a great way to pick one that you know is in fashion and to see the various ways it can be styled, but since your features are unique, it is a good idea to assess the style against your criteria so that you can tailor it to make it your own.

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