The Perfect Haircut

Posted on Apr. 11, 2005 at 11:16 AM

This Haircut Looks Great on Almost Every Face Shape

The beauty editors at Allure magazine recently confessed their 'untold secrets.' One of my favorites was their claim to the perfect haircut. They're right, this IS the most flattering haircut on almost every face type: a little shaggy & layered. How to get it? Here are some tips:

Layer The key is not too layer too much in back, lest you end up looking middle-aged. The best layers are left to the front & are meant to frame the face, but never go above the eye on short hair or above earlobes on long hair.

Don't go too long Don't grow your hair more than a few inches above the collarbone. Only girls 18 & younger can get away with hair that falls below their breasts.

Go for the 'v-shape cut' Actually, this is my tip, not Allure's. If you have long hair, get your hair cut in the back in a V-shape. It allows for extra length without leaving you looking too 'high school,' plus it's a classic look for long hair that's universally considered sexy.