Asymmetrical Bob, Looks hot...but on a SQUARE face shape? o_O Options

[mindtrip]

Ok, so I have a square/rectangular face shape.
And I'm tired with my chest length hair.

My current hairstyle is "super layered".

It has alot of short layers on top, it gives that "poof."

A.K.A "Asian Mullet" or "Scene Hair"

I didn't even ask for this hairstyle but my hairstylist gave it to me because it was "in."
I really don't like it, it doesn't fit my personality, seriously, I think I look like a mushroom. Well, it fits other girls more than me.

Since my friends all have chest length hair and similar style I want to do something different. I want shorter hair. They said I'll regret it.

I'm pretty scare I might turn out like a guy
Why? Because a square face shape gives a more structured face and it looks manlier, and if my haircut (short) turns out bad, I might look like a dude
Plus, my hair takes forever to grow out, so I really don't want to regret this.

So help me out. Should I just risk it and cut my hair shorter? If so, can you describe HOW I should cut it? And maybe even provide a picture? Because I've done research and I'm still confused and worried. The pictures I have are for people with oval faces or something else, but not square. I know for sure I'm sticking with side-swept bangs though.

I know that the bob can vary in the length in front and back so that's the reason I'm confused.

If you think I shouldn't, state why.

LOL, I made it sound like a freakin' assignment.
But please, help(=

Ooh, what you guys should also know is that I have fine (thin) hair, that has NO volume. So when I try to style my hair it falls flat even with hairspray. And the density is medium. Hair is "relaxed" so it's not straight, or curly, or wavy just "relaxed."

Apparently, this is going to be a big change with my appearance so I really don't want to mess up. 9/10 of the times I get my haircut it always turns out some other way, which I don't like. I'll get a better hairstylist.

Some pictures I found, which I kind-of like:






Too much? O_o


And I find Victoria Beckham's hair too short for me.

Please help, I need to know ASAP. Thank you(=
BTW, I'll post my own picture when I find one that shows my whole head straight on. Hah.

[karmakiller]

First, your hairstylish should never "assume" that you want a hairstyle because it is "in". Don't ever be afraid to speak up and ask your hairstylist what he/she is doing. Also, if you're unsure of what you want when you walk through the door, the stylist should be willing to work with you on what you want. Working with them should be easier than trying to figure things out on your own, because they can usually make more suggestions and pin your hair up and back to show you what it will look like.

With that being said, square faces usually don't look good with one length haircuts, or haircuts that are chin length, because they emphasize the shape of your face. I would suggest that, depending on how long your hair is now, that you keep as much length as you can and ask your stylist to work with face framing layers. The problem with a typical "bob" and square face, is that they are both shapes, so they just emphasize one another.

If you don't want to go too short, again I don't know how long your hair is now, I would suggest that (since it's shorter in the front, mushroom, lol) that you go for bangs that just skim your eyebrows, because they will be softer for your face shape. Also, side-parts look good on people with square faces, because it balances the face a little more (again, remember, shapes.)


For the volume problem, I'm speaking to you from experience. Mousse does wonders on fine and thin hair. You need to make sure that you apply it correctly, though. I would suggest that you take some mousse and rub it in your palms and work it around the roots of your hair (not ALL of your hair, otherwise it will just be heavy and drag your hair down) and then blow-dry your hair upside down while working your fingers through your hair. If you find that it doesn't hold throughout the day (and humidity) than get one that has extra hold or use a light hairspray after you style hair. Personally, I use Garnier, because it's inexpensive and is light but still works for my hair.

if you still have flat hair after that, then I would move on to a volume spray. I haven't had to use them, but you might have to try different brands. Deffinitely make sure that you only apply them to the roots, because they tend to dry out hair a bit more than mousse, because they usually don't have anything that conditions hair.

[Tomates]

I would go for the second one
The other ones are just a bit much.

[mindtrip]

First, your hairstylish should never "assume" that you want a hairstyle because it is "in".

With that being said, square faces usually don't look good with one length haircuts, or haircuts that are chin length, because they emphasize the shape of your face. I would suggest that, depending on how long your hair is now, that you keep as much length as you can and ask your stylist to work with face framing layers. The problem with a typical "bob" and square face, is that they are both shapes, so they just emphasize one another.

If you don't want to go too short, again I don't know how long your hair is now, I would suggest that (since it's shorter in the front, mushroom, lol) that you go for bangs that just skim your eyebrows, because they will be softer for your face shape. Also, side-parts look good on people with square faces, because it balances the face a little more (again, remember, shapes.)
For the volume problem, I'm speaking to you from experience. Mousse does wonders on fine and thin hair. You need to make sure that you apply it correctly, though. I would suggest that you take some mousse and rub it in your palms and work it around the roots of your hair (not ALL of your hair, otherwise it will just be heavy and drag your hair down) and then blow-dry your hair upside down while working your fingers through your hair. If you find that it doesn't hold throughout the day (and humidity) than get one that has extra hold or use a light hairspray after you style hair. Personally, I use Garnier, because it's inexpensive and is light but still works for my hair.

if you still have flat hair after that, then I would move on to a volume spray. I haven't had to use them, but you might have to try different brands. Deffinitely make sure that you only apply them to the roots, because they tend to dry out hair a bit more than mousse, because they usually don't have anything that conditions hair.

- Well, I didn't wear my contacts, but I wore my glasses that day, (took them off so I can cut my hair) and I have really bad eye sight so I didn't see what he was doing the whole time. At the end I was like, "No, no, oh please, noooooo." All I said was re-layer my hair because my old layers were longer. He misunderstood me. He said he couldn't fix it and I should just let it grow out. But since he was nice, and he took his time on my head, AND he was the boss of the place I just let it pass. But I know he's a good hairstylist.

- Is it ok if the bob was longer than chin length? Or maybe shorter? Wait, nevermind I don't want shorter, but I guess longer than chin length should be good? Because you said it shouldn't be chin length but it's going to be longer. And is it really one length? Since it's a asymmetrical bob I was thinking it was a little different than the other types of bobs.

- And thanks for the volume-ing tips!
Thank you(=

[karmakiller]

Well, the one-length was just an FYI, I guess. I think that you should keep it longer than chin length and get a little face framing. And if your bangs are too short for the stylist to nicely blend them in with the rest of the cut, than just make sure that they fall around the eyebrows. When you go to the stylist, don't be afraid to ask questions.