♦ Since we know that thre are only four basic hairstyle groups, it follows then, that the best hairstyle for every face type or composite face type, must be in one of the four basic hairstyle groups.

This is the hairstyling procedure followed by the top stylists:

FIRST, study the face in a mirror from the direct front. Pick out the parts of the head and face outline that are not oval in shape.

THEN, select the hairstyle group that will make the face and head appear to look oval.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can rest assured that one of the four basic hairstyle groups is best for every face type or composite face type. This hairstyling procedure has been used on hundreds of thousands of beauty salon patrons-- it has proved to be foolproof.

On the following pages, incorrect and correct sketches are given to illustrate how this professional hairstyling method works.

All you need to do is look at the outline of the face and head from the direct front; pick out those parts of the outline that are not oval-- and then select the hairstyle group that will make the face and head appear to look oval.

INCORRECT --> The center part seems to divide the face in half and emphasize its squareness. The outline of the hair repeats the square lines of the face.
	<-- CORRECT Rounded side part. Hair is high and rounded on top. The outline of the hair at the sides of the head takes a graceful curve, and gives the face an illusion of roundness. So, Group I hairstyles are best for square faces.

INCORRECT --> The center part and height on top makes face appear longer than it really is. Side hair is too close to the head.

<-- CORRECT The up-diagonal part slants upward toward the crown and gives an illusion of greater width to the top of the head. The up-diagonal part also allows more hair to fall on the small side and thus gives extra fullness on the neck. Bangs break up the long line of the face, and the fullness at the sides makes the face appear more round. Low, soft curls, or fluff, cause the longness of the face to be less noticeable. So, Group II hairstyles are best for long faces.

INCORRECT --> Center part seems to divide the face into two equal parts, and thus emphasize the roundness of the face. The outline of the hair repeats the round line of the face.
	<-- CORRECT High hair arrangement on top. Sides close to the head. Soft bangs break up the round lines of the face. (Bangs are not absolutely necessary, however.) So, Group III hairstyles are best for round faces.