Many factors come into play when deciding on the perfect hairstyle. These factors include hair type, facial shape, and lifestyle. Just because a hairstyle looks good on others does not mean that it will look good on you. By keeping a few factors in mind, any woman can find a hairstyle that will complement every aspect of her life.

When looking for the perfect hairstyle, your facial shape should be the primary consideration. Oval shaped faces are typically one-and-a-half times as long as they are wide, and are considered to be the most forgiving facial shape of all. Oblong faces are longer than they are wide, and round faces are mostly even widthwise as well as lengthwise. Heart-shaped faces are like oval-shaped faces but with a sharper chin, and diamond-shaped faces have wider cheek measurements. Finally, triangle-shaped faces have wide jaws and narrow foreheads and chin measurements, and square faces are about as long as they are wide.

Women with long faces should stay away from styles that feature long hair, as it makes the face appear even longer. By contrast, long layers and waves are better suited for round faces. Curly styles are a great choice for women with square faces, whereas heart-shaped faces need styles that show off the eyes and cheekbones in order to deemphasize the pointed chin that is characteristic of this facial shape. Oval shaped faces can wear almost any style, as the well-balanced features are ideal.

With knowledge of styles that best suit your face shape, you should next consider your hair type. By implementing the ‘ponytail test,’ counting the number of times the tie wraps around your hair, you can determine your hair type. Three or more wraps is fine hair, two to three is medium, and one time is thick or coarse hair.

With your hair type and face shape identified, you should next consider your lifestyle. You not only want the style to fit your facial shape, but your demeanor & lifestyle as well. For example, if you are a woman on the go, you would not want to choose a hairstyle that demands a lot of attention. Busy businesswomen or women into health and fitness should not choose a style with color or lots of highlights that would need to be maintained. If you are an African-American with this lifestyle, natural styles such as afros or locks are suggested. These looks are easy to maintain, and do not take long to style. As another example, reserved women should not go for a hairstyle with lots of spikes or colors.

The bottom line is that knowing your face shape, hair type, and your personal style will allow you to find the hairstyle that is perfect for you. Searching magazines and finding hairstyles that fit your facial shape can be a way to get an idea of what you want. Opinions from family and friends can also help in the search for the perfect ‘do.’ Finally, you can consult with your hairstylist to get a true professional opinion. Good luck!

Nothing is more annoying then attempting to keep your teeth white but having to eat. Some people don’t know that keeping your teeth white means not eating some food. Some foods are just not good for your teeth – lets learn which ones.

Black Coffee

I know I know! You don’t want to give up your best friend in the whole-wide-world, but you might just want to. Black coffee stains your teeth and adding milk doesn’t do much good either. So why don’t you switch it out for some green tea? Green tea naturally keeps your teeth whiter by fighting bacteria and it’s delicious!

Tea

I know I just told you that green tea was safe to drink and I”m sticking with my research! The real culprits are the dark teas. Those are the pesky teas that will leave your teeth stained and yellow. Green, herbal, and white tea are safe to drink and are just as delicious.

Soda

I have to say that I was a bit of a soda addict during my childhood, but that changed once I got my teeth cleaned for the last time. Diet dark sodas are the really bad ones, but in reality any dark soda will stain your teeth for sure. Most sodas are using artificial sweeteners which create tooth enamel damage. Dark sodas also contain high amount of citric acids and phosphoric acids which erode the enamel of the teeth. That can be painful, very, very painful!

Cranberry Juice

Doctors promote cranberry juice for health especially to woman, but the beverage isn’t any good for keeping your teeth white. You are better off eating the fruit, or eating an apple which has its own unique weapons for fighting tooth bacteria.

Slushies & Popsicles

If what you are eating can easily stain your mouth and tongue it probably is doing the same to your teeth. Go with a lemon ice. They’re tasty and sure not to stain your teeth. Keeping them white and lovely.

Soy Sauce

If you want to keep your teeth white you should know the staining rule. If it can stain your carpet or couch then it can stain your teeth. So if you’re a big Chinese food or sushi fan remember to use the soy sauce sparingly.

Balsamic Vinegar

Balsamic vinegar is delicious, but it comes at a price; staining your teeth. If you are set on keeping your teeth white go with a lighter vinegar such as rice vinegar, or even a lemon spritzer.