Hairstyles
What's the Best Ponytail for Your Face Shape?
Turns out there's more to throwing your hair up than you think. Follow this easy guide to discover which ponytails work best with your face shape
The best ponytail for a diamond face shape
Diamond faces are very similar to oval faces, but with a slightly more pointy chin, cheekbones, and hairline. While chiseled cheekbones are never a bad feature, Cho says the key is to "be sure the top of your head is softly rounded so that you don't have a cone-head effect." To create an illusion of fullness at the crown, backcomb the roots of your hair to boost volume, then smooth hair back into a neat ponytail.If you're looking for an extra sleek effect, "after securing hair into a ponytail, wrap one small section -- about an inch of hair -- around the base, covering the elastic. Tuck the ends of the small piece underneath the elastic to hold it in place.
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