Face Shapes

• Zac Efron balances a square face with side bangs and layers. (Wikimedia)
  
  There are five main face shapes: Round, oval, heart, square and long. Wide cheekbones often set the round face, while a distinct jawbone defines square-shaped faces. Heart-shaped faces begin wider at the forehead and taper down to the chin. Avoid long hair if your face is long. Instead, try a medium-length cut with some shape. If your face is round, some side swept bangs and feathering around the face can create the illusion of contour.
  
  

Fine, Coarse, Thick and Thin

• Fine and coarse are terms that describe the thickness of each strand of hair. Fine hair is smaller in diameter with a smooth texture; coarse hair is thicker and described as rough to the touch. Though coarse hair can be more manageable, you can easily maintain finer hair with styling products. The terms thick and thin refer to the quantity of hair. It is possible to have any of the four combinations of these terms.
  
  

Short Cuts

• Justin Timberlake changing up his look with some sideburns. (Wikimedia)
  
  Don't limit yourself to the idea of the army "buzz" cut. Short haircuts can come in many shapes. For short hairstyles, use a more flattering shape: A round shape on top of your head can balance out a square face or leave it longer in the front to accent your square jaw line. If your hair is wavy, opt for a medium length. Check out celebrities David Vertesi, Justin Timberlake or Josh Harnett.
  
  

Medium Length Manes

• Jesse's McCartney's "wind blown" look. (Wikimedia)
  
  Throw that bowl away and get another style! Consider the less static, modern version of the bowl cut which is slightly longer and styled in a way that you always look like you have the wind in your hair. Medium length hair seems to be the continuing trend amongst young celebrities with straight or wavy hair. Check out the cuts on celebrities like Zac Efron, Jesse McCartney and Joe Brooks.
  
  

Long Locks

• Singer Joe Jonas sporting the layered look. (Wikimedia)
  
  Keeping your hair long requires more work to manage (i.e. washing it more and keeping a distinct style, rather than all one length). Longer haircuts are better for those with thick hair. Use layering to keep the hair from looking so flat and adding some side swept bangs around the face can give it more of a style. This hairstyle can be seen on celebrities like David Beckham, James McAvoy, Joe Jonas and Orlando Bloom.
  
  

Styling Products

• Use hair gel to keep a style in place. (Wikimedia)
  
  If you want to maintain a straight hairstyle, styling products are the solution. Remember, just a little can go a long way. There are a multitude of products to achieve your styling results. For shorter to medium haircuts, use a gel or a balm to keep hairs in place. If it's volume you need in your long or medium-length hair, use a mousse. If you insist on keeping your hair on the long side, consider using a hair dryer.