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• To step
• Method 1 of 5: Using makeup to contour
• Method 2 of 5: Using makeup and accessories
• Method 3 of 5: Choosing the right hairstyle
• Method 4 of 5: Style your hair without cutting it
• Method 5 of 5: Make your face thinner in other ways
• Tips

It is very easy to make your face look thinner by choosing the right hairstyle and accessories. You can also use makeup to create the illusion that your face is thinner. This article will give you some tips and tricks on how to make your face appear longer and thinner than it actually is.

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Method 1 of 5: Using makeup to contour

1. Let everything blend together with a large soft brush. If you used cream-based makeup for the highlights and contours, use a sponge instead. Sweep the edges of your highlights and shadows, blending them into your foundation and into each other. Your face should look smooth; seeing lines betrays that you have contoured with makeup.

Method 2 of 5: Using makeup and accessories

1. Contour your lips with highlight powder and bronzer to make them appear fuller. That distracts attention from your cheeks and actually draws it to your lips. To contour your lips, put some highlighting powder above your cupid's bow and some bronzer just below your lower lip. Let it fade and put some bright lipstick on top.
2. Wear a hat that is high or has a narrow brim. This makes your head appear longer than it is wider, making your face appear thinner. Even a baseball cap can make your face look longer.
3. Try long dangling earrings. However, avoid large buds. If you choose earrings, get a pair that falls past your jawline; that diverts attention away from the sides of your face. The more angular the earrings are, the more they contrast with your face shape, making it appear thinner.
   • Once you've got your hair up, you can frame your face with a pair of long earrings.
4. Choose a long chain rather than a short one. That pulls the eye down, away from the width of your face. A chain that is too short leads the eye upwards, so that more attention is paid to the width of your face.
   • If you do wear a short necklace or a choker, remember to frame your face by letting your hair hang down, or by wearing some tufts of bangs along your face.
5. Choose a wide frame if you wear glasses or sunglasses. Try to find something with a rectangular shape, but with rounded corners. Glasses that are wider than your face make your face narrower.
6. If you choose a shirt, get a V-neck or a deep crew neck, but not a high collar. A shirt with a deep neckline lengthens your neck (and therefore your face). A shirt with a high collar shortens your neck and draws attention to your jaw and the width of your face.

Method 3 of 5: Choosing the right hairstyle

1. Consider getting some layering on your face. Soft bangs or tufts around your face can frame it nicely, making it appear thinner.
2. Go for a long haircut rather than a shorter one. The length makes your face appear longer; your hair falls naturally.
3. Get it cut asymmetrically if you want short hair. If you do want short hair, like a bob, don't cut it all to the same length. Have it cut a bit shorter at the back and keep it longer at the front. Then you feel like you have short hair, but the longer strands in the front frame your face making it appear thinner.
4. Be careful with curls. While curls can make your face look thinner, a large head of hair makes your head (and therefore your face) wider than it is.
5. Don't get straight bangs, prefer messy ones. When your bangs are cut straight, your face appears shorter and rounder. Rather, go for messy bangs that are a bit longer on the sides. Then you frame your face making it appear narrower.
6. If you have very short hair, leave it on top a little longer. Have the hairdresser cut the sides short, but keep the top a bit longer. Then your face appears longer and less wide.

Method 4 of 5: Style your hair without cutting it

1. Make a side part. A side part makes your face less round and symmetrical.
   • If you have very thin hair, you can backcomb your hair a bit at the roots to lift it up a bit. Then your head appears longer and thinner.
2. Be careful with ponytails. Don't pull your hair back too tight so that it sits smooth and flat on top; then your face appears fuller and less thin. Rather leave some tufts hanging from your face; your hair will frame your face and cover some parts of your cheeks and chin, making your face appear thinner.
   • You can put your hair in a bun on top of your head, or make a high ponytail; this makes your face appear longer.
   • You can also make a half tail, pulling only the hair that is above the height of your eyes in a ponytail and hanging the rest loose.
3. Make your face longer by wearing a low tail or braid. Then your face appears longer and thinner.
4. Consider adding some highlights to your hair. That diverts attention away from your broad face by adding some texture and movement.
   • You can also dip dye your hair. Light colors attract more attention than dark ones, so making the ends lighter than the roots will direct the attention downwards, making your face appear longer and thinner.
5. If you are a boy, you can use your facial hair to your advantage. A beard makes your face appear thinner because it gets more contrast. A goat oak or a pointed beard can also make your face appear longer.

Method 5 of 5: Make your face thinner in other ways

1. Do facial exercises. While there is no scientific evidence that it makes your face thinner, it can help tighten it. Here are some exercises you can try:
   • Make a fish mouth by sucking in your cheeks and pursing your lips. Hold this for a few seconds.
   • Tilt your head back so that your chin is facing the ceiling. Lower your lower jaw and lift it up again. Hold this for a few seconds while extending your neck.
   • Look as far to the left as you can for a few seconds, then to the right.
   • Squeeze your eyes tightly and squeeze your face for a few seconds, then open your eyes as wide as you can.
2. Think about how you can improve your diet. If your face is round because you are overweight, you can avoid foods with too much sugar and fat, such as chips, soda, sweets, and pizza. Instead, eat more vegetables, fruits, grains, and lean meats.
3. Don't drink too much alcohol. Too much alcohol can make your face bloated and less thin the next day.
4. Consider whether the rest of your body could shed some pounds as well. If your face is round because you are overweight, you can make it thinner by getting into shape. Try swimming, running, or walking a few times a week. Exercising for 30 minutes a day can drastically affect how your body looks.
5. Consider very carefully whether you want to undergo a facelift or plastic surgery. The most expensive and most permanent solutions for a thinner face, such as a facelift and plastic surgery, are not without risks and can leave you with scars and a bloated face. Someone who does not have sufficient experience with these procedures can lead to a less good result. If this is something you are seriously considering, talk to an experienced plastic surgeon and discuss your medical history first to see if it is an option for you.

Tips

• When trying a new hairstyle or make-up you can take pictures to see what makes your face the thinnest.
• If you want to look thinner, especially around your waist, don't wear horizontal stripes; rather consider something with vertical stripes. You can also wear solid colors.
• If you want the rest of your body to appear thinner, choose a long shirt and pants, and avoid anything that adds too much volume. Do not wear capris or three-quarter pants; this makes your legs appear shorter.