When wearing Hanfu or other ancient style clothing, the focus should not be on accessories but on the hairstyle. Modern hairstyles are generally simple and casual, making them very incongruous when paired with Hanfu. Ancient hairstyles are usually designed symmetrically, which can make your face appear smaller visually and look more delicate. It is recommended to pair hair accessories that match the color of the Hanfu, which can make the overall appearance stand out, attracting much attention. If you want to add a touch of fairy-like charm, choose hair accessories with flowing ribbons; if you want an elegant look, choose metallic hair accessories; if you want a cute and playful style, choose hair accessories with pom-poms.
When analyzing your face shape, it's best to pull all your hair back with a towel or headband, facing the mirror for a careful inspection. Broadly speaking, human face shapes can be categorized into seven types: diamond-shaped, heart-shaped, rectangular (long face), oval, round, and angular. A diamond-shaped face has narrow contours at the forehead and jawline, with broad and high cheekbones. Avoid: short layered hairstyles. A straight hairstyle will make the chin appear too sharp. Suitable: create width at the forehead and reduce width at the cheekbones. Wide and layered bangs will soften the hairline, making the face shape less angular. If you have a high and narrow forehead, cut high layers above the eyebrows to make the forehead appear shorter and narrower. A fuller rounder hairstyle at the chin will be more distinctive. Hairstyle design should focus on narrowing the width of the cheekbones. Girls should opt for permed hair, and when styling, tilt the hair near the cheekbones forward in waves to cover the broad cheekbones. Blow the hair around the chin to make it fluffy. Avoid exposing the forehead and tightly combing the hair on both sides back (like tying a ponytail or high bun). A heart-shaped face has a narrow jawline. The forehead and cheekbones are broad. Sometimes referred to as an inverted triangle. Avoid: hair length too short at the nape of the neck. Suitable: keep the bangs short and uneven, revealing a slightly covered forehead to divert attention from the broad forehead. Hair length should reach the chin, allowing the hair to naturally fall inward in curls. Side-parted hair, longer on one side, creating waves passing over the side of the forehead. Increase the width of the jawline. For long hair, cut high layers, curling the hair below the chin. Hairstyle design should focus on narrowing the forehead width and increasing the width of the lower part of the face. Specifically, medium-length or shoulder-length hair is suitable, with bangs parted in the middle or slightly to the side. Soft, large waves at the ends can achieve a visual effect of widening the chin, adding charm. A rectangular face is characterized by being longer than it is wide. The cheek contours are long and straight. High forehead and long chin, presenting a particularly elongated rectangular face. Avoid: oblique bangs expose a high hairline, increasing vertical lines, considered taboo for long faces. Straight long hair without layers at the chin. No bangs. Hairstyles that increase height at the crown. Suitable: thick, wide bangs that cover the eyebrows. BOB hairstyle with curled ends to increase volume, balancing the long face shape. Enhance the width of the face and modify the crown area to become rounder with fuller sides. You can adopt a 7:3 side part or even more to make the face appear wider and shorter, with the hair covering downward, creating soft and fluffy curls on the sides, and keeping the back a bit longer. Hairstyle design for people with long faces should focus on shortening the face length and increasing the face width. Medium-length hair reaching the chin is ideal for women. Leave more bangs on the forehead, with full and fluffy hairstyles on both sides, not hugging the cheeks closely. Men's hairstyles should be side-parted, slightly covering the forehead. An oval face is characterized by curved outlines. The face width is about half the length of the face. The forehead and jaw width are roughly the same. In the eyes of experts, this is a perfect face shape, suitable for both long and short hairstyles, daring to try any hairstyle. Its features are: the distance between the hairline and the eyebrows occupies one-third of the entire face; from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose another third; from the nose tip to the chin is also a third. The face length is about one and a half times the face width, with the forehead wider than the chin. Sometimes referred to as a standard oval face. Generally, this face shape can go with any hairstyle. However, choosing the best hairstyle should consider other factors such as age, profile, distance between the eyes, and whether glasses are worn. A round face is characterized by a circular outline. The distance from the forehead to the chin equals the distance between the cheeks, meaning the face length is approximately equal to the face width. Avoid: curly hairstyles, as these emphasize the roundness and fullness. Avoid long hair with hair directed backward. Straight bangs above the eyebrows will also emphasize horizontal lines, making the face appear shorter and making the round face forever childlike. Suitable: short hairstyles with thinned sides. Side-parted layered bangs can make the face look longer, smoothly connecting with the hair on the sides, creating a flowing downward feeling. Inward-curled ends with short layered hairstyles. Increase the hair volume at the top to add height, with short layers exposing the ears. Narrow-width short bangs. For people with round faces, hairstyles can use a 6:4 side part, making the face appear narrower. Thick, wavy bangs can enhance this illusion, making the round face contour more beautiful. People with round faces should choose hairstyles with higher tops, wear long pendant earrings. For men with round faces, the hairstyle should be very short on the sides, a bit longer on top and at the crown, with a side part. When blow-drying, puff up the hair on top to make the face appear longer. Short hairstyles for women can be asymmetrical or symmetrical, with side bangs, or leave some hair in front of the cheeks blown to partially cover, with the top hair blown up higher.
Children's Hanfu Hairstyles How to Tie Hair for Children Wearing Hanfu Good Luck Babies 80-Year-Old Kids' Hanfu Hairstyles These include: slanted bangs half-up hairstyle, braided hairstyles, plaited princess hairstyles, princess-style updos, double bun straight hairstyles, twin bun hairstyles, high buns, open forehead updos, open forehead half-up hairstyles, single bun hairstyles. Additionally, there are many simple hairstyles for children wearing Hanfu, such as: half-up buns, twin buns, princess heads, half-up with headbands, high ponytails with headbands, half-up with two pom-pom hair accessories, twin ponytails with headbands, vintage elegant updos, long hair with hairpins, single buns, etc.
In ancient hairstyles, the most common is the double bun hairstyle, a symmetrical style. This hairstyle is suitable for wearing multiple red hairpins, and the colors should not be too extravagant. The Hanfu should also be chosen in fresh and bright colors because this hairstyle makes one look very cute and charming, like a neighbor's little sister. All you need to do is braid the hair on both sides into three-strand braids, then form them into round buns like a topknot, and add hair accessories, making for a very cute and good-looking hairstyle.
In ancient hairstyles, the most common is the double bun hairstyle, a symmetrical style. This hairstyle is suitable for wearing multiple red hairpins, and the colors should not be too extravagant. The Hanfu should also be chosen in fresh and bright colors because this hairstyle makes one look very cute and charming, like a neighbor's little sister. All you need to do is braid the hair on both sides into three-strand braids, then form them into round buns like a topknot, and add hair accessories, making for a very cute and good-looking hairstyle.
From the Qing Dynasty's realistic paintings such as “Kangxi's Longevity Scroll,” “Yongzheng's Farming and Weaving Pictures,” “Qianlong's Southern Tour,” “Prosperous Suzhou,” and “Leisure in the Palace,” we can see that during the Kangxi era, many Han scholars and commoners in Jiangnan still wore Ming Dynasty clothing. Various hair accessories were used, and the mainstream hairstyle was definitely not the “rat tail.” Many only shaved off a small amount of hair at the forehead and did not have to braid it. They could tie their hair in buns or leave it loose, with late Ming Dynasty Hanfu clothing, especially for women, still following late Ming styles. Not just within the same dynasty, but also the two dynasties shared similar clothing and hairstyles.
More and more mothers enjoy taking traditional costume photos of their daughters, leaving beautiful memories of their childhood. Taking traditional costume photos is not just about putting on the costumes; it also involves styling traditional hairstyles. There are many ways to tie traditional hairstyles for young girls, such as: straight bangs traditional topknot updo, straight bangs princess hairstyle, Hanfu straight bangs double bun hairstyle, Li Weiyang-style princess head. Below, I will introduce how to style beautiful traditional hairstyles for young girls. How to Tie Traditional Hairstyles for Young Girls
Xiuhe hairstyles are relatively complex compared to other bridal hairstyles, involving many steps. However, the traditional and classical center-parted bridal updo gives a very gentle and retro feel. Paired with golden hairpins, jade pendants, and a pendant at the center of the forehead, golden hair accessories adorn the bangs, slimming the face, with tassels adding a touch of gentleness, outlining the perfect bride. Xiuhe styling often uses hairpins, with jade pendants and sachets as clothing accessories, mainly using gold flowers and jade pendants as hair accessories. The design doesn't need to be too complicated, simplicity is key. If interested, feel free to message me for more details.
In ancient hairstyles, the most common is the double bun hairstyle, a symmetrical style. This hairstyle is suitable for wearing multiple red hairpins, and the colors should not be too extravagant. The Hanfu should also be chosen in fresh and bright colors because this hairstyle makes one look very cute and charming, like a neighbor. All you need to do is braid the hair on both sides into three-strand braids, then form them into round buns like a topknot, and add hair accessories, making for a very good-looking hairstyle.