Research Paper : Suitable Hair Length and Emotional Image Impression of Round Face and Long Face

Kwon, Oh Hyuk; Kim, Min; Kim, Ki Young

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2012;18(6):1270-1276.
Published online December 31, 2012.

둥근형과 장방형 얼굴에 어울리는 모발 길이와 감성적 이미지 지각

권오혁, 김민, 김기영

Research Paper : Suitable Hair Length and Emotional Image Impression of Round Face and Long Face

Oh Hyuk Kwon, Min Kim, Ki Young Kim

Abstract

This study tried to focus on figuring out the suitable hair length for round face and long face and the emotional image depending on the hair length. 2 Female models were direct measured breadth and length of face. And they wear 3 kinds of wigs in length and took photos for using of survey. A survey was carried out on the general public and hair professionals. The results are as follows. A model of round face measured 13.8 cm in face breadth and 18.4cm in face length, the ratio of 1.00 to 1.33, which she had 0.9 cm broader and 0.2 cm shorter than average breadth of Korean face. A model of round face measured 13.2 cm in face breadth and 20.9 cm in face length, the ratio of 1.00 to 1.58, which she had 0.3 cm broader and 2.1 cm longer than average length of Korean face. In this survey, the general public and hair professionals perceived that long hair in length was best for round face because it was soft, feminine and nice to look at, and short hair in length looked lively and younger, but it made a masculine and stiff impression. They also perceived that short hair in length was best for long face, and it was feminine, intellectual and nice to look at, but medium hair in length made a gentle and stiff impression. Consequently, as the hair length has a big effect on the image like make-up, the creation of appropriate hair styles for face shape is necessary for modern people.

Key Words: Suitable hair Length, Emotional image impression, Round face, Long face