How to Hide a Big Forehead

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When people first look at you, you probably want them to see the facial features that you have the most confidence in. If you have a big forehead and wish to hide it, there are many ways that you can bring the focus to other areas. Try out different hairstyles, makeup techniques, and accessories to cover it up and help limit your feelings of insecurity.

Things You Should Know

Hide your forehead with flattering haircuts and styles. Curtain bangs, straight bangs, and side bangs can be a huge help.
Blend bronzer into your hairline that's a little darker than the rest of your face. This creative contouring can make your forehead appear smaller.
Or, flex your personal style while you cover up your forehead. Wearing a cute hat or statement jewelry can distract from your forehead.

Hair

Get bangs. The best way to hide your forehead is by going to a salon and getting bangs. A straight across bang that gets gradually longer on the sides is the most versatile and fitting for larger foreheads. However, this style doesn't flatter all face shapes, including those that are wide or feature a prominent nose. There are many different types of bangs to choose from. Flip through a magazine and pick a favorite type to ask your stylist for, and be sure to go with one that best fits your face shape. Opt for curtain bangs or textured side bangs if your face is round.

Go for a low, loose up-do. If you want to wear your hair up, part your hair down the middle and put it in a loose bun. Pull a couple of pieces out of the top front and curl them with a curling iron on low heat to create a nice face-framing effect. Avoid the slicked back look. Unlike the low, loose up-do, a tightly pulled back ponytail or bun won’t be very flattering. Don't pull your hair back too tight, or else it will exaggerate the size of your forehead.

Create volume with layers. A big forehead often means a seemingly longer face. While flat, straight hair will make your face look even longer, hairstyles with a lot of wave and volume bring balance to your head shape by having a subtle widening effect. Also create volume by using volumizing hair products, curling your hair, or blowing it dry with a hair dryer and a round brush.

Rock an edgy bob. Get an asymmetrical bob with a dramatic side part. The side part breaks up your forehead and draws attention to your eyes while the longer front section makes your neckline a focal point.

Makeup

Contour to create an optical illusion. Use a bronzer along your hairline that’s a shade darker than your foundation to create the impression of a smaller forehead. Don’t forget to blend the bronzer into your foundation well with a makeup blending sponge or brush to make sure that it looks natural.

Add drama to your eyes. Use bold eyeshadows and eyeliners to accentuate your eyes and make them the focal point. Eye makeup can also influence others’ perception of your face shape. For a dramatic nighttime look, go for a smoky eye look by applying a gray, navy, eggplant, or brown eyeshadow on your top eyelid, working up from the lashline to the crease. Sweep a deeper shade of the same hue into the crease, using a fluffy brush and soft window-wiper motions. Highlight your browbone with a neutral eyeshadow 1-2 shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Then, finish with your favorite dark eyeliner and mascara.

Balance with blush. Select a bright colored peachy or rosy toned blush and apply it to your cheekbones with a blush brush. Try also applying blush upwards toward the temple to seemingly lift your face and reduce the size of your forehead.

Accessories

Cover up with a cute hat. Wearing a hat will allow you to cover up some of your forehead and express your own personal style simultaneously. If you’re heading to the beach with friends, wear a wide-brimmed, floppy sun hat to both hide your forehead and protect your face from UV rays.

Sculpt your brows to look full and shapely. A well-groomed brow is one of the best accessories you can have for almost any look. Use an eyebrow pencil, powder, or pomade to sculpt full, flattering brows. Remember to use short strokes with your pencil or brush to mimic brow hairs, and concentrate the majority of your product toward the outer edges of your brows. Use a clear brow gel to help hold your brows in place and keep them looking great all day long.

Wear a bold necklace or funky earrings. Get a statement piece of jewelry to help take your forehead out of the spotlight. Complete your outfit with a chunky necklace or a pair of sparkly chandelier earrings that others will admire.