There’s a lot to consider when choosing the perfect earrings for the day or evening ahead of you. You must think about what the occasion calls for; how formal should you dress? Is it a more casual affair? You should also consider the outfit that you’re planning to wear and the other jewellery pieces you will wear in conjunction with your earrings. In addition to these factors, one area that should never be overlooked is matching your earrings to your hairstyle.
Both your hairstyle and your earring choice will create the first impression when others see you, and these choices dictate where people’s eyes are naturally drawn to. Because of this, hairstyles and earrings that compete for attention will clash and disrupt your desired aesthetic. What’s more, the way you cut or style your hair directly impacts how the shape of your face is perceived. Earrings work well to work with your face shape and accentuate your favourite features.
Read on to discover your perfect earring and hairstyle pairing, which will then make shopping for earrings online even easier!
Long hair
If you’ve got long hair and you’re planning on wearing it down, perhaps in a wavy or curly style, steer clear of dangling earrings. As well as running the risk of getting your earrings tangled with your hair, dangling earrings such as chandelier earrings or drop earrings could become a bit ‘much’ when competing with your long, flowing hairdo. For a better option, that will still make a statement, opt for diamond or gemstone cluster earrings. Cluster earrings will catch the light and sparkle through your hair.
Bobbed hair
For short, bobbed hair, dangling drop earrings are the best option. Often, stud earrings or small hoop earrings won’t be noticed when worn with bobbed hair (unless they’re particularly large), but dangling gemstone encrusted earrings will look fantastic! Try some antique Art Deco drop earrings for a particularly glamourous look.
If you have a longer bob, verging on medium length hair it might be more difficult to show off your dangling earrings. Instead, opt for larger hoop earrings or, if you want to stick with drop earrings, you could go for a pulled back hairstyle that tucks behind your ears.
Sleek updo
If you’re planning on pulling your hair back into a sleek and sophisticated updo, such as a topknot, it’s time to get creative with your earrings. With your hair swept back off your face, statement earrings will become the star of the show, and they will draw attention to your best features such as your cheekbones. When your hair is tied up, and therefore not able to frame your face, long dangling earrings such as drop earrings or diamond chandelier earrings will work well to frame your features instead. This is also the perfect hair style to show off a dainty, intricate diamond earing too, especially for occasions like weddings or parties.
Pixie cut
If you have short, cropped hair, such as a pixie cut, long dangling earrings will work to elongate your face while hoops will add width. Because of this, your earring choice should really depend on your face shape. Like with an updo, you’re mainly relying on your earrings to frame your face if you have a pixie choice, be sure to take your face shape into consideration.
You can find small diamond earrings with a gold or silver surround, which is a nice option for those who aren’t sure about going too ‘big’ or statement. You can find these when looking at online diamond jewellery retailers, and even by looking for lab grown diamond earrings uk if you wish to be a little more sustainable.
Plait or ponytail
Relaxed ponytails or plaits work wonderfully for an elegant look when paired with the right type of earrings. Teardrop earrings look particularly good with these hairstyles – look for pear cut diamonds as that elegant shape will complement a relaxed ponytail or braid excellently.
Half up half down
With the half up half down style, your hairstyle is already the star of the show, so you don’t need to go too overboard with your earrings. For this hairstyle, simple studs – perhaps diamond or pearl – are your best option for an understated yet chic look.
Whichever hairstyle and earring combination you opt for, you’re sure to create your own dazzling and dynamic look. Remember, these are only guidelines. When it comes down to it, choosing the perfect earrings all comes down to personal choice and fashion taste – as long as you feel confident and comfortable with your choice then you’re sure to look great!
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