Braided crown: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber
Braided crown is a long cut listed under women's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a distinct elegant braided crown circling head with the rest of long hair softly tucked.
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Who it suits
The catalog lists all six face shapes (round, oval, square, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong)) as suiting the braided crown. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit.
For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.
The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair.
Barber card summary
Top: 30 cm (11¾ in), layered, combed back.
Sides: scissors, about 28 cm (11 in).
Back: scissors, about 30 cm (11¾ in).
Neckline: natural.
Length: below the shoulders.
Shape: long; braided crown (styling).
Upkeep (typical guide): trim the ends every 8–12 weeks; daily styling about 2–5 min, comb or brush through.
The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.
What to tell your barber
Keep long hair, create a loose crown braid from both sides and pin securely.
Is it for you?
The braided crown is a way of wearing long hair, not a cut that changes your length. It suits anyone whose hair is long enough to reach around the head, and it works well for events, warm days or any time you want the hair off the neck. It also keeps hair away from the face while you work or exercise.
How to ask for it
There is little to cut, so most of the ask is styling. Show the card and the picture, and tell the stylist how long your hair is and how long you want to keep it. Ask for a trim of the ends only, and ask them to show you how the two braids are started and how the ends are tucked and pinned, so you can repeat it at home.
Upkeep
Trim the ends every eight to twelve weeks, as for any long hair. A crown braid takes a few minutes once you have practised, and goes best on hair that is not freshly washed, since a little grip helps it stay in place. Use plenty of pins and take them out gently to avoid breakage.
Growing it out
If your hair is shorter than the card shows, the crown needs the hair to be long enough for two braids to meet at the top, so grow it past the shoulders first. In the meantime, a single braid or a half-up style gives a similar look, and a stylist can trim the ends evenly while it grows.
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Questions
Does the braided crown suit my face shape?
The catalog lists all six face shapes (round, oval, square, heart-shaped, diamond and long (oblong)) as suiting the braided crown. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.
What do I tell my barber?
Show the card above or say: Keep long hair, create a loose crown braid from both sides and pin securely. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.
How often does it need a trim?
Trim the ends every 8–12 weeks; daily styling about 2–5 min, comb or brush through. This is a typical guide, not a rule.
Can I try the braided crown before cutting?
Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.