Do you want to look younger, prettier, and more feminine? If so, try changing your hairstyle! There’s no easier way to improve your appearance.
What are the best male to female haircuts and styles?
I’m glad you asked!
The most flattering and feminizing hairstyles are ones that help soften strong facial features (like a prominent nose or jaw) while making your eyes and lips pop!
Read on to discover the top 6 MTF transgender hairstyles. Note that these style tips work for both wigs and natural hair.
1. Side Swept Bangs
Bangs are a great option since they draw attention to your eyes while hiding a prominent brow ridge. Bangs also make you look cute and youthful!
Straight bangs can highlight angular facial features, so go for soft, side swept bangs instead.
2. Layers
Layered hairstyles tend to be much more flattering than hair that’s all one length. Face framing layers soften your features and add texture and volume to your hair.
3. Soft Waves
Soft waves are super sexy and feminine. Waves also add volume to your hair, making thin hair appear fuller.
Most trans women and crossdressers look great with full, wavy hair that balances out stronger facial features and a larger body frame.
4. Shoulder Length Hair
Shoulder length hair is the best option for most women, including transgender women. Hair that’s too short can look masculine, while hair that’s too long can drag down your face after a certain age.
Shoulder length hair is very feminine and flattering. Additionally, it helps conceal a stronger jaw or thicker neck (if these are issues for you).
5. Side Parts
Middle parts can be tricky since they make your face look longer and highlight your nose and chin. Side parts are more flattering and can be worn by anybody with any face shape.
6. Highlights
Finally, don’t forget about color! Highlights brighten your face and look softer than a single block of color. Generally speaking, your highlights should be two shades lighter than your base color for the most natural look.
Make everyday a good hair day!
Nothing can boost your appearance like a fabulous hairstyle. As you can see from the tips above, the key is to think SOFT – soft cuts, soft texture, and soft color – to balance and feminize your features.
Hair is an important topic, so I’d love to hear from you!
First, take my poll and let me know if you’re a wig girl or natural hair gal! Then tell me if you’re happy with your current hairstyle or if it’s time for a change.
Finally, I’d love to see a photo of your hairstyle in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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All the tips seem great. Can you give me any ideas about changes I can make to make my hair more soft, color ideas and a way to save time on my hair going from male to female
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Summer anna
Heel size..everything I read has said buy shoes 2 sizes larger than your male shoe size…I have not found that to be the case. I have what you might call an average foot for a man..size 8 1/2. I have found that in open toe heels…I can wear a 9 1/2M women’s shoe and they fit perfectly, in closed heels a 10M works great. Just make sure it reads M as B width women’s shoes tend to be a little narrow, but if you fall in love with the shoe…like we all do at times, streching is an opetion..we also suffer to look sexy. If you have a wide foot, then the 2 size rule may apply. Buy shoes when shoes are on sale most of us with average/smaller feet around size 8 or 9 in mens’s should not have too much of a problem finding shoes, just make sure you can return them or exchange them, if when you get home you go OUCH!!! need a size large. Most shores have shoes up to size 11 in girl sizes…so those of us with smaller feet can really have a ball shopping for shoes…have fun. Make sure you break your sexy heels at home before you go out cause new heels can cause a big OUCH after a few hours…so travel with a nice pair of flats to change into at midnight or you WILL turn into a pumpkin.
Trying to do as good a job as possible in blending in as a 76 year old other wise balding MtF bi gendered person I find that most women in my age bracket wear quite short hair styles. I select a short wig with a comb-able front and light curl back in at least a 25% grey mix with brown base. It can be easily groomed quite nice. I find it best matches women of my age bracket even without the blues and purple tones often used by some. Wanting to do so, I find I can readily blend and even eadily pass quite well with women in my age bracket. The fact that I always add in many other women-like qualities to my demeanor obviously helps a lot.
Many thanks to the Paula Young Wig company.
After transitioning to female, I let my hair grow quite long. I never really got used to it and it was so much work to take care of it. After 37 years of having really short hair, it was quite a change. One day I went to a trans-friendly shop that carried lots of really nice wigs. I was really good friends with the owner, so on this day, she sat me down and tried several different styles on me to see what would look good. She said the shape of my face allowed me to have many styles to choose from. She tried several short “bobs” on me and I really liked them. I never cut my hair short for many, many years after that because I thought the long hair would help me feel more feminine. For the past three years I’ve had my hair taken care of at the salon in the store I work in. A few months ago, when sitting down to have my hair done, I finally decided to give the bob a try. I got a nice A-line bob, just above my shoulders, and had highlites put in it. When I turned around to look at myself in the mirror, all I could say was, “WOW!!!” I instantly fell in love with it. I love the sleek, modern look, and it is so easy to take care of. It is everything I ever wanted in a hair style. And everyone at work loves it on me too. On top of that, I keep having guys approaching me and asking me out, though I am not interested in guys….sorry guys. I turned 50 years old this month, but I have never felt so young and feminine. I truely found a hair style that is so right for me. I don’t have a picture of myself with it yet, but I will send you one soon.
I alas am bald, what is the best way I can fine what hair style would suit me the best?
one way i’ve found is go to a wig store and ask if you can try on different wigs – they usually have you puchase a wig cap for health dept. reasons (usually less than $10 bucks) and will let you try on lots of wigs – visit on a Tuesday afternoon or other slow business time is best for this, in my experience
Hello All,
I concur with Lucille’s assessment and for me, the styles I’ve included with this response work fantastically I think and they’re right in line with what she’s saying. I try to use what works to help me be my more femme self. I have a short short hair wig I use and that works too because it softens up my facial lines. Just because your hair is short doesn’t mean it can’t pass as femme. Look over some femme styles and imagine what works best to soften your face then go for the style if you have the hair for it. Many times you can have the style done and switch back and forth between drab and enfemme! Best of luck!
Kelli
My hair is shoulder length and would love a more feminine cut, but suffer from slight male pattern baldness at front temple area. Can you recommend a style to help hide this problem, without wearing a wig?
The side swept bangs and side part should do well enough, if your problem looks anything like mine. 🙂
Christie l love your hair style