Some individuals may form inferences about you based on the shape of your lips, although lip shape is mostly a factor of charm. Lip uniformity is more essential than lip form in most situations. While it’s true that men and women appear best when their upper and lower lips are the same size, a larger bottom lip can still look nice. This is dependent on your face characteristics, ethnicity, and other factors.
Why is our Lip shape important?
A person’s lips is one of the first things they notice about their face when they meet someone new. People have preferences when it comes to the form of their lips. Almost everyone will agree that the form of your lips may improve your facial features. The preferred lip shape varies from culture to culture.
The Ideal lip shape
For the perfect set of lips, the lower lip is double the thickness of the upper lip and occupies ten percent of the face’s lower third. Lips with a genuine cupid’s bow are out of style today, as are big, full lips. Following contemporary beauty standards, the top and lower lips should not protrude more than 3.5 mm and 2.2 mm, respectively, beyond the reference line from the nose to the chin.
The ideal lip shape for the female
In terms of the most beautiful lip shape, it isn’t a form at all. Most individuals above lip form prefer lip symmetry. Research reveals that people are more attracted to women with a 1:1 ratio of upper and lower lips. People from 35 different nations took part in the poll, and roughly 60% of them said they favored a 1:1 ratio.
According to the study, there were no variations in lip ratio preference and self-reported ethnicity among participants. However, subgroup analysis revealed a preference for a smaller lip size. Having a big bottom lip is the second most common lip shape for women. The precise ratio might vary, but the lower lip should be larger than the upper lip to look best.
One of the most sought characteristics of lips is a well-defined cupid’s bow, which is one of the most requested aspects by clients. Women like a large upper lip with a cupid’s bow, but males can benefit from a big upper lip as well.
This occurs naturally when the top lip is heavier than the bottom, resulting in a little asymmetry. To avoid looking overdone, it’s essential to highlight the natural element. It’s no secret that women love cupid’s bows, but it doesn’t follow that the opposite is equally as desirable.
Ideal lip shape for men
In comparison to women’s lip shape, men’s lip shape has fewer studies. On the contrary, men tend to agree on which lip shapes look good on them. Who will attract most men to thin lips and a mouth that doesn’t look overly wise? It can also be attractive to have thin lips with a slightly larger lower lip.
It’s also possible to look good with thin lips that are slightly pouty. However, the other facial expressions are boyish, so it makes sense.
It’s important to note that the shape of your lips and how flattering they can depend on your ethnicity. However, most Caucasian men may find it unappealing to have somewhat full lips. According to our previous statement, full lips can still look better if, indeed, the person’s cumulative features are masculine.
If you’re a man, having thin lips isn’t always a bad thing. Some men may even be willing to work with thin lips in a way that others cannot.
Does the shape of your lips change over time?
As with the rest of your body, the shape of your lips changes as you age, it’s no secret that our lips change as we age, so it could be a sign that you’re getting older. With age, the skin’s structure deteriorates, causing wrinkles, sagging, and frailty, among other things. Lips have a thin outer layer that can break easily. With each passing year, the outer layer becomes thinner.
As a result, the contour of our lips is usually full and luscious. However, as time passes, the structure of your lips thins down and becomes less pronounced. Some of your lips may droop, and your cupid’s bow may lose definition.
Especially on the top lip, vertical lines or “lip wrinkles” can be caused by aging. Early on in life, smokers typically see vertical lines on their lips due to their tobacco use.
Why do my lips look older than they are?
- Sun exposure – Excessive exposure to the sun can cause your lips to become dry, cracked, darker, and older, among other effects. As far as possible, it would help if you avoid direct sunlight. Nevertheless, you should still take extra steps to protect yourself. Even if you’re indoors, UV radiation may still harm your skin and lips. Wearing a lip balm with sun protection will help keep your lips protected and hydrated.
- Quit smoking – When it comes to our health, we all know that smoking is terrible for us. Smoking, on the other hand, might accelerate the aging process of your lips. First and foremost, smoking causes your skin to lose its suppleness. Elastin and collagen, which preserve your skin’s structure and suppleness, are harmed by the toxins in cigarettes. Smoking will cause your lips to deteriorate just like the rest of your body. To add to the list of negative effects, nicotine causes your blood vessels to constrict, reducing your blood flow and depriving your skin of oxygen and nutrition. Due to nicotine and tar exposure and decreased blood flow, gums and lips become uneven and darker. There are various hues, including black, dark brown, and purple, which may appear patchy.
- Stay hydrated – Keep hydrated in addition to stopping smoking and using a protective and moisturizing lip balm. However, even if you use a lot of lip balm, Who won’t completely moisturize your lips unless you drink enough water.
Most Attractive Hollywood Lip Shape
Heart-Shaped Lips
This is the most romantic shape of lips. “Taylor Swift’s Cupid’s bow is well-defined. Lorenc says that her lips are heart-shaped because of this. These lips can be made even more sweetened by wearing a flirty pink or a sexy hue.
Lips perfectly proportioned
Are perfect lips possible? Lorenc says that Rihanna’s lips are perfect. They are perfectly proportioned and balanced. So, with her signature red lipstick, recreate Rihanna’s lips.
Puffy Lips
Kylie Jenner is almost always mentioned in conversations about lips. Although it’s been many years since Kylie Jenner first showed off her bee-stung lips, the obsession with full lips and fillers is still strong. As a result, she has what Dr. Lorenc refers to as puffy lips. They are full and pillowy at the top and bottom.
All you need to achieve the look is a matte lipstick and matching lips liner. Kylie has your back; she created these genius lip kits specifically for this purpose.
Home remedies to perfect lips
Use a winter mask
Lip problems can occur more often when the temperature is cold. Who can treat this problem with a combination of natural yogurt, lemon juice and some honey? You can apply it to your lips and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
Avocado slice
Rub a sliced avocado on your lips to make them softer.
Almond oil cream
For chapped lips, make a home remedy by mixing:
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- Eight tablespoons beeswax
- Two tablespoons honey
- One tablespoon of cocoa butter
Put all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat on low heat for about 30 minutes. Allow it to cool before you apply it at bedtime. It can be used daily as a moisturizing cream.
Toothbrush
To achieve perfect, sensual lips, use a toothbrush to exfoliate them. Next, apply petroleum jelly. Finally, cut a piece out of pineapple and rub it all over your lips.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is great for moisturizing lips. It adds shine and softness. You can enhance its effectiveness by mixing olive oil with avocado pulp.
Honey
Honey has amazing moisturizing qualities. Apply honey to your lips multiple times daily. You’ll soon notice how your lips begin to heal. It is also possible to mix honey and glycerin and apply it to your lips before sleeping.
Toothpaste
To moisturize chapped lips, toothpaste is a good choice.
Apply toothpaste to a toothbrush and gently rub it on your lips. The toothpaste will dissolve dead cells. After a few minutes, the results will be apparent.
Sugar
Sugar is a wonderful homemade exfoliant. It repairs your lips in minutes, removing any dead cells or imperfections.
- To make a paste, combine some honey with sugar.
- Allow it to sit on your lips for a few seconds.
- Next, massage your fingertips gently to eliminate dead cells.
- Rinse.
How to improve your lips
Makeup
It’s a wonderful way to enhance the shape and colour of your lips with makeup, especially for those who love lipsticks or lipglosses. Many women love to put a touch of glossy lip gloss on the bottom of their lips to make them larger. Also, a little bit of lip liner goes a long way.
You can see the chart above. The dotted lines provide a rough guideline for drawing your lips to achieve the desired shape. For example, by “overlining” the bottom of your lips and filling the spaces with lipstick, your bottom lip will look fuller. Blending the lines into your lipstick will also make it appear fuller.
You can also create a cupid’s arrow using a lip liner. However, the tips provided in the guide might not be enough for you.
You can also influence the size of your lips by changing the colours you use. It is common for lighter colours to make your lips appear fuller. However, darker colours can make your lips look smaller.
Lip Fillers
Lip fillers, one of the most used methods for lip augmentation, are very popular. Lip fillers help you achieve larger, plumper lips. Kylie Jenner was among the celebrities to get lip fillers.
While the materials used in lip fillers vary, most are made of natural ingredients like hyaluronic. Although your body will “absorb”, fillers made from natural materials will eventually wear off. Most lip fillers last from 6 to 12 months.
Most fillers are similar to hyaluronic fillers and can increase structure, shape, volume, and dimension to your lips. Many lip filler procedures take very little time and are often performed quickly. Also, immediate results are possible.
Who may restrict lip products for a short time (or until your doctor instructs you)? You might experience minor side effects, such as bruising, swelling or bleeding at injection sites. They usually resolve within 2-3 days.
Implants of the Lip
Lip implants are an option if you wish to increase the volume in your lips permanently. Plastic implants can be made of silicone or other materials. However, this is not what we recommend. Other implant procedures, such as fat and tissue grafting, tend to look natural.
The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes. However, recovery may take anywhere from one to three days. Your doctor may provide after-care instructions for you to follow for up to two weeks.
Lip Reduction
Lip reduction is an option if you are looking to reduce your lips size. It can reduce the size of your upper and below lip.
Who can achieve lip reduction by removing excess lip tissue? Traditional methods typically involve removing an irregular strip of tissue. Modern methods include removing different tissue types to achieve better results.
Most patients only need one treatment to see permanent results. In addition, each treatment typically takes only half an hour. Thus, there is typically little downtime following a procedure and no visible scarring.
