Like her system so much more… kibbe confuses me with height one minute it’s super important next minute it’s not. And I’m 5’4-5’5 so I’m supposed to be too tall for Theatrical Romantics cause aparently average height is too tall for yin? Idk I’m so confused lol marylin Monroe is the same height as me.
As a TR I guess I am a Rounded Mixed but I found I look better with slight curls around my face and a wispy fringe, even styling baby hairs works for me better than have all my hair pulled back. And as an authentic curly girl, I know that we NEVER brush out our curls. In CGM terms, I would say Sharpened looks better with a cast and Rounded looks better scrunching out the crunch. And last but not least, length. As a mainly Rounded type, I realized that longer hair used to shorten my already short vertical line, so from having below waist hair, I cut it into a shoulder length shag with round layers. My hair is 2c-3a texture, medium porosity and super healthy. EDIT: Oh, and about hair color. For Rounded types, less contrast looks better than high contrast, it creates less harsh shadows. For Sharpened types, high contrast works better. For Beveled type, mimic your natural contrast levels and maybe add highlights or ombre effect, for more texture. For Blended types, the less artificial, the better. For Mixed types, go crazy! You can rock any contrast levels. As a Rounded Mixed I went for a lighter shade compared to my natural tone to my hair and I look much better. And regarding to skintone and undertone, I am cool and delicate, so I went for an ashy, medium brunette shade.
yes I was also confused with the brushing lol, I rarely brush but just untangle them before and after washing. I think what she means by brushing is making the curls softer ("brushing") vs not making them softer or doing the opposite (with gel). The way I make them softer is by just separating some curls and by using no leave in styling products (no gels, no creams).
You should've put the faces of the celebrities on the video . It's annoying google the name you sad and find nothing also it distract from your video and i find my self can't finish it
Curly hair is such an under represented area in styling circles. It's frustrating trying to adapt the recommendations for non-curly or less textured hair. As with your video on red hair, this one will become a valuable resource for me.
Holy.crap. I have been looking for a guide like this for SO LONG. 'Outer shape' is such a good way to describe the concept of your hair silhouette and the way it compliments your face and body.
Hm. Just my 2cents, but even as a long time viewer, I have a hard time following along here. This would work, if you posted every week...but as it is, this video should really start with a short reminder of how this system works. Or at least have a direct link to the video explaining your body geometry system. Otherwise most people will just be confused, I think.
Agreed. Glad there is a link to body geometry because watching most of the videos out of order there was a lot more Kibbe body type. I think “sharpened taut” is what she used to call “Dramatic” (in Kibbe)? And “sharpened soft” = “Kibbe Soft Dramatic”? Beveled = Natural Mixed = gamine Blended = classic I too was confused. . . Glad for the new link! :-)
@@stephanien6237 I think, you got it right 👍 I remember, I actually liked this way of describing things. Although as a natural/beveled type I'm frustrated, that the only hair recommendation we ever get is basically: long, tousled mane. Yeah, thanks. Lol. I actually follow the curly girl method now and wear my hair wavy-curly...so I was very excited about this video. But no way am I going to grow my hair out again. Way too much work and doesn't fit my style as a 40 year old professional woman, either. I wish, someone would talk about short hair option for naturals for once.
Hello Merrriam, I just wanted to say that your videos not only help me with my style, but your calm and logical way of talking helps me with the anxiety!
@@merriamstyle Hey, please I have a question for you. If I want to post a video on my channel about me explaining what Kibbe styles are and try to apply the Kibbe types to celebrities of different ethnicities is it ok? Or do I need a special PERMISION from Kibbe himself so my video won't be taken down for copyright since I'm using his ideas? I'm asking you because your channel is engaged in Kibbe content so you know if you needed permission to do it. Thanks in advance♥
@@daleo3690 I've personally never asked him or talked with him. He seems pretty nice about letting people discuss his ideas without intervention and build on them.
Hi, I know these body geometry names your creation, but are since Kibbe's terminology and definitions are more commonly used, could you put his body types along side yours. I was so lost.
Very good and interesting video, but I'm with you Kathryn; I need these types lined-up with Kibbe too. I love the sketches, but pics of the celebrity examples would be super helpful. A few months ago I found, by accident, a curly girl expert who is also a certified HSM: Head Size Matters stylist. I have never had a more flattering haircut! Mirriam's method seems very similar to HSM.
In case it’s confusing, I THINK the equivalencies between Body Geometry and Kibbe are generally like this: Sharpened - Dramatic Beveled - Natural Blended - Classic Mixed - Gamine Rounded - Romantic Taut - being the dramatic/flamboyant/more yang version Soft - being the soft/more yin version
Hey Merriam, what made you decide that TR should be called rounded mixed rather than rounded sharp/taut? I am a TR and the features that are not rounded are definitely sharp and not mixed. I have a sharp nose and no matter the weight.. I have sharp collar bone and bones poking at my hips (in front) and my shoulders too. My arms and legs are longer.. And i look taller than I am because my rib cage, shoulders etc are smallish.. Like it's with sharpened people.. That would explain why my hair in curls too have to look more sleek than of mixed people or rounded people. I feel like a mixed personaand rounded person can afford this little bit untidy hair, for me it's unforgivable.. No matter what I wear.. If it's not sleek on the outer shape I look bad and undone. I feel the "mixed" doesn't describe me at all. All these features I have that are not rounded are definitely not in a middle /mixed way.. But sharp. On the other side I have all very rounded shapes, small hands and feets (European 35 on feet, being 165cm tall) etc etc.. I love you but I don't understand yet why rounded mixed was introduced. I know it has a good explanation but I just didn't come up with a good one m, self. So I would be so happy if you could explain to us. Love 😍
@@gkgk6439 the answer is many things! 😄 The Curly Girl method helped me a lot, one of the most important things with curly hair is making sure your hair is properly hydrated as this reduces frizz and helps define your curls more, and following the curly girl method for a time can get you there. Getting a good haircut from someone who understands curls is also very important!
Hello, You are spot on regarding "mixed soft" for Halle Berry. Her beauty is indisputable. However, she does not know what hair styles are best for her body type. Whenever she wears "long" hairstyles...her beauty gets drowned out. She's almost unrecognizable! I understand a woman's need for variety. She just needs to know which varieties work best...on her. Short cuts look so beautiful on Halle Berry. The right mid-cuts could too. She was recently photographed wearing a Asian-style banged geometric straightened hairstyle (mid-length). Her current partner is in the photo too. That had to be the worst looking hairstyle I've ever seen on her. There's an art to bangs (wearing)...your face shape has to be a primary consideration. I wondered if she was deliberately trying to downplay her beauty with that hairstyle. It was a wig. But still! If I recall, even her outfit seemed out of character (another downplay?). Thanks for your enlightening and quite helpful advice regarding body types. One day I'm going to consider a consultation with you. 😊👍
@@tallisinwonderland4724 Yessssss! That's the picture. That gown so was not correct for her body type. She never dresses like that. Compare it to the plethora of solo pics of Halle. Sometimes when women get new boyfriends...we over accomodate in order to maintain. Of course I'm speaking out of term not personally knowing either person. But I am speculating as a mature female. Halle Berry chose 2 vital focal points in her wardrobe that not only muted her beauty, but made her look unattractive: Hair & Outfit. She never does that! This is a new relationship. Her dress wear in that photo "may" signify a level of insecurity with 1 of them. Hint: It's usually the guy. Lol!
Thank you for the new video, I'm so excited for it! And I really think I'm about to appreciate the comment. In the past I've been bothered to see hair texture on Kibbe test questions. I hope that it is not controversial to say that often most people within a certain ethnic group will have curly hair. I can't remember which type the curly hair answer went with, but I am sure that huge portions of some ethnicities are not all within the same Kibbe type or 2.
Thank you so much, Merriam! I had your consultation some time ago & loved it, so I trusted you to try out/cut my afro for the hairstyle recommended for the soft blended type & it suits me so well! This vid was full of great advice; I think it's my favourite style ever💕💕
Thank you so much for this, it helps with my curly hair a lot. I’ve been recognizing the importance of contrast a lot more since doing a consult with you. I would love to see how to style with the proper contrast and patterns in an outfit. It’s been a bit more challenging than I thought it would be.
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Im a brunette but super light . More fair then Even My blonde friends . Im so yellow dough Even dough im fair . What haircolour and colour would be good ????
This was really interesting, not least because it made me a little more sure that I’m rounded mixed. I definitely need my hair to follow the guidelines you outlined here for that type, including being off my face. Thanks so much. 💜
You are the first that talks about sharpened moderate!!! Thank you!! I'm tall and sharp, with a large vertical line, but no so soft to be soft sharpened (o soft dramatic in David Kibbes system) and no really taut or lean for be a taut sharpened (or dramatic in DK system) I'm between taut and soft. Thank you for talk about "moderate sharpened"!!
That's exactly what I've looked for so long! My hair texture and natural colour doesn't match my face type and I was desperate how to marry them at least partly
I remember you saying, back in the Kibbe days, that you were Soft Gamine and it would be really interesting to see how your own style journey has evolved with the development of Body Geometry. Keep up the lovely work. I like how you conceptualise this a lot. And while I'm not a fashion person myself, I am an artist in the general sort of sense, and I enjoy using body typing in my character designs to figure out their personality through how they choose to express themselves in clothing.
The most helpful video for this was the one about "breaking Kibbe's rules". I'd love to learn more about how to express different styles on particular bodies. Thank you for the work you do
I love your voice in this video, as it seems more genuine. I think someone must have told you to be feminine and perfect in your life but you can just be yourself if you want to. I used to have a voice that no one could hear because I wasn't talking loud enough. I finally started talking louder by using that more real diaphragm like singing voice that comes more from inside. I think we must be similar in that way. I've learned in the past year or so that it's okay to be myself before trying to impress others. My real voice is deeper and more abrupt to me but I am not worrying any more that others don't like me but whether I like them instead now. Our own opinion matters more. I do still raise my pitch some still but it is less than before. It's fine if you like the higher voice, but please just be sure you are doing it for yourself. Also, if you have been going through a rough patch lately then time will help you get through it. I've wanted to say something like this for awhile and there I've said it. I hope you do not take offense as I mean well.
Kibbe vs. Her system
Dramatic - sharpened taut
Soft dramatic - sharpened soft
Flamboyand Natural - Beveled firm
Soft Natural - Beveled Soft
Dramatic classic - blended sharpened
Soft classic - blended soft
Flamboyand Gamine - mixed taut
Soft Gamine - mixed soft
Theateical romantic - rounded mixed
Romantic - rounded
Youre welcome:)
Like her system so much more… kibbe confuses me with height one minute it’s super important next minute it’s not. And I’m 5’4-5’5 so I’m supposed to be too tall for Theatrical Romantics cause aparently average height is too tall for yin? Idk I’m so confused lol marylin Monroe is the same height as me.
OMG THANK YOU!
Thank you ❤❤❤
As a TR I guess I am a Rounded Mixed but I found I look better with slight curls around my face and a wispy fringe, even styling baby hairs works for me better than have all my hair pulled back.
And as an authentic curly girl, I know that we NEVER brush out our curls. In CGM terms, I would say Sharpened looks better with a cast and Rounded looks better scrunching out the crunch.
And last but not least, length. As a mainly Rounded type, I realized that longer hair used to shorten my already short vertical line, so from having below waist hair, I cut it into a shoulder length shag with round layers. My hair is 2c-3a texture, medium porosity and super healthy.
EDIT: Oh, and about hair color. For Rounded types, less contrast looks better than high contrast, it creates less harsh shadows. For Sharpened types, high contrast works better. For Beveled type, mimic your natural contrast levels and maybe add highlights or ombre effect, for more texture. For Blended types, the less artificial, the better. For Mixed types, go crazy! You can rock any contrast levels. As a Rounded Mixed I went for a lighter shade compared to my natural tone to my hair and I look much better. And regarding to skintone and undertone, I am cool and delicate, so I went for an ashy, medium brunette shade.
yes I was also confused with the brushing lol, I rarely brush but just untangle them before and after washing. I think what she means by brushing is making the curls softer ("brushing") vs not making them softer or doing the opposite (with gel). The way I make them softer is by just separating some curls and by using no leave in styling products (no gels, no creams).
What is Merriam's type (Kibbe)?
She originally typed herself as Soft Gamine. I am curious if she has a different answer in body geometry terms, since it can be more of a spectrum.
She is a Dramatic
No way is Merriam a Dramatic lol
You should've put the faces of the celebrities on the video . It's annoying google the name you sad and find nothing also it distract from your video and i find my self can't finish it
Curly hair is such an under represented area in styling circles. It's frustrating trying to adapt the recommendations for non-curly or less textured hair. As with your video on red hair, this one will become a valuable resource for me.
Yes!
I missed you Merriam 😭 I'm always waiting for new videos
I feel like many of these women don’t wear curly hairstyles and maybe you should have used photo examples because it would have been more helpful
Great topic but photos would have been helpful. I don't know half of these celebs.
Holy.crap. I have been looking for a guide like this for SO LONG. 'Outer shape' is such a good way to describe the concept of your hair silhouette and the way it compliments your face and body.
Puh who are all these celebs? I would have loved to see a picture of them…and after your break I am not used to your types anymore… I was lost . Sorry
Hm. Just my 2cents, but even as a long time viewer, I have a hard time following along here. This would work, if you posted every week...but as it is, this video should really start with a short reminder of how this system works. Or at least have a direct link to the video explaining your body geometry system. Otherwise most people will just be confused, I think.
Agreed. Glad there is a link to body geometry because watching most of the videos out of order there was a lot more Kibbe body type.
I think “sharpened taut” is what she used to call “Dramatic” (in Kibbe)? And “sharpened soft” = “Kibbe Soft Dramatic”?
Beveled = Natural
Mixed = gamine
Blended = classic
I too was confused. . . Glad for the new link! :-)
@@stephanien6237
I think, you got it right 👍
I remember, I actually liked this way of describing things.
Although as a natural/beveled type I'm frustrated, that the only hair recommendation we ever get is basically: long, tousled mane. Yeah, thanks. Lol.
I actually follow the curly girl method now and wear my hair wavy-curly...so I was very excited about this video. But no way am I going to grow my hair out again. Way too much work and doesn't fit my style as a 40 year old professional woman, either.
I wish, someone would talk about short hair option for naturals for once.
A very confusing video indeed.
Please show photos or names - don't know them. Without photo or name spelling the examples quoted do not help.
Hello Merrriam, I just wanted to say that your videos not only help me with my style, but your calm and logical way of talking helps me with the anxiety!
aw!
@@merriamstyle Hey, please I have a question for you. If I want to post a video on my channel about me explaining what Kibbe styles are and try to apply the Kibbe types to celebrities of different ethnicities is it ok? Or do I need a special PERMISION from Kibbe himself so my video won't be taken down for copyright since I'm using his ideas? I'm asking you because your channel is engaged in Kibbe content so you know if you needed permission to do it. Thanks in advance♥
@@daleo3690 I've personally never asked him or talked with him. He seems pretty nice about letting people discuss his ideas without intervention and build on them.
@@merriamstyle Thank you for the reply
@@daleo3690 yeah good luck with your channel!
Hi, I know these body geometry names your creation, but are since Kibbe's terminology and definitions are more commonly used, could you put his body types along side yours. I was so lost.
Very good and interesting video, but I'm with you Kathryn; I need these types lined-up with Kibbe too. I love the sketches, but pics of the celebrity examples would be super helpful. A few months ago I found, by accident, a curly girl expert who is also a certified HSM: Head Size Matters stylist. I have never had a more flattering haircut! Mirriam's method seems very similar to HSM.
In case it’s confusing, I THINK the equivalencies between Body Geometry and Kibbe are generally like this:
Sharpened - Dramatic
Beveled - Natural
Blended - Classic
Mixed - Gamine
Rounded - Romantic
Taut - being the dramatic/flamboyant/more yang version
Soft - being the soft/more yin version
Hey Merriam, what made you decide that TR should be called rounded mixed rather than rounded sharp/taut? I am a TR and the features that are not rounded are definitely sharp and not mixed. I have a sharp nose and no matter the weight.. I have sharp collar bone and bones poking at my hips (in front) and my shoulders too. My arms and legs are longer.. And i look taller than I am because my rib cage, shoulders etc are smallish.. Like it's with sharpened people.. That would explain why my hair in curls too have to look more sleek than of mixed people or rounded people. I feel like a mixed personaand rounded person can afford this little bit untidy hair, for me it's unforgivable.. No matter what I wear.. If it's not sleek on the outer shape I look bad and undone. I feel the "mixed" doesn't describe me at all. All these features I have that are not rounded are definitely not in a middle /mixed way.. But sharp. On the other side I have all very rounded shapes, small hands and feets (European 35 on feet, being 165cm tall) etc etc.. I love you but I don't understand yet why rounded mixed was introduced. I know it has a good explanation but I just didn't come up with a good one m, self. So I would be so happy if you could explain to us. Love 😍
Omg- as a soft classic with unruly curly hair I have been waiting my whole life for this vid🙏🏻 but wait- which one corresponds to soft classic😩
Blended soft is the one that corresponds to soft classic. 🙂
@ merci!
I am also a soft classic with unruly curly hair lol the struggle is real! Haha:
Same someone please tell me the answer
@@gkgk6439 the answer is many things! 😄 The Curly Girl method helped me a lot, one of the most important things with curly hair is making sure your hair is properly hydrated as this reduces frizz and helps define your curls more, and following the curly girl method for a time can get you there. Getting a good haircut from someone who understands curls is also very important!
Hello, You are spot on regarding "mixed soft" for Halle Berry. Her beauty is indisputable. However, she does not know what hair styles are best for her body type. Whenever she wears "long" hairstyles...her beauty gets drowned out. She's almost unrecognizable! I understand a woman's need for variety. She just needs to know which varieties work best...on her. Short cuts look so beautiful on Halle Berry. The right mid-cuts could too. She was recently photographed wearing a Asian-style banged geometric straightened hairstyle (mid-length). Her current partner is in the photo too. That had to be the worst looking hairstyle I've ever seen on her. There's an art to bangs (wearing)...your face shape has to be a primary consideration. I wondered if she was deliberately trying to downplay her beauty with that hairstyle. It was a wig. But still! If I recall, even her outfit seemed out of character (another downplay?). Thanks for your enlightening and quite helpful advice regarding body types. One day I'm going to consider a consultation with you. 😊👍
Was she wearing a pink dress and it was a very short Bob? It looked like it’s been cut with a knife and fork!
@@tallisinwonderland4724 Yessssss! That's the picture. That gown so was not correct for her body type. She never dresses like that. Compare it to the plethora of solo pics of Halle. Sometimes when women get new boyfriends...we over accomodate in order to maintain. Of course I'm speaking out of term not personally knowing either person. But I am speculating as a mature female. Halle Berry chose 2 vital focal points in her wardrobe that not only muted her beauty, but made her look unattractive: Hair & Outfit. She never does that! This is a new relationship. Her dress wear in that photo "may" signify a level of insecurity with 1 of them. Hint: It's usually the guy. Lol!
Wow, I've never been the 1st comment, lol! Thank you for another helpful video Merriam :)
Hi Merriam, can you do one more video about ethereal essence, like wood nymphs and fairies? Please 🙏🏻
Thank you for the new video, I'm so excited for it! And I really think I'm about to appreciate the comment. In the past I've been bothered to see hair texture on Kibbe test questions. I hope that it is not controversial to say that often most people within a certain ethnic group will have curly hair. I can't remember which type the curly hair answer went with, but I am sure that huge portions of some ethnicities are not all within the same Kibbe type or 2.
Thank you so much, Merriam! I had your consultation some time ago & loved it, so I trusted you to try out/cut my afro for the hairstyle recommended for the soft blended type & it suits me so well! This vid was full of great advice; I think it's my favourite style ever💕💕
oh my gosh I'm so happy to hear that!!! :')
Soft gamine/mixed soft: 10:16
I have curly hair but, which one corresponds to soft natural?
i think the one with janet jackson as she is a soft natural.(beveled soft)
@@krystal2020 Thanks 😊
Same.
love how you included some POC celebs in it!
I know this video is 2 years old, but hoping you’ll see my comment :)
Could you do a video on nail shape/length/color for each type please?
10:17 Mixed Soft (or Soft Gamine)
Can you please do a part two, and include more pictures as examples? 🙏
Thank you so much for this, it helps with my curly hair a lot. I’ve been recognizing the importance of contrast a lot more since doing a consult with you. I would love to see how to style with the proper contrast and patterns in an outfit. It’s been a bit more challenging than I thought it would be.
Girl, talk about the woodland fairy elvish essence. I feel like when I think of wavy flowy red hair I think of a fairy!
4:52 soft natural
Photos plss
Whats the difference between mixed taut, mixed soft, beveled soft? :)
🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Im a brunette but super light . More fair then Even My blonde friends . Im so yellow dough Even dough im fair . What haircolour and colour would be good ????
Super excited for a new video!! Do you have a video just for round / short?
Thanks!!
11:20 rounded
I always miss your videos💗💗
This was really interesting, not least because it made me a little more sure that I’m rounded mixed. I definitely need my hair to follow the guidelines you outlined here for that type, including being off my face. Thanks so much. 💜
8:45 mixed taut
You are the first that talks about sharpened moderate!!! Thank you!!
I'm tall and sharp, with a large vertical line, but no so soft to be soft sharpened (o soft dramatic in David Kibbes system) and no really taut or lean for be a taut sharpened (or dramatic in DK system)
I'm between taut and soft. Thank you for talk about "moderate sharpened"!!
❤
That's exactly what I've looked for so long! My hair texture and natural colour doesn't match my face type and I was desperate how to marry them at least partly
I would love to hear more of your thoughts about sharpened moderate. I feel identified!
No pure beveled part? 🥺🙏
pure beveled and beveled firm will have pretty much the same hair recommendations.
The last celebrities for rounded mixed are Rihanna and Carmen who?
Loved it. Amazing job!!!
Amazing, I love that ✨❤️😎 thank you dear Merriam 🙏
😍❤🌹
Hard to understand, never heard of a lot of those celebrities
Wait… Where's Kibbe?
I remember you saying, back in the Kibbe days, that you were Soft Gamine and it would be really interesting to see how your own style journey has evolved with the development of Body Geometry. Keep up the lovely work. I like how you conceptualise this a lot. And while I'm not a fashion person myself, I am an artist in the general sort of sense, and I enjoy using body typing in my character designs to figure out their personality through how they choose to express themselves in clothing.
The most helpful video for this was the one about "breaking Kibbe's rules". I'd love to learn more about how to express different styles on particular bodies.
Thank you for the work you do
I’m so happy you’re back!!!!!!!!
What was the name of the model for sharp and taut?
It's Liya Kebede
I love your voice in this video, as it seems more genuine. I think someone must have told you to be feminine and perfect in your life but you can just be yourself if you want to. I used to have a voice that no one could hear because I wasn't talking loud enough. I finally started talking louder by using that more real diaphragm like singing voice that comes more from inside. I think we must be similar in that way. I've learned in the past year or so that it's okay to be myself before trying to impress others. My real voice is deeper and more abrupt to me but I am not worrying any more that others don't like me but whether I like them instead now. Our own opinion matters more. I do still raise my pitch some still but it is less than before. It's fine if you like the higher voice, but please just be sure you are doing it for yourself. Also, if you have been going through a rough patch lately then time will help you get through it. I've wanted to say something like this for awhile and there I've said it. I hope you do not take offense as I mean well.