HOW TO PICK THE BEST SUNGLASS THAT SUITS YOUR FACE

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QUICK TIPS
TYPES OF SUNGLASSES
TYPES OF FACES & SUITABLE SUNGLASS
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL SUNGLASS
BEST SUNGLASS COMPANIES THAT PRODUCES QUALITY SUNGLASSES
HOW TO KNOW IF A SUNGLASS IS BRANDED OR CHEAP- SCAM ALERT!!!
UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT SUNGLASSES (who owns the maximum number of sunglass companies)
PRO TIPS
FAQs RELATED CHOOSING A SUNGLASS SOLVED

1. QUICK TIPS TO CHOOSE A SUNGLASS

Price is useless. Give importance to quality
If a sunglass protects you against UV (ULTRAVIOLET), IR (INFRARED) & VLT (VISIBLE LIGHT EMISSION) then it is the best sunglass.
If a sunglass has no such features (UV, IR & VLT protections) then never buy it. It is not worth a penny.
If you cannot find your face shape then CHOOSE OVAL SHAPED FRAME FOR YOUR FACE. Oval shaped frame suits every type of face.
Most of the branded sunglasses are over-priced. Choose quality over a brand.
Choose a durable sunglass.
Branded sunglasses are heavy compared to a cheap sunglass due to their build materials.
Never buy online. Never buy from the third party if you are buying online.
Never buy cheap sunglasses online. Most of the cheap sunglasses sold by scammers.
If you are buying sunglass from a retail shop then tell your best friend to accompany you.
WRAP AROUND SUNGLASSES ARE BETTER PROTECTIVE THAN OTHER TYPES OF SUNGLASS.
KEEP IN MIND THAT, special sunglasses are made for special activities. You shouldn't wear driving sunglasses for sports purpose.
YELLOW & BLUE LIGHT are not good for your eye.

2. TYPES OF SUNGLASS

AVIATOR
CAT EYE
OVAL (Fits all types of faces)
WAYFARER
RECTANGLE
SQUARE
WRAP AROUND
ROUND SUNGLASS ( Fits Asians especially Japanese, Chinese, Korean & Philippines people)

1. AVIATOR /PILOT SUNGLASS

AVIATOR SUNGLASS

Aviator sunglass was first manufactured by RAY-BAN in 1937 for US AVIATORS.
This type of sunglass was manufactured for pilots.
Good against both sun and dust.

2. CAT EYE SUNGLASS

CAT EYE SUNGLASS

Cat eye sunglass was famous in the 50s.
It is made for both male and female but it matches perfectly to female.

3. OVAL

OVAL SUNGLASS

4. WAYFARER

WAYFARER SUNGLASS

5. RECTANGLE SUNGLASS

RECTANGULAR SUNGLASS

6. SQUARE SUNGLASS/BUTTERFLY

SQUARE SUNGLASS

7. WRAP AROUND

WRAP AROUND SUNGLASS

8. ROUND SUNGLASS

ROUND SUNGLASS

3.TYPES OF FACES AND SUITABLE SUNGLASS FOR THEIR FACE

OVAL
ROUND ( Fits Asians especially Japanese, Chinese, Korean & Philippines people)
RECTANGLE
SQUARE
OBLONG
V-shaped TRIANGLE
A shaped TRIANGLE
DIAMOND/ KITE
HEART

DIFFERENT FACE TYPES OF MALE

If you cannot find you face shape then print black and white photo your face. Then draw outline of your face on that print. This is the easiest way to know your face shape.

DIFFERENT FACE TYPES OF FEMALE

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FACE SHAPES THAT MATCHES WITH THESE RARE STONES

1. FOR OVAL SHAPE

Oval face type is considered the most attractive face type.
The oval shape is also the most common face shape.
OVAL SHAPED SUNGLASS & SQUARE SHAPED SUNGLASS IS BEST FOR OVAL SHAPE.

2. FOR ROUND SHAPE

Round shape is the second most common face shape and second most attractive face shape.
RECTANGULAR SHAPED FRAME & SQUARE SHAPED FRAME IS THE BEST FOR ROUND SHAPE PEOPLE.

3. FOR RECTANGLE SHAPE

RECTANGLE, OVAL, OBLONG & SQUARE SHAPED FRAME FITS PERFECTLY RECTANGLE SHAPED PEOPLE

4. FOR SQUARE SHAPE

SQUARE SHAPED, RECTANGULAR & OVAL FRAMED SUNGLASS FITS PERFECTLY SQUARE SHAPED PEOPLE.

5. FOR OBLONG SHAPE

RECTANGULAR SHAPED FRAME & OVAL FRAME PERFECTLY FITS OBLONG SHAPED PEOPLE.

6. FOR A SHAPED TRIANGLE

OVAL SHAPED FRAME, RIMLESS FRAME & SQUARE SHAPED FRAME ARE THE BEST FOR A SHAPED TRIANGLE FACE.

7. FOR V SHAPED TRIANGLE

OVAL SHAPED FRAME, RIMLESS FRAME & WAYFARER FRAME ARE THE BEST FOR V SHAPED TRIANGLE FACE.

8. FOR DIAMOND SHAPED/KITE SHAPED

ROUND & OVAL SHAPED FRAME ARE THE BEST FOR DIAMOND SHAPED FACE

9. FOR HEART SHAPED

CAT EYE FRAME, ROUND FRAME & OVAL FRAME ARE THE BEST FOR HEART SHAPED FACE.

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD SUNGLASS

A good sunglass has the following qualities

It protects your eye from UV
It filters Both UV-A & UV-B 100%
It has a strong build quality
Durable
Feels comfortable and fits good
Dust protection
Glare protection
Reflects light that falls on the lens.
wraparound feature.
polarised lens
Scratch resistance
Good visual clarity
Impact resistance
LENS made from POLYCARBONATE IS THE BEST (ACRYLIC is cheaper and second best)
The metal of sunglass must be stainless. Aluminium & titanium is used to build the frame of the sunglass
FRAMES can be made from metal, nylon, acetate, castor based polymer etc.
But FRAME made from nylon, metal & caster based polymer are durable and good for heavy activities.

5. LIST OF BEST QUALITY SUNGLASS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

PERSOL
RAY-BAN
MAUI JIM
OAKLEY
WARBY PARKER
PRADA
GUCCI
VERSACE
OLIVER PEOPLE
DOLCE & GABBANA

6. HOW TO KNOW IF A SUNGLASS IS BRANDED OR NOT?

All Branded sunglasses are UV protective.
They are heavier compared to cheap sunglasses.
Branded companies place the logo of their brand in a unique way.
If you want to buy a branded sunglass then first check that company's website to detect a fake sunglass of their brand.
ORIGINAL BRANDS PLACE THEIR LOGO & LABEL NUMBER UNIQUE WAY WHICH FAKE COMPANIES LACK.
Most of the branded sunglasses protect your eye. But cheap sunglasses are only for show off purpose.

7. UNKNOWN FACTS ABOUT SUNGLASS

ancient sunglasses used by prehistoric people

INUIT SUNGLASS OF PREHISTORIC PERIOD- WIKIPEDIA

Branded sunglasses are expensive because most of the branded sunglass companies are owned by LUXOTTICA.
List of Branded sunglasses companies owned by LUXOTTICA ARE:- RAYBON, PERSOL, OLIVER PEOPLE, OAKLEY etc. (READ FULL LIST HERE)

8. PRO TIPS TO CHOOSE SUNGLASS IN THIS SUMMER

Never buy sunglass online.
If you are buying online then always buy branded sunglass.
If you are buying branded sunglass online then only buy from the official brand store (not from the third party)
Never buy cheap sunglasses online. Because they are surplus products and sold by scammers.
If buying sunglass doesn't include return policy then don't buy online.
Never buy any duplicate sunglass online that contains the original brand logo. Scammers only keep original logo photo to attract you. (THERE WILL BE NO LOGO AFTER OPENING THE PRODUCT )
Read one-star reviews first.
Always buy from a local store. If the local store is pricey then only buy branded sunglasses online.
Never listen if shopkeep says YOU ARE LOOKING MORE ATTRACTIVE WITH THIS SUNGLASS.
Always go with your best friend because they will give you a neutral answer.
Never GO FOR BRAND, GO FOR QUALITY. Sunglasses are mostly overpriced. You can get better quality sunglass from non-branded companies.
If you are buying a sunglass that protects against UV then first decide when you want to use sunglass (Inside the home or outside home)
Every sunglass has different strength of UV protection. That is why you need to decide when and where you are going to wear sunglass.
If you are wearing sunglass inside home then you don't need to worry about UV. But if you are going outside then you must need a sunglass that protects your eye from UV.

9. FAQs RELATED CHOOSING SUNGLASS

1. How to choose sunglass for face types?

There are more than 9 types of faces but most of the people have 4 most common types of face
These 4 types of faces are 1.OVAL 2.ROUND 3. SQUARE 4.RECTANGULAR
Oval framed sunglass will perfectly match every type of face

2. Sunglass for face shape of the female?

Oval, square, diamond & cat eye shaped sunglass will match perfectly to female.
Round framed sunglass is for Asian looking female.
Cat eye frame is for rare usage. The oval frame is for common usage.

3. Sunglass for face shape of the male?

Oval, wayfarer, square & rectangular are the most common frame for a male.
Oval frame the is universal frame for a male.
Wayfarer is for square shaped face, rectangular & triangle face.

4. How to choose sunglass for UV protection?

Most o the branded or expensive sunglass act as the shield against UV (UV-A & UV-B)
It is easy to choose a sunglass that has UV protection feature.
Sunglasses that protects against UV have UV PROTECTION written on them.
First decide where and when you want to wear sunglass.
Every sunglass has different UV protection ability. That is why you need to decide where and when you are going to wear sunglass.
If you are wearing sunglass when you are outside then you need to wear sunglass that stops 90%-100% UV rays.

5. How to choose a sunglass lens?

Quality sunglass lenses have a multi-layer coating.
Anti-scratch & hydrophobic lens are good for visual clarity & known as the best quality lens

6. What is the ideal VLT (VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMISSION) FOR MY SUNGLASS?

Most of the sunglass companies never state about the VLT. But VLT plays a major role in your safety of the eye.
0%-20% VLT is for BRIGHT LIGHT (Sunny day)
21%-40& VLT - for normal activity (ALL PURPOSES)
41% & more % - for LOW LIGHT
80% & more %- for NIGHT

7. Which is the best sunglass lens color for my eye?

Best lens color for fishing -
Best lens color indoor games
Best lens color for outdoor games
Best lens color for golf
Best lens color for playing cricket
Best lens color for driving
Best lens color for softball
Best lens color for tennis
Best lens color spectator
Best lens color for spectator
YELLOW LENS IS BEST FOR SNOW & SUNNY DAYS.
GRAY IS THE MOST COMMON & NEUTRAL COLOR FOR SUNGLASS.
DARK COLORS LIKE GREEN, BROWN & GRAY ARE GOOD FOR EVERYDAY USAGE.
LIGHT COLOR LENS LIKE AMBER, ROSE, GOLD &VERMILLION ARE GOOD FOR LOW LIGHT CONDITIONS.
YELLOW, ORANGE &AMBER CAUSES TRAFFIC LIGHT DISTORTION. NEVER WEAR THIS TYPE OF LENS DURING DRIVING.
GRAY & GREEN COLOR DON'T DISTORT COLOR WEAR THIS TYPE OF LENS DURING DRIVING.
YELLOW OR ORANGE LENS:-Good for sharp focus. Use this type of lens for Hunting, Snowboarding, Cycling, Skiing, indoor games & shooting.
AMBER, ROSE OR RED LENS:- Good for sunny days. Use this type of lens for Desert, Cycling, Shooting, hunting, Watersports & fishing.
DARK AMBER, COPPER OR BROWN LENS:- Improves contrast. Useful for baseball, Gulf, Cycling, Hunting, Skiing & watersports.
GREEN LENS:- Keeps color balanced and slightly increases contrast. Useful for driving, Gulf & baseball.
GRAY LENS:- Reduces brightness by keeping colors unchanged. Good for outdoor games on sunny days. Good for spectators.
VERMILLION:- Increases visual acuity. Use for Fishing, Skiing, Lowlight sports.
SUNRISE:- Increases contrast. Good for low light outdoor activities like fishing at dawn & dusk.

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