One of the most favourite pieces of jewellery at wedding functions or formal events is the maang tikka, also known as maatha patti in some areas. Whether you are a bride to be, a bride, a bridesmaid or just anyone else, a maang tikka can surely add glamour and style to your look and also enhance your beauty. There are just so many different varieties of maang tikkas and a number of ways that you can wear them in, but this can also make it difficult to make the final decision. If you are also confused about which type of maang tikka you should wear then don’t worry at all because here you will find all the different ways and every possible style of maang tikka. These ideas, tips and suggestions are sure to help you make the final decision and help you find a Simple way to wear maang tikka that suits your face cut and your personality.
One of the greatest misconceptions about maang tikkas is that they are only a type of bridal jewellery so should only be worn by brides. That is so not true and if you are planning on attending any wedding party or a traditional occasion is coming up, then maang tikkas can surely help enhance your beauty. Nowadays, even Bollywood celebrities are going for it so why not you?
Few Tips to Wear Maang Tikka for Different Face Types
# 1 – Round face cut
So if you have a round shape, try choosing a longer style of maang tikka, preferably in oval or rectangular shape. This will help add length to your face. Avoid round and circular shapes in your maang tikka as well as other jewellery items that you choose.
# 2 – Oval face cut
If you have an oval face then consider yourself lucky as most make-up artists consider this to be the best face cut. With an oval face you can experiment with almost every type of maang tikka but try avoiding the ones which are extra long in length as these will add an unnecessary length to your face.
# 3 – Rectangular face cut
With a rectangular face cut it is obvious that you need to avoid any maang tikkas which have square or rectangular motifs in them. Small or large round pendant ones are likely to be the best option for such a face cut
# 4 – Heart shaped face cut
With such a face cut, the chin area is narrower so it is better to wear shorter maang tikkas with dangling parts so as to add some length to your face. Avoid going for smaller or pendant shaped maang tikkas though.
Here are a few pictures which I hope will help you choose the best maang tikka for your face cut and make you look extraordinary.
The single stranded maang tikka

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The multi stranded side tikka
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The best thing about maang tikkas is that they suit each and every type of face cut. There isn’t a single type of face in the world which can not carry maang tikka in an eye catching way. But of course considering all the different varieties of maang tikkas available in the market, you have to choose the one that flatters your face the most.This is one of the most emerging part of wedding outfit in Pakistani and Indian bridal fashion.
The side maang tikka
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The top maang tikka with Side Parting.
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The interesting fact is that if you use maang tikkas in the right way, you wan use them for face contouring. For instance, if you have a round face, then maang tikkas can add length to your face. Similarly if you have a broad face, the right maang tikka can help narrow it down.
The full strand slanted chain maang tikka – Indian Celebrity style.
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Cute Hairstyle with Maang Tikka
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Wedding Maang Tikka Style
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Maang Tikka With Hijab
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Drape style maatha patti
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Pearl chain maatha patti with floral drop
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Maharashtrian style maatha patti
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Maang Tikka with side jhoomar
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