What Does Dreaming of a Face Mean?
Traditional Interpretation
In traditional interpretation (Ibn Sirin, Kirmani, Seyyid Suleyman), the face is read in terms of one's reputation, honor, joy, and livelihood; a smiling, radiant face may point to well-being and rising respect in the community, while an ugly or pale face may point to sorrow and hardship.
Psychological View
Psychologically, the face represents the "persona" one shows to the world (Jung) and one's self-image; a face seen in a dream may point to anxiety about how one appears to others, or to the search for harmony between one's true self and outward appearance.
By Context
A Beautiful / Smiling Face
Seeing a bright, cheerful face may point to well-being, growing esteem, and being respected in the community.
By the Color of the Face
A red face can be interpreted as joy and relief; a yellow face as illness, fear, and bewilderment; and a black face as sorrow and grief.
Washing the Face
Washing one's face with clean water may point to relief from hardship, debt, and illness, to spiritual purification, repentance, and renewal.
The Face Changing
The face becoming more beautiful may point to self-confidence and positive change; its growing ugly may point to the fear of public humiliation and a difficult period.