Hair Length For Face Shape

If your cheekbone width is smaller than your forehead or jawline, your face has an hourglass shape. Most styles work well on this face shape; medium to long bouncy waves with deep side parts are incredibly flattering on heart-shaped faces.

Kerastase hairstylist Matt Fugate suggests to visually lengthening an oblong face by choosing curtain bangs that stop just above the nose and taper down towards the chin – or, for those preferring no fringe at all, try a textured bob with either a deep side part or center parting instead. Oblong

Women with long, oblong faces can wear any hair length that complements them as long as it flatters. Long layers or bangs should be avoided to make an oval face longer. An attractive hairstyle for this face shape would be a wavy or curly bob with bangs or side-swept bangs, creating some width between the forehead and jawline and helping balance an oblong facial structure.

Are You Blessed with an Oblong Facial Structure? Congratulations! An oblong face structure can be highly flattering to most styles and hairdos – as shown by Lupita Nyong’o, who can effortlessly switch between many hairstyles while always appearing chic! Square

Extended layered bobs are the go-to style for square-faced beauties looking for the ideal cut. Long layers that drape near the chin help conceal wide jawlines while softening any harsh angles of their square faces. Actress Rosario Dawson makes this point perfectly with her just below-collarbone cut paired with waves – cushioning their angular features while creating an irresistibly romantic aesthetic.

Reducing forehead width while also helping narrow your face for an eye-catching appearance is one of the most significant benefits of adding side-swept curtain bangs that skim eyebrows. This style balances out forehead width while narrowing your facial structure for more prominent features. Fringe added to bob cuts soft corners of the face; ask your stylist to blend bangs and layers seamlessly for an unfussy finish. Long wavy curls also look fantastic on square-faced beauties, creating texture for an unforgettable look.

Round

Fugate advises those with round facial structures to look for haircuts with length and angles to create height and depth in their face shape. He suggests shoulder-length bobs or lobs featuring longer, textured layers as an excellent solution – ensure these face-framing layers start at least several inches below your jawline, according to Fugate.

Medium-length hair looks best on round faces when its strands are kept textured and full through a deep side or center part. Longer styles with varied lengths and lots of movement – like Freja Beha Erichsen’s wavy shag – also elongate the silhouette.

Fugate advises those with diamond-shaped faces to go for an intelligent bob with sharp points at its base that add strength to the jawline (think Lucy Hale). He advises against choppy or slick looks as these tend to exaggerate the wideness of both chin and cheekbones. Heart

An ideal hairstyle to complement the heart shape of your face would help the bottom half appear wider, such as one that helps balance its width by pulling back from the jawline and down towards the cheekbones.

Long-side swept bangs can help hide your broad forehead while adding definition to your cheekbones and creating a youthful, fresh appearance to your face. Plus, adding cinnamon highlights creates an additional natural and vibrant look!

Elezi suggests experimenting with short quiffs with deep side parts that fall beneath the ears for an edgier look or slicking back your locks into a high ponytail for a classic style. She also recommends trying a lob that clears shoulders but creates width around your collarbone by layering.

Triangle

Women with triangle face shapes typically feature jawlines that extend past the forehead and cheekbones and taper to a narrow, pointed chin. To reduce the top-heaviness of features such as this one, according to Sam LaBella of Aloxxi artists and master colorists in Denver (he recommends soft angled bobs like Victoria Beckham sports), consider selecting hairstyles that feminize your jawline by opting for styles with softness around it – such as softened layers that taper toward your chin.

Men with this facial structure may experiment with full fringe styles. NOMAD hairstylist Scott Fabian suggests textured pompadours or fauxhawks may help reduce forehead width while adding dimension. A girly ponytail or victory roll could draw focus upwards while lengthening your neckline, creating a more balanced appearance.