Long face-framing layers look beautiful on all hair types and face shapes. From wispy to curtain, this style suits everyone and can be worn swept to one side or styled into a middle part for optimal effect. Blonde balayage adds definition and highlights the texture of this gorgeous layered haircut, perfect for all ages and completed by longer middle-part bangs.
Elongated Face Shape
Finding the ideal haircut and color combination for your face shape requires considering factors like eye placement and chin width when making your decision. But their face shape may also play a large part for long-haired gals who opt for a layered style. For women with long, oval, or oblong face shapes (think Liv Tyler and Kate Winslet), a pixie cut with face-framing layers may be the ideal. According to Nematalla, such a cut will add texture while drawing attention away from your strands and toward your eyes and cheekbones, according to her findings. If fringe is necessary, side-swept or curtain bangs that lightly brush against your forehead will provide additional softening and slimming effects.
Oblong Face Shape
Oblong face shapes feature forehead, jawline, and chin widths that are relatively equal. To avoid looking elongated, hairstyles that add height on top should be avoided; alternatively, layered styles with wavy or curly textures could be very flattering. Model Milla Jovovich can be seen wearing a short bob with a side-swept bang to make her face appear more straightforward and petite and accentuate her cheekbones and jawline – this style works particularly well on those with long face shapes. If you don’t want to go short, try Jessica Lowndes’ collarbone-grazing lob. Adding layers and highlights to frame the face attractively makes the cut flattering. And for thick tresses, consider creating volume by styling with a center parting and shaggy waves like Gisele Bundchen!
Round Face Shape
Round face shapes feature full cheeks and a circular jawline, emphasizing their soft lines. As such, long hair with face-framing layers is an excellent look for round faces; dynamic haircuts such as the popular Wolf haircut also suit this type of face shape, as its full fringe creates an eye-catching aesthetic while its choppy and texturized layers visually ‘cut’ away at angles, softening their roundness. This style can also be incredibly flattering on women with thick natural hair and can be styled both side-part and center-part for optimal effect. Add texture by wearing your locks in a low ponytail or puffy bun.
Square Face Shape
A square face shape is often considered masculine and striking. Although those with this face type are sometimes advised against middle partings, a soft sweeping fringe can help balance this angular profile by softening its harsh lines. Deep side parts and chin-length styles also work well on square face shapes, adding height and volume while drawing attention away from your jawline. If opting for bangs, keep them soft to add curves while diverting attention from an angular jawline. Gwyneth Paltrow wears her long, straight bob with flat-ironed waves to frame her solid cheekbones and jawline beautifully, creating an undone, chic effect ideal for everyday casual style. Rosario Dawson shows how adding texture can soften sharp jawlines by wearing soft, wavy locks – something Gwyneth’s style perfectly illustrates.
Thick Hair
An appropriate layered haircut for thick hair can soften an oblong face shape while emphasizing your jawline and cheekbones. A long angled bob with off-center parting and wispy bangs can look particularly flattering when highlighted with caramel balayage highlights. Layers with different lengths create a feathered effect on long hair, which has become highly fashionable among all facial structures. This style offers an alternative to blunt and pixie cuts if you want to avoid significant haircuts. If you have a long facial structure, try opting for a classic side-parted bob with face-framing layers – it will keep the hair away from your eyes while drawing attention to your eyebrows and is always fashionable! This timeless, classic look always stays in style.
