Which hairstyle suits my face?

Best hairstyles for each face shape

• Oval face

  • Textured crop or quiff: shows off balanced proportions
  • Long layers: frame the face without hiding it
  • Blunt bob or side part: almost any length works

  Skip: Heavy fringes that cover the forehead hide your best feature: balance.

• Round face

  • Pompadour or volume on top: adds height and lengthens the face
  • Long layers past the chin: draw the eye down
  • Side-swept fringe or deep side part: breaks up the width

  Skip: Chin-length bobs and very short sides with no height make the face look wider.

• Square face

  • Soft layers or waves: round off the corners
  • Side part with some length on top: lifts the eye
  • Long, textured cuts or a shaggy lob: soften the jawline

  Skip: Blunt, chin-length cuts and very flat, slicked styles stress the jaw corners.

• Heart face

  • Chin-length bob or lob: adds width at the jaw
  • Side-swept or curtain fringe: narrows the forehead
  • Medium textured cut with fuller sides: balances the chin

  Skip: Lots of volume on top with tight sides makes the forehead look wider.

• Diamond face

  • Fringe or textured top: widens the forehead
  • Chin-length or longer layers: add fullness at the jaw
  • Tucked-behind-ear styles: show off the cheekbones

  Skip: Height on top with flat sides exaggerates the narrow forehead and chin.

• Oblong face

  • Fringe or bangs: shorten the face
  • Volume at the sides (waves, curls, a fuller crop): add width
  • Shoulder-length or shorter: avoid extra length

  Skip: Very long, straight hair and tall pompadours make the face look longer.

• Triangle face

  • Volume on top and at the temples: widens the forehead
  • Layered cut ending above or below the jaw: not at it
  • Side part or textured fringe: draws the eye up

  Skip: Chin-length blunt cuts and slicked-back styles widen the jaw.

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