Hairstyles for Your Face Shape

Before you book a cut, it helps to know your face shape — the single biggest factor in what will flatter you. Scan a selfie to get it in seconds, then jump to your shape below.

Best hairstyles by face shape

Oval face

The most versatile shape — most cuts work. Soft layers, blunt lobs, center or side parts all flatter it. Avoid heavy, full fringes that hide your balanced proportions. Glasses: almost any frame; square or rectangular shapes add a modern edge.

Round face

Add height and length to lengthen the face. Long layers, side parts, textured tops and side-swept fringes work well; avoid blunt chin-length bobs and center-parted curtains that widen the cheeks. Glasses: angular, rectangular frames to add definition.

Square face

Soften a strong jaw with waves, layers and side-swept styles. Wispy fringes and rounded ends flatter; very blunt, jaw-length cuts can emphasize the angles. Glasses: round or oval frames to balance the jawline.

Heart face

Balance a wider forehead and narrower chin with volume around the jaw — lobs, chin-length bobs and side parts. Long side-swept fringes soften the forehead. Glasses: bottom-heavy or rimless frames to widen the lower face.

Diamond face

Widen the forehead and chin to balance prominent cheekbones. Side-swept fringes, chin-length cuts and volume at the crown work well. Glasses: oval or cat-eye frames, or styles with detail on the top edge.

Oblong / rectangle face

Break up length and add width. Fringes, waves, layers and chin-to-shoulder lengths are ideal; avoid very long, straight, one-length styles that add height. Glasses: deep, oversized or decorative frames to shorten the face.

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