Finding the Best Haircut for Your Face Shape
A great haircut does more than just update your look; it enhances your natural features, boosts confidence, and helps you express your personality. With so many styles to choose from, how do you know which cut will truly flatter you?
The answer lies in your facial shape!
At StyldLife, our hair styling pros know the most flattering cuts are tailored to your unique bone structure and features. Here’s how to find the perfect haircut for your face shape, and why it makes all the difference.
Oval Face Shape
Characteristics: Balanced Proportions, Slightly Wider Cheekbones, Gently Rounded Jawline
Best Haircuts: Oval faces suit almost every haircut! Whether you go for a blunt bob, long waves, or a pixie cut, you can pull it off. To highlight your symmetry, try layers that frame your cheekbones or a deep side part for added drama.
Tip: Avoid heavy bangs that cover too much of your forehead; you want to show off your natural balance.
Round Face Shape
Characteristics: Soft, Curved Lines, Similar Width & Height, Full Cheeks
Best Haircuts: The goal is to elongate your face. Opt for long layers, textured bobs, or face-framing angles that add length. Side-swept bangs and high volume at the crown can also create the illusion of a more oval shape.
Tip: Avoid chin-length bobs or blunt cuts that emphasize roundness.
Square Face Shape
Characteristics: Strong Jawline, Broad Forehead, Angular Features
Best Haircuts: Soften your angles with layers, waves, and soft fringes. Long, layered styles and side parts help balance the structure. Curtain bangs or wispy side bangs are great for flattering your face without drawing attention to your jaw.
Tip: Add soft curls or beachy waves to create movement and a feminine touch.
Heart Face Shape
Characteristics: Wider Forehead, Prominent Cheekbones, Narrow Chin
Best Haircuts: Balance is key for this face shape. Think of chin-length bobs, long layers, and side-swept bangs to add fullness to the lower half of your face. If you’re going for a short haircut, try a textured pixie cut with volume around the jawline.
Tip: Avoid bangs or heavy layers at the crown, which can bring too much attention to your forehead.
Diamond Face Shape
Characteristics: Narrow Forehead and Jawline, Wider Cheekbones
Best Haircuts: Add width to your forehead and jaw to balance out your face. Chin-length, bobs, textured shades, and layered cuts with volume at the crown and jawline work best for this face shape. Curtain bangs are also flattering to soften the angles of a face.
Tip: Tuck strands of hair on one side of your face behind your ear to show off your cheekbones.
Long & Oblong Face Shape
Characteristics: Face is Longer Than it is Wide, Strong Chin, High Forehead
Best Haircuts: The goal for your face is to create width. Go with a style with layers, soft waves, and full bangs to visually shorten the face. A blunt bob or shoulder-length haircut will add volume around the sides to balance the length.
Tip: Avoid long straight hair without layers. This cut might elongate your face even more.
Not Sure What Your Face Shape Is?
Don’t worry, most people don’t fit neatly into a single face shape category. That’s where our stylists can help! Our pros can guide you through identifying your face shape, understanding hair texture, and discovering the cut that will bring out your best features.
Ready For A Hair Refresh?
Whether you’re craving a bold new cut or just want some subtle change, we’re here to help you fall in love with your look. Book a virtual styling session with one of them. our expert hairstyles and discover the cut that complements your face perfectly. When your haircut matches your face shape and your vibe, it’s not just a hairstyle, it’s a confidence boost.
