Part 3: Matching Face Shape to Hairstyle

Now it’s time to decide on what kind of hairstyle looks best with each face shape. Here are some general rules.

 

oval face

Oval Face
Someone with an oval-shaped face can wear any kind of hairstyle. The hair can be worn short, medium or long. It looks best when it is worn off the face.

It is best to avoid wearing heavy bangs or styles that are brushed forward on the face.

 

 

oval face

Oblong Face
Someone with an oblong face look best with short or medium length hairstyles. Soft wispy bangs will hide a high forehead. Layered hairstyles add softness to the straight lines of the face. Side parts are better than centre parts.

It is best to avoid wearing the hair long or with too much height at the crown, because this makes the face look longer.

 

oval face

Round Face
Someone with a round face should wear either short, swept back hairstyles, or those that are longer than chin length. Layer the top of top and keep the rest fairly close to the face, to give the style fullness and make the face look longer and narrower.

It is best to avoid chin length hair with rounded lines around the face. This makes the face look heavier. Also avoid very short hairstyles that have straight, “chopped” bangs.

 

oval face

Square Face
Someone with a square face should wear the hair short to medium length. To soften the square look of the face, try layers around the face and wispy bangs. Giving the style height at the crown will make the face look longer. Very straight hair should be given a body wave to give the shape some softness.

It is best to avoid long, straight styles that accentuate the square jaw line, as do straight cuts ending at the jaw line. Also avoid straight bangs and a part in the centre..