How to choose a haircut that suits your face shape
- Emily & Cadence
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
Have you ever wondered why some hairstyles look great on some people, while not the best fit on others? The answer may be more simple than you think: Your face shape! Read on to help you identify your face shape, which hairstyles to avoid, and which hairstyles would look best for you!
Oval Shaped
How to Identify:
Forehead is slightly wider than the jawline
Length is 1 ½ times the width
Soft, lightly curved jawline
Ideal Styles:
A-line bob
Long or medium-length hair
Wispy, side-swept bangs
Styles to Avoid:
Thick, blunt bangs
Square Shape
How to Identify:
Broad forehead
Flat chin
Length and width are the same
Ideal Styles:
Side swept bangs, or curtain bangs
Long hairstyles with face-framing layers
Chin length bob
Styles to Avoid:
Thick, blunt bangs
Square bob cuts
Round Shape
How to Identify:
Full cheeks
Wider forehead and rounded chin
Width and length are the same
Ideal Styles:
Long bobs
Full-length hair
Bangs or short curtain bangs
Styles to Avoid:
Blunt cuts
Short bobs
Heart Shape
How to Identify:
High, angular cheekbones
Narrow chin
Forehead is the widest part of the face
Ideal Styles:
Side-swept bangs
Long, wavy hair with layers
Pixie cut
Styles to Avoid:
Middle part
Long, blunt cuts
Long Shape
How to Identify:
Long chin
Jawline is narrower than the forehead
Similar to an oval shape, but with a longer chin
Ideal Styles:
Long layers that break at the collarbone
Shoulder-length hair with layers
Styles to Avoid:
Short cuts, such as pixie cuts
Diamond Shape
How to Identify:
Narrow forehead and jawline
Cheekbones are the widest part of the face
Ideal Styles:
Middle part
Textured bangs
Layered Lob
Styles to Avoid:
Blunt cuts that are all one length
Heavy bangs
Voluminous pixie cuts
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Curious about what an AI thinks your face shape is? You can Try it today - an AI face shape detector! These online tools are designed to be user-friendly: you upload a clear photo of your face, and the algorithm does the rest, suggesting whether you have a round, oval, square, heart, diamond, or other shape. It’s a fun and futuristic way to get some insight into your facial geometry, which can be surprisingly useful when you're considering a new look or trying to understand why certain styles work better for you than others.