Hairstyles for Your Face Shape
A haircut cannot change the shape of your face, but it changes where the eye reads its edges: height makes a face look longer, side volume makes it wider, and a fringe moves the top down. Here is what each of the six face shapes needs, with seven cuts for each.
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Hairstyles by face shape
Each face is shown with hair pulled back and our detector's outline.
Oval face
Most cuts work; keep height moderate and the face visible.
- Women
- Long layers with curtain bangs
- Men
- Textured quiff
Round face
Add height and length; keep volume off the cheeks.
- Women
- Long layers with a side part
- Men
- Pompadour with short sides
Square face
Soften the jaw's corners with waves, layers and side parts.
- Women
- Long soft waves
- Men
- Crew cut
Oblong face
Add width at the sides; use bangs to shorten the length.
- Women
- Full bangs
- Men
- Textured fringe
Heart face
Add volume at the jaw; soften the forehead with bangs.
- Women
- Long side-swept bangs
- Men
- Medium textured fringe
Diamond face
Add width at the forehead and jaw; keep the cheekbones clear.
- Women
- Full soft fringe
- Men
- Textured forward fringe
How to choose a haircut for your face shape
- Pull your hair back and take a straight-on photo at eye level from arm's length, then measure it with the face shape detector or compare it with the six face shapes.
- Read the aim for your shape: what a cut should add, and where it should keep volume away.
- Pick two or three cuts from your shape's guide that suit your hair texture and the time you spend styling.
- Show your stylist the picture and the "ask for" line, and ask how the cut will behave with your hair.
The pictures are AI-generated previews: the women's cuts are edits of one example face and the men's of another, with only the hair changed. Real results depend on your hair's texture and density.
Frequently asked questions
01How do I choose a haircut for my face shape?
Find your face shape first, then look for cuts that add what the shape has least of: height and length for a round face, width for an oblong one, volume at the jaw for heart and diamond faces, and softness for a square jaw. Oval faces suit most cuts.
02Do face shape rules apply to men?
The same idea applies, but men's cuts often keep a strong jaw rather than soften it. Height on top lengthens the face, fuller sides widen it, and a short beard adds width at a narrow jaw.
03What if my face is between two shapes?
Many faces are. The face shape detector reports a share for each shape; read the guides for your top two and choose cuts that appear in both, or that suit both aims.
04Is face shape the only thing that matters?
No. Hair texture, density, cowlicks, lifestyle and how much styling you want matter as much. Treat these guides as a starting point and ask a stylist how a cut will behave with your hair.