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Choose the right style for your face shape

Ready for a new hair-style but don’t know what to get? We’ve got everything you need to know about choosing the perfect cut.

Knowing what face shape you have, and what will and won’t work with it, is like having a secret weapon in the battle for amazing hair! So find out what face shape you have below and learn how to choose a cut that flatters your features.

What face shape do you have?

 

Oval
Oval

Slightly narrower at jaw line than at temples, with a gently rounded hairline.



Heart
Heart

Wider at temples and hairline, narrowing at the chin.



 Round
Round

Widest at cheeks and ears with a rounded chin and hairline.



SquareSquare

Strong, square jawline with a similar hairline. 

 

Cameron DiazOval

Do: Most lengths and styles will suit you so be adventurous! If you’re going short, try a cute bob. If long’s your thing, try a style that’s layered and loose.

Don’t wear your hair on your face - your style will be lost behind it. 



Kirsten DunstHeart

Do: Layered styles with side parts work well if you’ve got long hair. If you settle on short, a chin length bob will look great.

Don’t: Top heavy short styles. If you’re going to go super short, try to keep some weight around the back and keep it flatter at the top. 



America FerreraRound

Do: Go for a layered rather than blunt fringe. If your hair’s short, a textured style with height at the crown will work well. Long, layered styles with an off centre part are also a winner.

Don’t: Go for a blunt, chin length cut - it will make the face look heavier than it is. Choose centre parts. 



Jessica SimpsonSquare

Do: Short to medium lengths with a wave or layers. Height on the crown also looks good. Try a side part and if you’ve got a fringe, sweep it to the side.

Don’t: Go for long straight styles that are all one length, styles that end at the jawline or centre parts.

Want more great hair advice? Check out these articles…




(17) Comments • Permalink
Comon Discuss It..
Imma hart <3
Posted by LOllIPoPs RUlE!! "on" 07/25 "at"09:11 PM
Oval, and even my hair is right already, long, layered and loose
Posted by Supergran82 "on" 07/15 "at"05:28 PM
Heart shaped smile <3
Posted by courtneykellyx "on" 07/01 "at"12:37 AM
I’m a round shape!! smile
Posted by Danya "on" 06/29 "at"11:47 PM
heart is whats mine is smile))))))
Posted by Megan_jah "on" 06/26 "at"08:13 PM
I’m round shape, and now i’ll see if i can try these if it works.
Posted by pinkana_roxx "on" 06/09 "at"02:11 PM
defently heart
Posted by iceream "on" 04/24 "at"10:19 AM
I think a more detailed article abut this would be great but this helped too!
Posted by Amberina "on" 04/01 "at"01:38 PM
Also did you know you can have a combination of face shapes too, I have an oval forehead and a square chin
Posted by A-Dawg "on" 01/27 "at"05:32 PM
lol people say my face looks a bit heart shaped but now i’ve realised it definitely is oval.
Posted by 1fynchick "on" 11/25 "at"09:41 AM
yeah i’ve definately got a round face ! raspberry
Posted by kiwigrl237 "on" 11/22 "at"02:33 PM
Definitely oval, thanks for the tips!
Posted by POWERBALLIN25 "on" 08/11 "at"09:57 PM
Your “DIAMOND” shape would probably be more of a triangle shape.. smile
Posted by Breefromthemcrmy "on" 05/24 "at"05:44 PM
My face is an oval :D
Posted by Breefromthemcrmy "on" 05/24 "at"05:43 PM
Well i have a 21 year old haidresser and i am not that young any more .she cuts my hair as if i was 90 i have what i would call a long face .you may call it oval
Posted by barbie "on" 03/18 "at"07:12 PM
sweet thats helped alot i wish i read this earlier before i got my hair done… i went into get in cut and she completely messed it up!! And now my hair looks funny and i have to straighten it everynight
Posted by Nikkiayla "on" 02/09 "at"08:46 PM
But what if your face is a diamond shape??
Posted by _Hypnotized_ "on" 02/07 "at"02:24 PM

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