Did you know that to find the perfect haircut, it is essential to know the shape of your face? Whether you have an oval, round, square, diamond or triangular face, certain hairstyles will suit you better than others. The morphology of your face will reveal the hairstyle that will sublimate you. And remember, a good haircut does not depend on the fashion of the moment, but on the shape of your face and your personality!
Short, long, mid-length, straight, curly, with bangs…, discover in this article which hairstyle will enhance your face!
Which haircut to choose for your shape of face ?
Rectangular face, square, oval, round, triangle…, to each face shape correspond ideal hairstyles allowing to emphasize its pretty face. To find the haircut that will sublimate you, you must define the morphology of your face.
The objective of a good haircut is to re-balance the proportions of the face and to mask small defects such as a large forehead, a very pronounced jaw or a pointed chin. For example, if you have a square face with angular contours, you should opt for a hairstyle that will soften your features, such as a plunging bob.
Beyond a change of look, a haircut that matches your physiognomy can restore your self-confidence. That’s why it’s important to choose a hairstyle that suits your face, not a random haircut found in a fashion magazine.
To choose your new haircut, you must first determine the morphology of your face. Follow the guide…
Find your face shape and discover your ideal haircut!
1. How to choose your haircut when you have a rectangle face?
Does your face shape look like a rectangle? Like Angelina Jolie and Hilary Swank, you have a long and angular face. Your forehead is wide and high, and your jaw is prominent. Your face is similar to a square face, but it’s more elongated. The objective of the ideal hairstyle: to visually reduce the width of the jaw and to round off the angles of the face. Here are some tips on how to choose the right haircut for a rectangular face.
Haircuts to choose when you have a square face
- Mid-length cuts that touch the base of the neck
- Long cuts graded from the jawline
- Asymmetrical cuts
- Unstructured cuts with volume on the top of the head and blurred strands that fall at the level of the jaws
- Short cuts in the back (with a clear neck) and long in the front (with a gradient to hide the jaw)
- Wavy cuts
- Plunging, layered bobs
- Long, smooth bobs
- Short wavy squares with a gradient at the jawline
- Highly graded squares in the jawline
- Long tapered side bangs
Hairstyles to avoid when you have a square face:
- Blurred and rounded cuts
- Curly haircuts
- Very short cuts
- Cuts that are too far back
- Very tapered cuts
- Straight and heavy bangs
- Parting in the middle
- Short, straight squares (higher than the chin line)
2. How to choose your haircut when you have a square face?
Do you have a square face? Like Katie Holmes or Diane Kruger, you have a rather wide forehead and a prominent, angular jawline. Your face is straight and even, with well-defined contours. This shape is often associated with a strong character. The goal of the ideal hairstyle for your face type is to soften the features while giving the impression of a slimmer, longer face. Here’s a roundup of haircuts that will enhance your square face.
Haircuts to choose when you have a square face:
- The mid-length cuts which touch the birth of the neck
- The long cuts gradient from the jawline
- Asymmetrical cuts
- Unstructured cuts with volume on the top of the head and fuzzy strands that fall back to the jawline
- Short cuts in the back (with a clear neck) and long in the front (with a gradient to hide the jaw)
- Wavy cuts
- Plunging, layered bobs
- Long, smooth bobs
- Short wavy squares with a gradient at the jawline
- Highly graded squares in the jawline
- Long tapered side bangs
Hairstyles to avoid when you have a square face:
- Blurred and rounded cuts
- Curly haircuts
- Very short cuts
- Cuts that are too far back
- Very tapered cuts
- Straight and heavy bangs
- Parting in the middle
- Short, straight squares (higher than the chin line)
3. How to choose your haircut when you have a round face?
Is your face all round? Your cheekbones are rounded and your face is about as wide as long. Like Selena Gomez or Audrey Tautou, you have a round face morphology. This roundness brings a soft and youthful side to your figure. The objective of the ideal hairstyle for your round face: to lengthen your face by bringing vertical to it and to give the appearance of a more mature woman. Here are some tips on how to find the hairstyle that will enhance your doll face!
Haircuts to choose when you have a round face:
- Long, medium or short haircuts
- Voluminous cuts on the top of the head with long or medium-length locks on the cheeks
- Layered cuts
- Tousled haircuts
- Asymmetrical cuts
- Short boyish cuts with wild or tapered strands
- Slightly wavy cuts (wavy style)
- Short, blurred bobs
- Plunging squares
- Long bangs on the forehead
- Short, tapered bangs on the side
The tip + : to create volume above your head, opt for high buns. They will be perfect to lengthen your face.
Hairstyles to avoid when you have a round face:
- Ball-shaped haircuts
- Curly haircuts
- Short and medium-length straight or straightened squares
- Stiff haircuts
- Smoothed cuts
- The parting in the middle
- Long straight bangs
4. How to choose your haircut when you have a triangular face pointing upwards?
Do you have a triangular face with a small forehead, a protruding jaw and a rather imposing chin? Your face morphology is unusual. Like Jennifer Aniston, you are atypical! What luck! The goal of the ideal hairstyle: to blur your prominent jawline to harmonize your face. Here are some hairstyle ideas for your triangle-shaped face.
Haircuts to choose when you have a triangular face pointing upwards:
- Long, mid-length (neckline length) or short haircuts
- Haircuts with volume on the top of the head and at the temples to widen the top of the face
- Short layered cuts with jawline highlights and a long neck
- Long layered cuts with jawline highlight
- Tapered cuts
- Haircuts with an open forehead
- Cuts with side bangs
- Long wavy cuts with long side bangs
- Short curly bobs with jawline gradations and volume at the top of the head and at the temples
- Plunging, layered bobs with volume at the roots
Hairstyles to avoid when you have a high triangle, pear or trapezoid face:
- Too short a boyish haircut
- Cuts at chin level
- Straight and smooth cuts
- Straight and short squares
- Very tapered bangs
- Straight and thick bangs on the forehead
5. How to choose your haircut when you have a diamond, hexagonal or diamond face?
Your forehead and jawline are narrow and your cheekbones are high and wide? You have a diamond or hexagonal face morphology. Like Scarlett Johansson and Vanessa Paradis, you have soft yet angular features. Your face shape is like a diamond. The goal of the ideal hairstyle: to soften the marked features at the level of the cheekbones and to lengthen the face. Here are some tips on how to find the hairstyle that will enhance your diamond face!
The haircuts to choose when you have a diamond face, hexagonal or diamond :
- Long or medium-length cuts are preferred
- Cuts with volume at the roots and on the sides
- Wavy or curly hairstyles
- Soft, layered cuts
- Unstructured and toned cuts
- Styled and unstyled haircuts
- Long haircuts with a side parting and soft, airy strands on the forehead
- Curly mid-length bobs to give your face a fuller look
- If you prefer short, tousled cuts with tapered ends and side bangs
- Short curly haircuts
- Very short bobs that are graded from the temples and tapered at the nape of the neck
- Side swept bangs and locks
- Side parting
Hairstyles to avoid when you have a diamond, hexagonal or diamond-shaped face:
- Stiff, flat cuts
- Smooth cuts
- Short masculine cuts
- Geometric cuts
- Straight and heavy bangs
- The middle parting
6. How to choose your haircut when you have an oval face?
Women who have an oval face like Monica Bellucci or Marion Cotillard, have a well balanced and well proportioned face. They have slightly rounded cheekbones and a rounded jawline. The contour of their face is clean. If you are one of these women with a very feminine and perfect face, you are lucky! The oval face can wear any hairstyle, so take advantage of it!
Haircuts to choose when you have an oval face:
- The unstructured cuts
- Soft and/or voluminous cuts
- Graduated cuts with rounded lines
- Curly or wavy mid-length cuts
- Short cuts tapered at the nape of the neck like boyish cuts
- Long wavy or curly cuts with slight gradients
- Ball effect cuts
- Cuts that open up your face
- Blurred plunging squares
- Straight blurred squares
- Straight or side-swept tapered bangs
- Light bangs
Tip: For those with long hair, a bun, glued braids or a loose ponytail will look great on you! These hairstyles will highlight the perfect shape of your face.
Hairstyles to avoid when you have an oval face:
- Very short masculine cuts that can harden the features
- Stiff and too smooth cuts that break the perfect oval of your face
- Stiff and long bobs
- Geometric cuts
- Smooth cuts
- Thick, straight bangs that hide the shape of your beautiful face
- Short straight bangs in a staircase
7. How to choose your haircut when you have an oblong or elongated face?
Like Sarah Jessica Parker or Naomi Campbell, you have a long and thin face. Your face resembles an oval face but is longer and less wide. Your features are fine and you usually have a high forehead. You have a soft and feminine look which makes you very attractive! The objective of the ideal hairstyle: to widen the face to give it a little more roundness. Here are some tips for haircuts that work for your oblong face.
Haircuts to choose when you have an oblong, long or elongated face:
- Soft mid-length cuts that reach the jawline or shoulders
- Slightly rounded cuts with a blow-dry towards the back for example
- Long curly or wavy cuts that add volume to the width of the hair
- Soft cuts with layers on the sides
- Long straight or slanted bangs to reduce the height of the forehead
- Heavy and thick bangs
Hairstyles to avoid when you have an oblong, long or elongated face:
- Very short cuts
- Haircuts pulled back
- Soft cuts that are too long and will accentuate the length of your face
- Long, straight, smooth cuts without gradients
- Short boyish cuts
- Smooth plunging bobs
- Parting in the middle if you don’t have bangs
The tip + : avoid hairstyles that give volume on the top of the head such as high buns, so as not to lengthen your face further.
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