Choosing the right hairstyle is more than just following the latest trends and cuts. You must know your unique face shape and which hairstyles best suit your face. The top six face shapes are oval, round, square, heart, diamond, and oblong (or rectangular).
This guide will show you how to identify your face shape and match flattering hairstyles that work best for your face shape. We will also give you tips on how to achieve those looks using professional salon Products and electrical equipment.
Here is how to choose the best haircut for your face shape:
01. Oval Faces
Firstly, we start with an oval face shape which is the most common face shape all over the world.
How to Identify an Oval Face
Here are a few indicators:
Your face will be longer than it is wide.
Your forehead will be slightly wider than your chin.
Your face will curve gently on the sides creating a soft outline.
Your jawline will be balanced; neither too sharp nor too round.
Your cheekbones will probably be the widest part of your face.
Celebrities with Oval Faces
A few celebrities with oval faces are:
Beyonce
Bella Hadid
Rihanna
So what Suits an Oval Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will be best for your oval face:
Blunt Bob
It is a classic and strong hairstyle that helps to bring out the symmetry of your oval face.
Beachy Waves
The soft curves of your oval face will be enhanced with casual and tousled waves that add volume.
Middle Parting with Sleek, Straight Hair
This simple hairstyle will draw attention to the balanced proportions of your oval face.
Layered Long Bob
A layered lob (long bob) will create movement and frame your symmetrical oval face beautifully.
Pixie Cut with Bangs
For a bolder look in a shorter hairstyle, you can get the pixie cut with bangs to highlight your cheekbones for a fun and youthful touch.
Achieve These Oval-Face Hairstyles at Home
Here we mention how you can achieve some of these hairstyles perfect for your oval face at home using tools and products from our website:
Adorn Beachy Waves
Use a curling wand to twist sections of your hair for waves, and then apply some hair spray for texture.
Instead of a curling wand, use a hairdryer and a paddle brush to achieve a sleek look, and finish it up with a hair serum to make it shine.
02. Round Faces
The second shape on the list is round faces which are the second most common face shapes globally.
How to Identify a Round Face
If you want to check if your face is round-shaped, here are a few indicators:
Your face will be as long as it is wide, giving it a circular shape.
Your cheeks will be full and prominent.
Your face will have soft and round edges with no sharp angles.
Your jawline will be round and less defined.
Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline will be nearly the same width.
Celebrities with Round Faces
A few celebrities with round faces are:
Selena Gomez
Chrissy Teigen
Kelly Clarkson
Hairstyles that Suit a Round Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will be best for your round face:
Long Layers
These long layers will be affecting in creating the illusion of length making your face appear longer.
Side-Swept Bangs
The side-swept bangs will break up the monotony of roundness on your face and add a touch of structure to it.
Shaggy Bob
A shaggy bob will add a lot of texture and volume to the top of your head which will balance out the roundness of your face.
Achieve These Round-Face Hairstyles at Home
Here is how you can use everyday hair care tools and products from SalonTrusted to achieve some of the looks we mentioned for round faces:
Make Side-Swept Bangs
If you don’t want to commit to a full fringe, use a small section of your hair, sweep it to the side, and secure it with a bobby pin or other hair accessory.
Tie Up a High Ponytail
Flip your head upside down, brush your hair to the crown, secure it tightly with a scrunchie or elastic band, and then gently pull on the ponytail to add volume.
Get a Shaggy Bob
Use a texture spray and scrunch your hair after using a hot air styler on it to achieve a messy, fun, vibing shaggy bob.
03. Square Faces
The third face shape on our list is the square face which is very easily recognisable because of its boxy appearance.
How to Identify a Square Face
If you want to check if your face is square-shaped, here are a few indicators:
Your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead will be the same width.
Your jawline will be strong and angular.
Your face will be as wide as it is long with boxy edges.
Your jawline and forehead will be broad creating a square shape.
Your chin will be flat and only slightly rounded.
Celebrities with Square Faces
A few celebrities with square faces are:
Margot Robbie
Olivia Wilde
Sandra Bullock
Hairstyles that Suit a Square Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will suit your square face:
Soft Curls
Adding soft curls to your square face will give it the right amount of softness to your angular face and add a touch of femininity.
Side Parting
Your square face will be accentuated with a side parting as it will break the otherwise symmetrical proportions by being asymmetrical.
Long Layers with Face-Framing Pieces
These long layers with added pieces will help elongate your square face and soften that sharp jawline of yours.
Wavy Long Bob
Add a bit of wave and curls to your square face by wearing a wavy lob (long bob) which adds volume and movement.
Tousled Updo
A soft updo with loose strands around your square face will create a romantic and gentle frame.
Achieve These Square-Face Hairstyles at Home
You can use hair accessories and products from SalonTrusted to achieve some of these hairstyles on your square face:
Get Soft Curls
Use a curling wand or a hot air styler to wrap sections of your hair in a curl, and then pin them up once they are cool.
Create a Side Parting
Part your hair on the side using a comb and apply a little mousse for volume to create a great side parting for your square face.
Make a Wavy Long Bob
Use a curling wand to create a wavy long bob or if you don’t have one, just braid your damp hair overnight for natural waves in the morning.
04. Heart Faces
The fourth face shape is the beautiful heart face which is immediately recognised by its romantic shape.
How to Identify a Heart Face
If you want to check if your face is heart-shaped, here are a few indicators:
Your forehead will be the widest part of your face.
Your cheekbones will be high and defined.
Your chin will be narrow and pointy giving it a heart-like appearance.
Your jawline will be narrower than your forehead.
Your hairline may have a prominent widow’s peak.
Celebrities with Heart Faces
A few celebrities with heart faces are:
Reese Witherspoon
Scarlett Johansson
Lupita Nyong’o
Hairstyles that Suit a Heart Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will suit your heart face:
Chin-Length Bob
A chin-length bob will easily balance your wide forehead and narrow chin, giving your face structure and balanced proportions.
Side-Swept Fringe
The side-swept fringe on a heart-faced shape softens the forehead and brings attention to the eyes.
Loose Waves
Loose and soft waves will complement the natural heart shape of your face without adding bulk to it.
Low Ponytail
A low ponytail will draw attention downward and balance the wider top part of your heart-shaped face.
Pixie Cut
A pixie cut with volume on top is a bold choice that will flatter a heart-shaped face by making your most prominent angles the main highlight of your face.
Use a curling wand to add a slight wave to your fringe and sweep it to the side for a soft look.
Get Loose Waves
Twist sections of your hair, wrap them into a bun overnight using great hair accessories, and then release them in the morning for soft waves.
Make a Low Ponytail
Brush your hair back and secure it at the nape of your neck, and then wrap a small section of hair around the base for an elegant finish.
05. Diamond Faces
The fifth face shape on our list is the diamond face which is prominent for its diamond-like features giving the face an edgy, boxy oval look.
How to Identify a Diamond Face
If you want to check if your face is diamond-shaped, here are a few indicators:
Your cheekbones will be the widest part of your face.
Your forehead will be narrower than your cheekbones.
Your jawline will be narrow and pointy.
Your face will be longer than it is wide.
Your chin will be pointy and your hairline will be narrow.
Celebrities with Diamond Faces
A few celebrities with diamond faces are:
Megan Fox
Vanessa Hudgens
Tyra Banks
Hairstyles that Suit a Diamond Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will suit your diamond face:
Side-Part with Waves
A side part breaks up the width of your cheekbones and the waves add softness to your diamond shape.
Voluminous Ponytail
A high, voluminous ponytail will add height to your face and balance your strong prominent cheekbones.
Chin-Length Bob
The chin-length bob will help you balance the narrow chin and add structure to the overall angular face.
Pixie Cut with Side Bangs
A textured pixie cut with side bangs will soften the sharp angles of your diamond face.
Long Layers
The long layers that fall below the chin will add length and soften the contours of your diamond-shaped face.
Achieve These Diamond-Face Hairstyles at Home
Get hair tools, masks, treatments, and other hair care products that will help you make diamond-face hairstyles at home:
Get a Side Part with Waves
Part your hair on the side and use a hair straightener to add waves, and then tousle for volume.
Make a Voluminous Ponytail
Use a teasing comb to add volume to the crown of your head before you secure your ponytail and enjoy the volume.
Create a Pixie Cut with Side Bangs
If your bangs are long, pin them to the side, and use hairspray for texture and hold.
06. Oblong / Rectangle Faces
The last face shape is the oblong or rectangle faces which can be spotted instantly due to being longer than they are wide.
How to Identify an Oblong or Rectangle Face
If you want to check if your face is oblong or rectangle-shaped, here are a few indicators:
Your face will be prominently longer than it is wide
Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline will be almost the same width.
Your chin will be rounded but your face will have an elongated appearance.
You will likely have a high forehead.
Your jawline will be prominently defined to create an overall rectangular look.
Celebrities with Oblong or Rectangle Faces
A few celebrities with oblong or rectangle faces are:
Sarah Jessica Parker
Liv Tyler
Cher
Hairstyles that Suit an Oblong or Rectangle Face
Here are a few hairstyles that will suit your oblong or rectangle face:
Curtain Bangs
The curtain bangs will shorten the appearance of your long face and add a playful touch.
Soft Waves
The soft waves will add width and volume, and balance the elongated shape.
Blunt Bob with Bangs
A blunt bob with bangs will create the illusion of width and soften the sharp angles of your rectangle face.
Side Swept Hair
Sweep your hair to one side and add asymmetry to soften the length of your face.
Low Bun with Loose Strands
Create a low bun and let loose a few strands to give a bit of softness to the angular sides of your face.
Achieve These Oblong or Rectangle-Face Hairstyles at Home
This is how you can achieve these styles at home:
Make a Side Swept Hairstyle
Sweep your hair to the side, use a strong hair accessory to hold it to the side, and keep it there.
Tie Up a Low Bun with Loose Strands
Tie up a low bun and use a proper hair tie or pin to keep it there, and use another hairpin to let loose a few strands to give it an accent.
Get Soft Waves
Scrunch up your damp hair overnight, and let it naturally curl up in the morning to get soft waves for your oblong face.
Rock your hair with confidence!
No matter your face shape; oval, round, square, heart, diamond, or oblong, there will always be a perfect hairstyle for you.
The key is to embrace the features that make you unique and choose a style that enhances them. Whether you love sleek, straight locks or fun, voluminous curls, the right hairstyle can bring out the best in you.
Wear your chosen look with confidence, and remember: the best hairstyle is the one that makes you feel fabulous! After all, beauty is all about owning your style and rocking it with pride. Happy shopping at Salon Trusted!
