Best Hairstyles and Beard Styles for Men by Face Shape
The right haircut and beard work with the shape of your face, not against it. The goal is balance โ softening a strong jaw, adding length to a round face, or squaring off a longer one. Here is a simple guide to the best hairstyles and beard styles for men by face shape.
How to find your face shape
Pull your hair back, look straight into a mirror and notice the widest part of your face and the line of your jaw. Most men fall into one of six shapes: round, oval, square, rectangle (oblong), diamond or heart. Match yours below.
Round face
Goal: add height and angles to lengthen the face.
- Hair: pompadour, quiff, faux hawk or a high fade with volume on top. Keep the sides short and tight.
- Beard: a fuller beard at the chin with shorter cheeks, such as a short boxed beard or a light goatee, to draw the face longer.
Oval face
Goal: the most balanced shape, so almost anything works. Avoid heavy fringes that cover the forehead.
- Hair: textured crop, side part, classic taper or medium-length styles.
- Beard: a neat medium beard or short stubble that keeps the natural balance.
Square face
Goal: keep the strong jaw but soften the hard angles.
- Hair: crew cut, buzz cut, side part or a textured crop. Short sides suit the strong bone structure.
- Beard: rounded or slightly softened beard lines; short stubble also highlights the jaw nicely.
Rectangle (oblong) face
Goal: add width and avoid extra height that makes the face look longer.
- Hair: fringe or forward-swept styles, medium length with volume on the sides rather than the top.
- Beard: a fuller beard on the cheeks with a shorter chin to add width and shorten the face.
Diamond face
Goal: reduce width at the cheekbones and add fullness at the chin and forehead.
- Hair: fringe, textured quiff or a side-swept style with some length on top.
- Beard: a fuller chin beard to balance a narrow jawline.
Heart face
Goal: balance a wider forehead with a narrow chin.
- Hair: medium-length styles, a side part or a light fringe. Avoid too much height on top.
- Beard: a fuller beard adds weight to the chin and balances the face.
Not sure which cut suits you? A good stylist will read your face shape in seconds. Find a salon near you and book a haircut or beard trim with the stylist you want.
Men hairstyle FAQs
How do I know my face shape?
Pull your hair back and look at the widest part of your face and your jawline in a mirror. A face as wide as it is long with soft edges is round, equal length and width with a strong jaw is square, longer than it is wide is rectangle, and a balanced, slightly longer shape is oval.
Which haircut suits a round face?
Styles with height and short sides, such as a pompadour, quiff or high fade, add length and make a round face look more balanced.
What beard style is best for a square face?
Short stubble or a lightly rounded beard keeps the strong jaw while softening the sharp angles.
Can I get advice from the stylist before choosing?
Yes. When you book on MySalonSlot you can choose your stylist and discuss the best cut for your face shape at the start of your visit.
