Best Hairstyles for Women by Face Shape
Choosing a haircut is easier when it flatters the shape of your face. The idea is to create balance โ softening angles, adding length, or highlighting your best features. Here is a simple guide to the best hairstyles for women by face shape, from round to heart.
How to find your face shape
Tie your hair back and look into a mirror. Notice the widest part of your face, your forehead and your jawline. Most women fall into one of six shapes: round, oval, square, oblong, heart or diamond. Find yours below.
Round face
Goal: add length and structure.
- Long layers, lobs (long bobs) and styles with volume at the crown.
- Side-swept fringes and face-framing layers to slim the face.
- Avoid blunt chin-length bobs that add width.
Oval face
Goal: the most versatile shape, so nearly every cut works.
- Blunt bobs, long layers, curtain bangs or a sleek straight cut.
- Experiment freely, but keep heavy fringes off a shorter forehead.
Square face
Goal: soften a strong jawline.
- Soft layers, waves and side parts that round off the angles.
- Long, face-framing pieces and curtain bangs.
- Avoid blunt, one-length cuts that end at the jaw.
Oblong (long) face
Goal: add width and avoid extra length.
- Bobs, waves and layers that add fullness at the sides.
- Blunt bangs or curtain bangs to shorten the face.
- Avoid very long, straight styles that lengthen it further.
Heart face
Goal: balance a wider forehead with a narrow chin.
- Chin-length bobs and layers that add volume near the jaw.
- Side-swept or curtain bangs to soften the forehead.
Diamond face
Goal: soften wide cheekbones and add width at the forehead and chin.
- Chin-length styles, textured lobs and side-swept fringes.
- Layers that add fullness at the jaw.
Want a cut that truly suits you? A stylist can match the right shape to your hair type and face. Find a salon near you and book with the stylist of your choice.
Women hairstyle FAQs
How do I find my face shape?
Tie your hair back and look at the widest part of your face and your jawline. Equal width and length with soft edges is round, a strong jaw of equal width is square, a longer face is oblong, and a wider forehead with a narrow chin is heart shaped.
Which haircut suits a round face?
Long layers, long bobs and face-framing pieces add length and structure that flatter a round face.
What is the best cut for an oval face?
Almost any style suits an oval face, from blunt bobs to long layers and curtain bangs, because it is naturally balanced.
Can I discuss the style with my stylist first?
Yes. Booking on MySalonSlot lets you choose your stylist and talk through the best cut for your face shape and hair type before you begin.
