Growing up, we always want what we can’t have, especially when it comes to beauty.
(Sorry, mom.
That was 100 percent pre-teen angst.)
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That’s something else.
Even now, after accepting that round, square, oblong, andheart face shapesare all equally beautiful.
(Pretty is as pretty does, after all.)
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Hint: It’s the perfectly symmetrical one with a 3:2 length-to-width ratio.
If you guessed oval, you got it.
Why do we all want it?
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Because oval faces have it easy.
Don’t forget bangs, either.
Oval faces can pull off a fringe of all persuasions.
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We’ve rounded up some of the most flattering haircuts in honor of this low-maintenance face shape.
Chin Bob
Oval-faced ladies can rock a bold chin-grazing length thanks to envious symmetrical features.
It skims the widest part of your face or temples, making those cheekbones pop.
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Bardot Lob
Make like Bardot and frame that face with fringe!
Ask for cheekbone-grazing layering to ensure it doesn’t shorten or elongate the length of your face.
Finish with a trendy shoulder cut, and you’re ready.
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Face-Framing Pieces
Not into bangs?
At least for a season or two.
Make it extra edgy with a deep side part and airy bangs.
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A super pixie isn’t for everyone, but those with oval faces can definitely make it work.
Full Fringe
We’re firm believers that every woman should try bangs once in her life.
For oval faces, bangs are extra flattering.
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Why not go all-in with full, straight-across fringe?
This trend gives a blunt lob a touch of cool-girl style.
Insanely flattering for oval faces?
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Since oval faces aren’t too wide or too narrow, it happens to be the perfect pick.
Blunt or soft bangs across the forehead are flattering with this face shape.
Oval face shapes look best with a middle part.
Middle parts elongate an oval face shape’s features, adding to the balanced symmetry of the face.
