These haircuts will highlight your best features, no matter your face shape.
Knowing your face shape makes all the difference when it comes to finding the most flattering cuts.
And if you have fine or thin hair, it’s next-level, code-red important.
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(Those strands aren’t going to lift themselves.)
And it all comes down to face shape.
Read on to find the best and worst haircuts for every face shape.
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Both will over-emphasize the sharpness of the corners of this face shape, making it look wider.
Oblong Faces
What to avoid:Don’t grow those locks out too long.
Very long, flat hair can be too much for along face shapeto handle.
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In fact, most one-length styles will drag the oblong face downand that’s the last thing you want.
Add movement and dimension with mid-length and long layers, which will mellow the squareness of the face.
Though, any styles withtoo much volume up topwill elongate the already-proportionate shape, making it look more oblong.
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Heart-Shaped Faces
What to avoid:Neverwe repeatneverask for short bangs or excessive short layering.
Those styles will only accentuate the wider top half of aheart-shaped face.
What to get:Most styles are universally flattering onthis face shape.Proceed with caution, and have some fun.
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Strong fringe covers the forehead, making your face shape look more akin to the ever-proportionate oval face.
(Reese Witherspoon, we’re looking at you.)
These styles show off cheekbones and create the illusion of fullness and width.
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One-length cuts are too angular, which emphasizes the roundness of the face shape.
But over-softening around face shapewith too many layers will only enhance the rounded effect.
What to get:Be strategic.
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Ask for long layers that frame the face without being too harshortoo soft.
The ultimate cut for round faces is alayered lobcomplete with a side part.
(Trust us!)
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Examples:layered lob,side-swept bob,asymmetrical cut
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