We've all been there — bringing a photo of a celebrity haircut to the salon, only to realize it doesn't quite look the same on us.
That's not because something's wrong with our features — it's simply that different face shapes flatter different hairstyles. Once we understand our own face shape, choosing a hairstyle that enhances our natural beauty becomes much easier.
Let's walk through how we can identify our face shape and pick a haircut that brings out the best in us.
Step 1: Identify Your Face Shape
Before choosing a hairstyle, we need to figure out our face shape. The easiest way is to look in the mirror and pull our hair back so our full face is visible. Pay attention to the width of the forehead, cheeks, jawline, and the overall length of the face.
Here are the most common face shapes:
• Oval: Balanced proportions, slightly narrower at the jaw
• Round: Width and length are roughly equal, with soft curves
• Square: Strong jawline and a broad forehead
• Heart: Wider forehead, narrow jawline, pointed chin
• Long (or rectangular): Face is longer than it is wide
• Diamond: Narrow forehead and jaw, with wider cheekbones
Knowing our face shape gives us a great starting point.
Best Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Lucky us — if we have an oval face, most styles work well! This balanced shape allows us to experiment with long waves, short pixie cuts, or layered bobs.
What works well:
• Curtain bangs
• Long layers
• Blunt bobs
• Sleek ponytails
Tip: Avoid too much height on top, which can make the face look longer than it is.
Best Hairstyles for Round Faces
The goal with a round face is to create the illusion of length and reduce width. Layers and volume on top help elongate the look.
What works well:
• Long layers that start below the chin
• Side-swept bangs
• Soft waves
• High ponytails or buns
Tip: Avoid blunt bangs and chin-length bobs — they can make the face appear fuller.
Best Hairstyles for Square Faces
With a square face, the aim is to soften strong angles, especially around the jawline. Gentle layers and soft curls can work wonders.
What works well:
• Side parts
• Wispy bangs
• Shoulder-length waves
• Long layers with soft ends
Tip: Steer clear of blunt cuts or straight lines near the jaw.
Best Hairstyles for Heart-Shaped Faces
For heart-shaped faces, we want to balance a wider forehead and draw attention away from the pointed chin.
What works well:
• Chin-length bobs
• Side-swept bangs
• Loose curls or waves
• Lobs (long bobs)
Tip: Avoid too much volume at the crown, which can highlight the forehead.
Best Hairstyles for Long Faces
To balance a longer face, we want width rather than extra height. Medium-length styles and textured ends are great options.
What works well:
• Chin- or shoulder-length cuts
• Wavy bobs
• Blunt bangs or curtain bangs
• Volume on the sides
Tip: Avoid very long, straight hair without layers — it can make the face look longer.
Best Hairstyles for Diamond Faces
Diamond faces benefit from styles that soften the cheekbones and balance the narrow chin and forehead.
What works well:
• Side-swept styles
• Chin-length cuts
• Layered bangs
• Volume at the crown or ends
Tip: Avoid hairstyles that tuck tightly behind the ears — they can make the face appear too angular.
Let's Choose What Feels Right
While face shape is a helpful guide, the most important thing is how we feel in our hairstyle. Confidence matters more than any guideline. Hair is a way to express ourselves — so feel free to try different looks, play around with styles, and find what feels most “you.”
So Lykkers, have you figured out your face shape? Or are you still exploring different styles? Let us know what haircut makes you feel your best — and let's keep looking great, one hairstyle at a time!
