Let’s talk face shape…..should you take your face shape into consideration or just choose whatever hairstyle you fancy at the time or your favourite celebrity has been sporting?
There are many things to take into consideration when you and your stylist are deciding on and creating a haircut for you, this includes your hair thickness and texture, how much time you spend on your hair each day, if your up for using products and the right tools on your hair and then there is face shape, which in my opinion is the secret to a truly flattering haircut.
Great hair isn’t just about fashion — it’s about suitability. Understanding your face shape can make all the difference in choosing a cut that highlights your best features and feels effortlessly “you.”
🪞 How Does Face Shape Affect a Haircut?
Your face shape influences:
Where volume should be placed (e.g. sides or crown)
Which lengths flatter you (e.g. jaw-skimming vs collarbone-grazing)
Whether you suit fringes, layers, or blunt lines
A well-chosen haircut can:
Soften angular features
Add balance to roundness
Lengthen shorter proportions
Frame your favourite features
The goal isn’t to change your face — it’s to complement and enhance your natural beauty.
🔍 How to Figure Out Your Face Shape
Stand in front of a mirror, pull your hair back, and look closely at the overall outline of your face.
Ask yourself:
Is your face longer than it is wide?
Do you have a strong jawline or a pointed chin?
Is your forehead the widest part of your face?
Do your cheekbones stand out?
You can also trace the outline of your face on a mirror with a wipeable pen or lipstick. Then, compare it to the shapes below.
💇♀️ Best Haircuts by Face Shape
Oval Face
Traits: Balanced proportions, slightly narrower jaw than forehead
You’re Lucky! Most styles suit you.
Best Cuts: Long layers, blunt bobs, soft waves, curtain fringes
Avoid: Heavy fringe that hides your symmetry
Round Face
Traits: Cheeks are the widest point, soft jawline
Goal: Add height and length
Best Cuts: Long layers, side-swept fringes, lobs that fall below the chin
Avoid: Chin-length bobs and blunt cuts that widen the face
Square Face
Traits: Strong jawline, straight sides
Goal: Soften angles
Best Cuts: Long layers, textured ends, soft waves, side partings
Avoid: Straight, blunt fringes or strong jaw-length bobs
Heart-Shaped Face
Traits: Wide forehead, narrow chin
Goal: Add width to the jawline and balance the forehead
Best Cuts: Chin-length bobs, side fringes, soft waves, textured pixie cuts
Avoid: Short styles with too much volume at the crown
Long / Oblong Face
Traits: Face is longer than it is wide, straight sides
Goal: Add width and reduce vertical length
Best Cuts: Shoulder-length waves, layered styles, curtain bangs
Avoid: Super long, straight hair with no shape
✨ Final Thoughts
Hair isn’t one-size-fits-all — and neither are haircuts. Make sure that you and your stylis take the time to understand your unique features, lifestyle, and goals. When suitability is the starting point, stunning hair is the result.
Want help figuring out your face shape and what style suits you best?
Book a complimentary suitability consultation with one of our expert stylists today — and let’s find your perfect cut.
