Before hating on your face shape, understand that all face shapes are beautiful and come with their own set of flaws and strengths. The key to picking the right hairstyle is knowing your face shapes. For example, if you have a diamond face shape, your forehead and jaw are pointed, bringing out your cheeks. So, you can opt for layers with a fringe to draw attention away from your forehead and onto the lower part of your face. Learn all these little tips and pointers to help you choose the best hairstyle for your beautiful face shape. Keep reading to explore more!
How To Determine Your Face Shape
Step 1- Measure The Dimensions Of Your Face
Grab a measuring tape to get started!
Forehead: Measure the width of your forehead from the center of one eyebrow to the center of the other. Cheekbones: Measure between the widest points of your cheeks, from right below the corners of your eyes. Jawline: Place your measuring tape from the center of your chin to the end of your jawline, just below your ear. Multiply this number by 2 to get the length of your jawline. Overall Length:Measure the length from the center of your hairline to the tip of your chin.
Now that you’ve got all your measurements, it’s just a matter of comparing the numbers to determine your face shape!
Step 2- Find Out Your Face Shape
Round: If your face length and cheekbones are larger than your forehead and jawline, then you have a round face shape. People with this face shape also have more soft and rounded jawlines. Square: If you have a sharp jawline and the measurements of all your dimensions are roughly the same, then you have a square face shape. Rectangle: You have a rectangle face shape if your face length is longer than all the other dimensions of your face, and your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline lie roughly along the same line. Oval: The face length of people with oval face shape is larger than their cheekbones and they have a slightly angular jawline. Triangular: If your face tapers upwards from a wide jawline to medium-sized cheekbones to a narrow forehead, then you have a triangular face shape. Diamond: Diamond face shaped people have the longest face length followed by cheekbones, forehead, and jawline in a descending order. They also have pointed chins. Heart: People with heart-shaped faces have a wide forehead that tapers down to narrower cheekbones and a small jawline with a pointed chin.
Well, now that you’ve figured out your face shape, let’s look at hairstyles that will go perfectly with it!
Hairstyles For All Face Shapes
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Hairstyles For Round Face Shape
1. Long Cascading Waves
This is a quick and tricky hairstyle for a round face. Long loose waves that go beyond the shoulder help create an illusion of an elongated facial frame. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sported this look at the Cannes festival and carries these simple waves with absolute elegance. What You Need
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2. Messy Side Fishtail Braid
When it comes to celebrities with round faces, Drew Barrymore definitely tops the list. To streamline her cheeks and give more structure to her face, she went for a super messy and voluminous side fishtail braid. The hairdo goes especially well with her sexy black dress and dangling earrings.
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3. Shaggy Half Updo
Ah! Can anyone peel their eyes away from Charlotte Church’s sweet cherubic face? I sure can’t! Her round face with a slightly angular jaw is perfectly complemented by a shaggy half updo that screams boho-chic. Pair this hairdo with a flowy off-shoulder dress to complete your casual boho look.
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4. Fake Mohawk
If there’s one person in the entire world who carries off a pixie cut with panache, it definitely has to be Ginnifer Goodwin. She looks like an odd mixture of adorable and badass with this fake mohawk style that miraculously works for her. Try this look if you have a round face and you will not be disappointed.
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5. Simple Straight Hair And Headband
If you grew up watching a lot of high school-centric TV shows the way I did, I’m sure you envied the preppy hairstyles and outfits the girls in those shows sported. So, here’s a hairstyle inspired by those looks. Her straight hair pulled back by a headband and big dangling earrings work well to add width to her round face.
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6. Sleek Ponytail
When it comes to hairstyles, nothing beats a simple ponytail. After all, it’s a classic! So, it’s no wonder that Mila Kunis chose to sport this style at a fancy-schmancy red carpet event. The sleek ponytail works well to show off her round face in all its glory. After all, we need to embrace the way we look and try not to hide behind our hair all the time!
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Hairstyles For Square Face Shape
1. Updo With Side Swept Bangs
The long side swept bangs that end at the cheekbones play up Keira Knightley’s striking facial features. The inward curve of the bangs makes her face appear rounded and adds softness to it. What You Need
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How To Style
2. Center Parted Top Knot
A good way to style your hair if you have a square face is to go for updos that add height to your face. Demi Moore’s look here is the perfect example for the same. Her center parting, top knot, and wispy flyaways work in sync to add some softness to her square face.
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Rub some smoothening serum over the teeth of your fine toothed comb and use it to part your hair down the middle. Sleek down your hair with the comb and tie it into a high ponytail. Twist this ponytail right till the end and roll it into a bun. Secure the bun to your head with some hair elastics. Pull out a few strands of hair from the front to finish off the look.
3. French Twisted Updo
Messy hairdos work well to add some softness to the otherwise angular structure of a square shaped face. So, you could follow in Katie Holmes’ footsteps and try out this French twisted updo that you can sport to school, work, or even a fancy party.
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4. Side Swept Curls
Heading out to fancy dinner party? Or a date at a high-end restaurant, perhaps? Then this posh hair look sported by Sandra Bullock will suit you perfectly. While her curly hair creates a lovely contrast with her square face shape, the side swept style adds a hint of vintage luxury to her look.
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5. Casual Chignon
Chignons are one of those timeless hairstyles that never go out of style. Which is why you see celebrities sporting them at red carpet events all the time. This elegant side parted chignon style works wonderfully with Tori Spelling’s square face while adding a bit of funk to her look with the fanned out ends.
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6. Bumped Up Headband
Kelly Osbourne sure knows how to take things up a notch when it comes to her hair looks. Considering her usually outrageous hairstyles, this one comes off as a surprise as it is whimsical while still looking elegant. The bumped headband and straight cut bangs create an adorable hair look that goes perfectly with her square shaped face.
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Hairstyles For Rectangle Face Shape
1. Lob With Piecey Bangs
With a rectangular face shape, the key is to soften the angular appearance. The blunt bangs that graze right above the eyebrows create an illusion of a smaller face. The color gradient and soft waves add layers to the tresses. It is a slightly grown-out variation of her popular layered wavy bob hairstyle. What You Need
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How To Style
2. Side Ponytail
If you thought that side ponytails went out of style when the 80s ended, you’re wrong. This simple and sweet hairstyle is making a huge comeback – and how! The graceful structure of a rectangle shaped face is highlighted when paired with an elegant side ponytail like this one.
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3. Top Chignon
When the ever-so-gorgeous Jessica Alba sports a hair look, you just need to take inspiration from her. Here, she has gone for her own chic version of a Chinese top knot that looks sleek as hell and gives her long neck and rectangular face a swan-like structure and grace.
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4. Braided Headband
Let’s face it, the flawless and gorgeous Elle Macpherson doesn’t need to do anything to her hair to enhance her beauty. But if you still want to, here’s a hairstyle you need to check out. This braided headband style works perfectly to show off her rectangular facial structure, and the cascading curls on either side add a romantic vibe to the whole look.
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5. Curled Updo
She’s beauty and she’s grace, she’s Ms. Kate Beckinsale! This gorgeous always nails her red carpet look – and how! Her curly high updo perfectly flaunts her high cheekbones and spectacularly defines her rectangular bone structure. It can be sported over a grand ball gown to finish off your fancy transformation.
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6. Poker Straight Hair
No list is complete without featuring Kim Kardashian in it, now, is it? To accentuate her jawline and hide some of her cheeks, she has gone for poker straight hair that is parted down the middle. The glossy finish of her hair creates a sleek and sexy look.
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Hairstyles For Oval Face Shape
1. Half Up Top Knot
Julianne Moore carries this casual half-up top knot with confidence and elegance. The finger-combed hair and the messy bun add to her effortless look. What You Need
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How To Style
2. Super Slicked Down Hair
Wanna look and feel like a Victoria’s Secret angel? (Who am I kidding, of course you do!) Then, check out this uber cool look sported by supermodel Doutzen Kroes. This super slicked back hairdo makes her look like a sexy femme fatale and goes perfectly with her oval face shape.
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3. Braided Side Bun
Always struggle with styling your hair for more sophisticated functions and weddings? Here’s a simple updo that you can do in under 5 minutes. This braided side bun style draws the eye sidewards and helps add some width to your oval face shape.
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4. Half Up Pouf
I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen girls sport gigantic poufs on their hair that didn’t suit their face shape at all. The one face shape that it does suit is oval. Tina Fey looks classy and chic with this simple style that takes about 2 minutes to perfect.
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5. Floral Side Style
Look and feel like a proper Spanish chiquita with this cute floral accent style that is as pretty as it gets. Salma Hayek’s side parted curls look add a touch of romantic softness to her oval face shape. The look is taken to another level with the help of floral accents on one side.
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6. Braided Ponytail
If you’re looking to serve a total Power Look, then look no further than Queen Bey. This braided ponytail shows everyone exactly who’s the boss and that you’re ready to get the job DONE. Sport this fierce look at an athletic meet to intimidate your competitors and ensure your victory.
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Hairstyles For Triangular Face Shape
1. Messy Updo
Who said hairstyles had to be very complicated? Victoria Beckham elegantly sports a simple messy updo. The loose strands at the sides cut down on the broad jawline while the messy updo adds volume at the crown. Pull your hair into this elegant hairdo and be the star of the show everywhere! What You Need
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2. Voluminous Brushed Back Hair
90s style is making a comeback and so are the whacky hairstyles people used to sport back then. Ali Larter shows us just how it’s done when it comes to big brushed back hair. The volume on top works wonderfully to add width to her narrow forehead and balance out her wider jaw.
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3. Diffused Curls Bun
Girl, if you don’t own a diffuser, it’s time you got one pronto. Because no other device can create those gorgeously coiled curls the way a diffuser does! These curls work well even with updos, as shown by Minnie Driver here who looks understated and elegant here.
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4. Loosely Curled Hair
One tip you must remember when styling your hair – if you have a triangular face shape, lots of volume will help round out the angles in your face. Take Billie Piper, for instance. She has gone for a loosely curled long bob that has been parted down the center to create an effortlessly chic look.
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5. Half Up Bun
Be it your Instagram feed or any fashion magazine, there’s not a single celebrity out there who hasn’t tried out the half up bun look. Lucy Hale sports this style with aplomb and looks cute as a button while doing it. It also helps even out the contours of her triangular face shape.
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6. Side Parted Headband Look
If you like to keep things simple and fuss free, it’s time you took hair inspiration from Chloe Grace Moretz. It’s amazing how just parting her hair on one side and putting on a headband has helped her get ready for the red carpet in under 2 minutes!
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Hairstyles For Diamond Face Shape
1. Wavy Bob
The wavy bob goes well with the razor-sharp features of Jennifer Love’s diamond face. With waves near the cheekbones and the center-parted hair, the hairstyle takes the focus away from the cheekbones. Tucking the strands behind the ears accentuates her jawline. What You Need
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2. Messy High Ponytail
It comes as no surprise that the singer who crooned Shine Bright Like A Diamond also has a diamond shaped face herself. Rihanna, in true Rihanna fashion, sported a super messy and texturized high ponytail to a red carpet event that made her look every bit of the badass she is.
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3. One Side Twist
If you want to keep things understated and sophisticated, look at Freida Pinto for style inspiration. To complement the structure of her diamond shaped face, she has gone for a single twisted accent on one side of her side parted hair. The effect this has created is neat and classy.
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4. Ultra Texturized Curls Half Updo
You don’t always have to go for a clean and sleek hair look to look presentable. Which is exactly why #MessyHairDontCare is such a popular hashtag on Instagram. Take a page out of Tyra Banks’ lookbook and try out this grungy half up curly hair look that will perfectly suit your diamond face shape.
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5. Simple Straight Hair
Kourtney is one Kardashian who likes to keep things straightforward when it comes to her hair and makeup. Her simply straightened hair parted down the middle frames her diamond shaped face perfectly. Be it a night out or a casual day at work, you can’t go wrong with this classic hair look.
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6. Anime Style Pigtails
When it comes to her style, Vanessa Hudgens doesn’t do things by halfsies and this awesome hair look is more proof of the same. These pigtails that are inspired by anime characters look oh-so-cute and funky. If you’re feeling adventurous, try out this look yourself and you definitely won’t be disappointed.
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Hairstyles For Heart Shaped Faces
1. Retro Bob
Reese Witherspoon sports this dazzling curled-up retro hairstyle that emphasizes her lovely cheekbones. The bouncy curls add definition to the lower half of the face. What You Need
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2. Shaggy Ponytail
When it comes to rocking a ponytail, Ashley Greene shows you just how it’s done with this youthful hair look. The messy ponytail and soft flyaways frame her sweet heart shaped face perfectly. The simple style helps her give off that innocent right-out-of-high-school vibe.
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3. Big Blowdried Hair
Make no mistake, big blowdried hair is not a thing of the past and it’s definitely going to stick around for a while. Cheryl Cole looks absolutely flawless with her short blowdried hair that perfectly frames her heart shaped face. Try this look out if you want to go for an effortlessly flirtatious look.
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4. Twisted Accents
If there’s one celebrity who nails every single look she tries out, it has to be Eva Longoria. And this pint sized beauty with an adorable heart shaped face sure knows what she’s doing with her hair. Here she looks like the epitome of class and sophistication in this twisted accents hair look.
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5. Messy Milkmaid Braids
Messy milkmaid braids is a style that many a celebrity has tried out and looked great in. But the one face shape it looks best on is the heart face shape. Mary Kate Olsen looks fashion forward and uber chic while rocking this sexy hairdo.
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6. Headdress On Texturized Curls
Now here’s a hairstyle you will definitely wanna go for when attending a music festival. Frame your pretty heart shaped face with some long texturized curls and a gold headdress to create that perfect bohemian free spirit look. Pair it with a flowy top and denim shorts to complete your Coachella look.
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Which face shapes go with short hair? All kinds of face shapes are suitable for short haircuts. It depends on which style you go go for. You can go for a pixie cut if you have a heart-shaped face, an Angular bob if you have an oval face, or a shaggy lob if you have a long face. Does long hair make your face look longer? No, long hair does not make your face look longer if it is cut appropriately. Long hair styled with bangs can balance out the proportions of your face. Is short hair good for chubby faces? Short hair can work well with chubby faces. You can go for a feathered pixie bob, an angled bob, or a chin-length bob.
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