The truth is that, despite your face shape, you can choose any hairstyle you like. Go ahead and sport a pixie if you want to. Enjoy lobs? No matter what, as long as you love your look and feel your best. Having said that, we'd be remiss if we didn't let you know which cuts are known for matching various facial types.
Additionally, it might be hard to understand what all the hair-cutting techniques actually mean, so you will wonder which styles work best for your face. Because a particular haircut may look terrible on you but fantastic on
Beyoncé, and the reason is not that she is, well, Beyoncé, but rather that her facial shape is different from yours. To choose what will look best on you, it is crucial to know your facial shape. You can get this by pulling your hair back and using a lip pencil or eyeliner to define the contours of your face.
Today, we want to show the differences between haircuts that perfectly match your face shape and those that don't to help you get the best choice yourself.
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Avoid elongating an oval face, which is what happens when you wear haircuts that are only one length.
#2 Beyoncé
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Side-swept bangs will give your hair some volume and keep it from falling flat; they also perfectly shape your face without requiring a haircut.
#3 Ginnifer Goodwin
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A short layered pixie cut adds texture and lengthens the face, giving it a more oval appearance.
#4 Gwyneth Paltrow
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Keep your hair straight if you want it to grow long. It will lengthen your face and draw your eyes downward.
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Your square face appears narrower in an angle look. A short middle part is the best haircut for you if you want to soften your jawline.
#6 Hilary Swank
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Your square face appears narrower when viewed at an angle. A short middle part is the best haircut for you if you want to soften your jawline.
#7 Kourtney Kardashian
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It's recommended to avoid making middle parts in your hair, therefore a deep side part with lengthy waves could be the secret to your stunning appearance.
#8 Liv Tyler
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Curls are the ideal choice to balance out a lengthy face because they add length. Your stunning features will be shown if you let your curls grow wild.
#9 Olivia Wilde
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To soften the lines of your face and flatter square faces, add some wispy bangs that fall to the side.
#10 Reese Witherspoon
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Try a deep side part with some loose waves if you want to leave your hair long as this may detract attention from your forehead.
#11 Sarah Jessica Parker
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A nice salon-style blowout is a terrific approach to give your hair extra volume. Avoid smooth hairstyles if you can because they can lengthen the appearance of your face.
#12 Selena Gomez
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Long layers help a round face appear thinner and highlight your lovely features.
#13 Vanessa Hudgens
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Instead of attempting to balance out your elegant features, a diamond face shape aims to showcase them. Going short with a textured lob works really well for this.