Like your clothes, haircuts aren’t one-size-fits-all. But unlike your clothes, you can’t take a crap haircut off after a day of fielding digs from your colleagues. Which is why – before going under the barber’s scissors – it’s worth knowing which styles best suit your face shape. After all, an extra inch here or a smattering of facial hair there can make all the difference. What Face Shape Am I?But how can you actually determine what shape your face is? It’s simple. First, arm yourself with a flexible tape measure. Then, take the following measurements, recording each as you go:
OvalSeen as the ideal face shape for women, an oval may not be the most alpha of face shapes for men, but it’s a good canvas for experimentation. Symmetrical and well-proportioned, an oval face shape does pretty much any hairstyle justice, so – you lucky boy – the choice is very much yours. That said, there are a couple of minor caveats to ensure you optimise your ovalness. “The trick with an oval face shape is to wear your hair off the forehead to create some volume and angles on top,” says Stelios Nicolaou, Aveda Master Barber. “The most suitable style is a classic shorter cut: short on the side and slightly longer on the top, with a side-swept parting.” You’ll also want to avoid a forward fringe. “Too much heaviness on the forehead softens features and increases roundness of the face,” says celebrity hair stylist Jamie Stevens. And feel free to ditch the beard, says Adam Brady, Ruffians’ Trend Expert: “You don’t need facial hair to fill out any disproportionate gaps in this case, so feel free to go clean-shaven.” SquareConsidered the masculine ideal, a square face shape is characterised by its strong, 50p-shaped jawline, even proportions and an overall chiselled appearance. Grrr.
Like the oval, it’s a great foundation for most styles and is versatile enough to work with both extremely short and longer hairstyles – from buzz cuts to French crops to quiffs. Just bear in mind that the shorter you go, the more you look like you’ve just been drafted. Not that that won’t serve you well. “Classic, neat haircuts complement a square shape best – think close fades, side partings and short layers,” says Stevens. Some light stubble also gives the sharpness of your jawline a little welcome texture without blurring its line. RectangleThe longest of the face shapes, a rectangular face falls somewhere between an oval and a square, but requires a subtly tweaked hairstyle to ensure the face doesn’t appear even longer than it is. “Because a rectangular face looks longer, it’s important to avoid taking the sides too short if keeping length on the top, as this would only accentuate the length of the face,” explains Nicolaou. “Try a well-proportioned style that doesn’t take the sides too short or leave too much length on top.” Jamie Stevens suggests a style that lets hair fall to the sides and/or across the forehead to add width and ensure your face doesn’t appear narrower than it is. Finally, never pair with a beard, says Adam Brady: “A full beard only elongates the face, so instead try facial hair that ranges in length from stubble to a short beard to fill out any gaps.” RoundCircular with a rounded chin and no obvious lines or angles, a round face shape benefits from a haircut that lends it some definition. “If you’ve got a round face shape, think square,” says Jamie Stevens. “Since round faces have little in the way of natural angles, you need to create the illusion of structure with your hair. A style with height on the top that’s taken tight at the sides such as a pompadour or a flat top works well to add structure, as do front fringes.” “Square corners in the high recession area of your hair will sharpen up any soft edges,” adds Adam Brady. “A full square beard will also help thin the chin area, giving the appearance of a more chiselled jaw.” DiamondNarrow in the chin and brow, with width in the cheeks, the diamond is one of the rarer face shapes. Because of that, it has some specialist requirements to ensure it looks its namesake. “Hairstyles that add width at the forehead and chin area are your best bet,” says Jamie Stevens. “Fringes work well to add texture to the forehead, while longer styles that can be tucked behind the ears are great for accentuating a diamond shape’s bone structure.” Don’t, however, take the sides too short – given the width of the cheekbones, a hairstyle that’s particularly short at the sides will only make your ears look bigger. Softer lines and layers are better for this face shape, working to soften its natural angles. Try a side sweep or deep side-parting, and consider growing a 5 o’clock shadow if you want to add some size to a narrower chin. HeartWide at the temples and hairline, gradually narrowing to a point at the chin, the (fairly rare) heart face shape benefits from a few optical illusions to make it appear better proportioned. “Avoid cuts that are very tight, as these will accentuate the narrowness of the chin and the width of the forehead,” says Stevens. “A mid-length swept look is the safest bet.” Mid-length and longer styles that are kept reasonably thin and light soften the heart shape’s strong forehead. Facial hair is also key in this case, adding some much-needed bulk to a narrow chin and jawline. Says Brady: “As with the diamond face shape, a beard helps a heart shape gain fullness in the lower, narrower half of the head.” TriangleDue to its narrow forehead and wide jawline, a triangular face requires the opposite treatment of a heart shape. “A style with volume is king with this one,” says Jamie Stevens. “Longer, nose length haircuts with fuller sides add depth.” As for the beard, the most you’ll look good with is some light stubble. But really, given the prominence of the jawline in this case, it’s best to steer clean-shaven. Final WordOf course, more important than heeding the advice in this guide is consulting your barber or stylist. Have them assess your face shape next time you’re due a cut and see which style they think will best suit yours. So which shape are you? And do you have any shape-specific tips to share? Let us know below.
15 Comments
2/23/2021 12:24:09 pm
I want to make sure that I get the right hair cut for me. It makes sense that I would want to figure out what kind of cut looks good on my face. A square cut seems like a pretty good way to bring out the chiseled features I have.
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3/24/2021 04:31:55 pm
Thanks for the tip to determine what type of hair cut matches your face shape. My wife told me yesterday that I need a haircut. I actually haven't ever thought about matching a hair cut to my face shape before, so I'll determine that first and then find a place where I can get a good hair cut.
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Thanks for pointing out that making the sides of the beard too short can make your ears look longer. I will share this advice with my husband since he needs to get a haircut as well as for trim his beard. It is in preparation for the event we will go to, so her needs to choose the right style for his long face and ears.
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7/25/2021 01:34:35 am
Interesting!. The topic is really useful and it is also informative. I could say that this article is a "must read" blog. The readers will surely gain a lot of ideas. Thank you for sharing. Keep up more share.
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10/16/2021 01:26:19 am
I like how you mentioned that it’s worth knowing which styles best suit your face shape in order to have a great haircut. Thanks to these great haircut ideas that can definitely enjoyed by many men. I am now considering myself taking a haircut because of this as it is a long time when I have my last haircut.
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10/26/2021 03:47:32 pm
Thank you for explaining how to choose the best haircut for your face shape. I'm seeing a hairstylist soon for a hair cut. I'll be sure to keep this in mind while I choose what kind of cut I want.
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10/28/2021 05:51:31 am
I love how you mentioned that it is necessary to know which styles suits our face before going to the barbershop. I have not gotten a haircut in a very long time and I am considering getting a haircut soon. I will be sure to know which style suits me before choosing a barbershop.
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11/11/2021 06:23:30 pm
I think knowing which styles fit my face shape could save me a ton of time. I'd like to find this out before my next haircut. Then I need to find a barber that can give me the style I want.
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12/29/2021 02:09:50 am
Great blog post.Helpful and informative tips. I like it thanks for sharing this information with us
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2/24/2022 07:17:22 am
Thanks for letting me know that you have a square face shape of the tip of your jaw is sharp. I will inform my hairstylist about my face shape. I should look now for a salon that can achieve the haircut I want.
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5/25/2022 10:07:28 am
It's interesting to know that wearing the hair away from the forehead can create volume and angles on the top. I guess I need to have a hair cutting session that can create that illusion. It will help me have a more proportionate body if my head will not appear that small compared to my body.
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9/4/2022 09:23:07 pm
I appreciate all of your advice, especially the one about measuring across your face from the highest point of one eyebrow arch to the highest point of the other arch. My brother wants the nicest hairdo for his upcoming prom night with his girlfriend. I'll give him this advice so he may use it before visiting the barber for a men's hair trim.
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