How to choose a hairstyle by Face Shapes /Square & Long Face

Have you ever wondered why that edgy blunt bob your best friend has been sporting doesn’t look as fierce on you? Or why the trendy curtain bang style doesn’t look as glamorous as it does on your favorite celeb? It may be the wrong cut or length for your face shape.

Understanding your face shape is key to getting a flattering cut that highlights your unique features. While your stylist can guide you, you must understand your facial structure to choose a flattering style.

Today, I will walk you through the “square” and “long” face shapes and what styles are most flattering for them!

Square Face Shapes

Square face shapes are chiseled and defined with a beautiful bone structure! If you have a square face shape, you will have a strong angular jawline. Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline tend to be the same width.

Avoid a cut that will exaggerate the sharpness of your bone structure; instead, opt for a style that will soften your features.

Avoid blunt or wide bangs or blunt bob cuts that hit at the jawline. Instead, choose a cut that adds movement and dimension with long layers and fullness at the temples. Excellent styles include: soft, wispy side-swept bangs; a shoulder-length cut with long layers; or short bangs that hit right at the cheekbones.

Long Face Shapes

Long face shapes are very similar to an oval face shape! It’s still very proportionate, with your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline having the same width. The difference is that the face is noticeably longer with a more pronounced rounded chin.

The key to balancing your facial features is choosing a style that creates the illusion of more width. Avoid styles that will exaggerate the length of your face!

Long face shapes flourish with styles that add a lot of volume and dimension. So, you should avoid extremely long hair, super-sleek hairstyles, or a cut that is too short or long.

Layers and bangs are your best friend! Opt for Birkin bangs that are cut straight across and skim across the brows, retro-style Bardot bangs that are eyebrow-length, or the trendy curtain bangs!

Flattering haircuts include: a textured, layered bob; an edgy cropped cut (avoid going too short) with side-swept bangs; a voluminous blowout; or a shoulder-length cut with many layers.

Celebrate your unique face shape!

Your beauty is unique, and your haircut should highlight your features and make you feel beautiful.

I hope that you found this guide helpful! If you’re looking for a flattering haircut, try our Step Bone Cut service!

Step Bone Cut is a revolutionary Japanese hair cutting technique that focuses on creating a flattering, ideal cut by analyzing your face and head shape. Through this technique, our stylists can create your perfect style that is balanced and proportionate for your unique body.