We've all been there - sitting in the barber’s chair, excited for a fresh look, only to realize the style doesn’t quite match your face.
The right hairstyle is one of the most crucial accessories for any man, and getting it wrong can highlight features you'd rather downplay. The key to nailing your next cut is finding a style that balances and enhances your natural facial structure. While everyone’s face is unique, most fit into one of seven general shapes, each with its own best style options.
How to Identify Your Face Shape
Not sure what your face shape is? Here’s an easy way to figure it out: snap a straight-on photo of yourself (no filters, please) and compare it with the characteristics listed below:
Round Face: Equal width and height, soft features with no prominent angles.
Oval Face: The ideal shape, longer than it is wide, with balanced proportions.
Oblong (Rectangular) Face: Similar to an oval but longer, with softer features.
Square Face: Equal width and length, with a strong, angular jawline.
Triangular Face: A wide jawline tapering to a narrower forehead.
Diamond Face: Wide cheekbones with a narrowing forehead and chin.
Heart-Shaped Face: Broad temples and hairline, narrowing toward the chin.
Oval Face
Congratulations, you’ve got the face shape that suits almost any hairstyle! Whether it’s a sleek cut or something more textured, you’re golden. Just avoid long bangs that cover too much of your forehead, as they can make your face look rounder than it is.
Square Face
With a square or rectangular face, your strong jawline already gives you a masculine edge. You can pull off many styles, but shorter cuts that hug your face with minimal bangs are ideal to keep things sharp.
To balance the proportions of a square face, consider a hairstyle with a bit of height on top, like a spiked look. Soft curls can also add some volume and soften those angular lines.
Oblong (Rectangular) Face
This face shape allows for a lot of versatility. However, to avoid making it appear even longer, aim for styles with bangs that add width to your forehead.
An undercut works well, but keep the sides moderately short to maintain balance. A style with a top section that wraps around the head or bangs that frame the forehead can help bring the length of your face into proportion.
Round Face
Round faces lack sharp angles, so you need a cut that introduces some edge. Sharp, defined cuts at the ends of your hair can do wonders. Steer clear of slicked-back styles that can round out your face even more. If you’re a fan of undercuts, mess up the top section or style it diagonally for a sharper, more structured look.
Diamond Face
With broad cheekbones and a narrowing forehead and chin, diamond faces benefit from styles that add width at the forehead and chin while balancing the cheekbones. Spiked or voluminous styles work great here. Avoid cutting the sides too short, as it can make your face look wider and your ears more prominent. To soften the sharpness, light curls or a side-swept fringe will add volume and balance out your features.
Heart-Shaped Face
For heart-shaped faces, which are wide at the temples and narrow at the chin, longer styles that add volume at the lower part of the face are key. Avoid shorter cuts that draw attention to the upper face. Side-parted looks and longer bangs paired with an undercut can provide a more balanced, flattering look.
Triangular Face
Triangular faces are tricky since the goal is to bring volume to the narrower forehead while balancing out the wider jawline. Thick, layered styles on top will help achieve this. A side-swept fringe can also create more harmony between your forehead and jawline, giving you a more proportionate appearance.
Finding the right hairstyle is all about balance and highlighting your best features. So, next time you sit down for a cut, use your face shape to guide your choice - and walk out with confidence!
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