An ideal haircut or style can improve your confidence. When the right one is found, it can amplify your natural beauty big time. The problem with hair is that there are so many styles; figuring out which is best for you becomes challenging. The key to nailing the right hairstyle lies in figuring out your face and its shape.
What Hairstyle Suits Me?
At Kosa Salon SF, we pride ourselves on our years of experience in styling and caring for our client’s hair. Our team of skilled stylists is dedicated to helping you achieve a look that suits your face shape and reflects your style.
This comprehensive guide will help you learn how to identify your face shape and provide expert advice in the form of the most flattering hairstyles.
Quick Guide: Best Hairstyles for Each Face Shape
| Face Shape | Best Hairstyles | What to Avoid |
| Oval | Blunt bob, shoulder-length cut, slicked-back looks | Heavy bangs, one-length hairstyles |
| Heart | Lob, deep side part with loose waves, wavy bob | Middle parts, short bangs |
| Square | Soft, wispy bangs, long layers, side-swept bangs | Overly thick bangs, blunt hairstyles |
| Round | Deep side part, high ponytail, pixie cut with volume | Hiding face behind hair |
| Long | Flat-iron waves, chin-length bob, high-volume blowout | Hair too long, sleek looks |
| Diamond | Side-swept bangs, textured lob, sleek middle part | Heavy, rounded bangs, straight-across bangs |
| Triangle | Comb-over, crew cut, textured quiff | Covering the forehead with a fringe |
Face Shapes and Suitable Hairstyles
1. Oval Face Shape
Characteristics: An oval face is rounded at the cheeks and jawline and has balanced proportions. The length of the face is 1.5 times its width and slightly longer than it is wide.
The face is slightly wider on top than the chin, with the broadest part being the cheekbones. This face shape is classed as a well-balanced, good shape.
Best Hairstyles:
- Blunt Bob: A blunt bob with face-framing pieces helps avoid elongating the face.
- Shoulder-Length Cut: Subtle layers add volume and keep hair from falling flat.
- Slicked-Back Looks: High-fashion styles keep hair from the face, emphasizing balanced features.
- Avoid Heavy bangs and one-length hairstyles, which can make your face appear longer.
2. Heart-Shaped Face
Characteristics: A heart-shaped face is wider at the hairline and the temples, then tapers towards a small, rounded, or pointed chin.
Best Hairstyles:
- Lob (Long Bob): Adds volume around the jawline, balancing the face shape.
- Deep Side Part with Loose Waves: Draws attention away from the forehead, creating a harmonious look.
- Wavy Bob: Ends just below the chin, softening the pointed chin.
- Avoid Middle parts and short bangs, which can accentuate the narrow chin.
3. Square Face Shape
Characteristics: A square face is characterized by strongly angled features like a broad forehead, a wide cheekbone area, and a defined jawline that measures almost the same. The length and width of the face are more or less similar, which gives the face a balanced and symmetrical appearance. The hallmark of this face shape is the look of sharpness.
Best Hairstyles:
- Soft, Wispy Bangs: Create diagonal lines that soften the face’s angular features.
- Long Layers: Draw the eyes down, adding length to the face.
- Side-Swept Bangs: Soften the strong jawline for a more balanced look.
- Avoid Overly thick bangs and blunt hairstyles that accentuate the face’s angles.
4. Round Face Shape
Characteristics: In round face shapes, the width is similar to the length, and there are no dominant angles. The cheekbones are the widest part of the face, and the jaw and the forehead are rounded. This face shape is soft with gentle curves and is often perceived as very youthful due to the absence of sharp angles.
Best Hairstyles:
- Deep Side Part: Creates more angles, making the face appear less round.
- High Ponytail: Elongates the face, creating a more oval appearance.
- Pixie Cut with Volume: Adds texture and angles, enhancing the face shape.
- Avoid: Hiding the face behind lots of hair can make the face appear more expansive.
5. Long Face Shape
Characteristics: Long faces, or oblong faces, are longer than they are wide, with the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline being of equal widths, as well as a rounded chin.
Anything that adds width and volume is favored on this face shape to make it look less skinny and more balanced.
Best Hairstyles:
- Flat-Iron Waves: Achieve loose curls and waves, adding width to the face.
- Chin-Length Bob: Adds volume and balances the face shape.
- High-Volume Blowout: Creates visual width, balancing the longer length.
- Avoid hair that is too long and has a sleek look, which can elongate the face further.
6. Diamond Face Shape
Characteristics: The diamond face shape is narrow at the forehead and jawline, with the broadest part being the cheekbones (see Illustration at right). The face narrows at the chin and the forehead, making it look like a diamond. The diamond face shape is known for prominent cheekbones and a pointed chin.
Best Hairstyles:
- Side-Swept Bangs: Highlight the cheekbones, adding elegance.
- Textured Lob: Adds volume, balancing the face shape.
- Sleek Middle Part: Tucks hair behind the ears, showing the bone structure.
- Avoid heavy, rounded, straight-across bangs, making the face look smaller.
7. Triangle Face Shape
Characteristics: Triangle face shapes have a wide jaw and a narrow forehead, with the face growing triangularly from the jaw up towards your hairline. A triangle face often has a wide jaw, a strong, almost square jawline, and a more narrow forehead, requiring styles that balance the top and bottom of the face.
Best Hairstyles:
- Comb-over: Adds volume at the top, balancing the face shape.
- Crew Cut: Creates a harmonious look by adding height.
- Textured Quiff: Adds volume and balances the wide jaw.
- Avoid: Covering the forehead with fringe, which can emphasize the jawline.
Conclusion
Choosing your hairstyle can be an art and a science. Selecting a style that works with your face shape might enhance your overall beauty and confidence.
Good hair can set you free. Finding the right hairstyle for you involves enhancing your best features and disguising your least favorite ones. It should complement your outfit and match your personality. To achieve this, you need an expert with a keen eye to advise you on what will look best on you.
At Kosa Salon SF, our stylists diagnose face shapes and personal styles. Book today, and let us help you look and feel your best.
