Find the Best Haircut For Your Face Shape, According to Stylists

Oval faces are longer than they are wide and tend to have a soft chin and jawline as well as a narrow forehead. Because oval faces tend to be symmetrical, they’ve got an entire menu of cuts to choose from – you really can’t go wrong here. If you’re looking to make your face look slightly rounder, though, Josh recommends opting for a heavy bang, which will counteract some of the length of your face.

According to Bautista, most people think they have round faces, but that isn’t necessarily the case. True “rounds” are as wide as they are long, have full cheeks (which also tend to be the widest point on their faces), and lack any sharp angles around the jawline. According to Josh, the best haircuts to compliment round faces involve longer lengths and layers. “I suggest no pieces shorter than below the jaw; face framing a completely round face can potentially make you lose an inch or two of the width of the face,” he says. Opt for wispy front pieces that fall below your chin to really show off those statement-making cheekbones.

Heart-shaped faces start off wide at the forehead and get progressively narrower before tapering off into a pointed chin. If this sounds like you, Bautista says you can’t go wrong experimenting with bangs. “Fringe will help minimize the forehead,” she says. Additionally, “Lobs are really cute as well for a heart-shaped face,” she adds, as these jaw-skimming lengths will create balance between the softness of the cheeks and the angles of the jawline.

Square faces are, well, square – meaning that the forehead, jawline, and cheeks are all basically the same size. What sets this shape apart from its rounder counterpart is the fact that the jaw tends to appear more angular and the sides of the face lie slightly flat (no full cheeks here). For square faces, Josh recommends avoiding any geometric haircuts and harsh angles, as they’ll make the natural contours of your face appear more severe. Instead, opt for soft layers and keep in mind that adding any length below your chin can help elongate your face. Curtain bangs work great here, too, as they frame the face and help create balance.

With a wide jawline that levels up into a narrow forehead, pear-shaped faces are essentially triangles with rounded edges. “The best haircut for these faces include collarbone-length hair with subtle, face-framing pieces that start below the jaw and soft layering throughout the hair,” says Bautista, explaining that this type of cut will create balance and movement. For inspo, you can’t go wrong stealing one of Jennifer Aniston‘s (a fellow pear-faced girlie!) iconic haircuts.

Symmetry is the key word for diamond-shaped faces, which are characterized by a narrow (and maybe even pointed) forehead and jawline with fuller cheeks in between. To complement a diamond face, you’ll want to try a cut that enhances the width at the forehead and chin. Josh recommends doing this with side-swept bangs and layers, which will “soften existing angular shapes,” he says. Or, if you’re looking for something on the shorter side, opt for a haircut that sits right at your chin, like a blunt bob.

Also often referred to as “rectangular” or “elongated,” oblong faces are longer than they are wide and may be slightly more angular than their oval cousins. “The best haircut for an oblong-shaped face is a chin-length bob,” says Bautista. “It’s a super versatile haircut that you could wear sleek with a middle part, or that you can add waves and texture to.” If you’re not quite ready to go in for a big chop, she adds that a mid-length, layered cut with curtain bangs is another A+ option.