Face shape guide for men
Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, and the length of your face. The widest part and the overall length decide your shape. Then each shape has one rule for choosing a haircut.
How to tell: Your face is longer than it is wide, with a jaw slightly narrower than your forehead.
The rule: The most balanced shape: almost every cut works. Pick by style, not by fixing anything.
Best cuts: Low taper fade, Textured French crop, Classic quiff, Side part.
Haircuts for a oval faceHow to tell: Your face is about as long as it is wide, with soft curves at the jaw.
The rule: Add height on top and keep the sides short to lengthen the face and add angles.
Best cuts: Low taper fade, Classic quiff, Side part, Curly top fade.
Haircuts for a round faceHow to tell: Your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are about the same width, with a strong jawline.
The rule: Your jaw is an asset. Short, clean cuts show it off; some length on top softens it.
Best cuts: Low taper fade, Textured French crop, Side part, Slicked back.
Haircuts for a square faceHow to tell: Your face is clearly longer than it is wide, with fairly straight sides.
The rule: Avoid extra height. Fringes and fuller sides make the face look more balanced.
Best cuts: Textured French crop, Side part, Modern curtains, Crew cut.
Haircuts for a oblong faceHow to tell: Your forehead is wider than your jaw, which narrows to the chin.
The rule: Balance a wider forehead: a fringe or textured top, and some weight lower down.
Best cuts: Textured French crop, Side part, Modern curtains, Crew cut.
Haircuts for a heart faceHow to tell: Your cheekbones are the widest part, with a narrower forehead and jaw.
The rule: Add fullness at the forehead and chin. Keep the sides from getting too tight.
Best cuts: Textured French crop, Side part, Modern curtains, Medium flow.
Haircuts for a diamond faceHow to tell: Your jaw is wider than your forehead.
The rule: Build volume on top and at the temples to balance a strong jaw.
Best cuts: Low taper fade, Classic quiff, Side part, Medium flow.
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