Best haircuts for a heart face

14 haircuts that suit a heart face

Textured French crop

A short fringe shortens a long face and hides a high forehead.

Side part

A neat part with balanced volume suits almost every proportion.

Modern curtains

The middle part frames the forehead and softens angles.

Crew cut

Short and even, it lets a defined jaw do the work.

Medium flow

Length and movement at the sides fill out a narrow jaw.

Curly fringe

Curls falling forward cover a long forehead and soften the face.

Afro taper

A rounded top with tapered sides balances most face shapes.

360 waves

Close-cropped and even, it shows clean angles on a defined face.

Drop fade with sponge twists

The fade curving behind the ear slims the sides, with texture on top.

Fluffy fringe

A soft fringe shortens the forehead and narrows a long face.

Caesar cut

The short horizontal fringe shortens a long face.

Long hair

Length at the sides softens a strong jaw and fills a narrow chin.

Natural afro

Volume on the top and sides widens a narrow or long face.

Box braids

Hanging length softens a strong jaw and fills a narrow chin.

Haircuts to avoid with a heart face

• Slicked backWith nothing at the sides or forehead, a long face or a narrow chin looks more pronounced.
• High-top fadeA tall block on top makes a long or pointed face look longer.
• Edgar cutA heavy horizontal fringe makes a round or heart face look wider at the top.

Beard styles for a heart face

Clean shaven

Shows a strong jawline and keeps an oval or heart face balanced.

Short boxed beard

Sharp lines add structure to a soft jaw.

Full beard

Width and weight at the jaw fill out a narrow or pointed chin.

Balbo

Bulk at the chin balances a wide forehead or wide cheekbones.

Beardstache

A heavy moustache draws focus to the centre of the face.

Garibaldi

Width and length fill out a narrow lower face.

Better skipped: Anchor beard.