Best haircuts for a triangle face

9 haircuts that suit a triangle face

Low taper fade

Short sides with length on top add a little height, which slims a round or square face.

Classic quiff

Lift at the front adds height, which lengthens a round face and balances a wide jaw.

Side part

A neat part with balanced volume suits almost every proportion.

Medium flow

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

Curly top fade

Curls on top add height while the faded sides keep the face slim.

Afro taper

A rounded top with tapered sides balances most face shapes.

High-top fade

Tall, geometric height lengthens a round or square face.

Two-strand twists

Texture on top adds width to a narrow face without heavy sides.

Long hair

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

Haircuts to avoid with a triangle face

• Slicked backWith nothing at the sides or forehead, a long face or a narrow chin looks more pronounced.
• Crew cutVery short sides make a wide jaw look even wider than the top.
• Buzz cutWith no length to shape it, a round or wide-cheeked face shows as it is.

Beard styles for a triangle face

Clean shaven

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

Designer stubble

A shadow of hair adds definition to any jaw with almost no upkeep.

Goatee

Hair only at the chin lengthens a round face and draws focus to the centre.

Better skipped: Short boxed beard, Full beard, Horseshoe moustache.