Hairstyles for Face Shape

Oval proportions are balanced. No single dimension dominates, so no styling correction is needed. The entire range of cuts is open.

Round proportions need vertical movement. Styles that draw the eye upward or create diagonal lines counteract the near-equal length and width (R1 below 1.15).

Square proportions need softness. Angular jaw corners are strong but benefit from counterbalancing curves and movement. The goal is not to hide the jaw but to frame it.

Heart proportions need lower-face width. The forehead is wide (R2 above 1.25) and the chin is narrow. Styling redirects visual weight from the forehead toward the jaw.

Diamond proportions need forehead and chin width. Cheekbones are the dominant feature (R3 above 1.20) and both the forehead and jaw are narrower. Styling adds width to the top and bottom.

Oblong proportions need horizontal width. The face is long (R1 above 1.60) with soft angles. Every styling decision should ask: does this add horizontal emphasis?

Rectangle proportions have two styling challenges: the face is long (like oblong) and the jaw is angular (like square). Every choice should address at least one of these. The ideal choice addresses both.

Triangle proportions need upper-face width. The jaw is the widest feature (R2 below 0.82) and the forehead is narrow. Styling adds visual width and interest to the top while reducing lower-face emphasis.