Your face shape can significantly influence which haircut suits you best. While trends come and go, understanding your face shape can help you find a timeless haircut that enhances your features and complements your overall look. Whether you have a round, square, oval, or heart-shaped face, there’s a perfect haircut waiting for you. Let’s explore what haircut you should get according to your face shape.
Round Face:
Opt for hairstyles that add height and angles to your face, creating the illusion of length.
Styles such as a pompadour, quiff, or a faux hawk work well for round faces as they add volume on top. Keep the sides short to avoid adding width to your face. A fade or undercut can help achieve this effect.
Dicaprio is one of Hollywood’s best examples of a round face.
Square Face:
Aim for haircuts that soften the square angles of your face, while keeping volume and length off the sides of your face, which will just add weight. Side-swept hairstyles or messy crops can work wonders.
Avoid sharp, angular cuts that accentuate the squareness of your face. Instead, opt for styles that create softness around the edges.
Zac Efron’s square face and strong jawline perfectly accentuate the square face shape. To balance his look, the actor always keeps length off the sides and adds volume to the top. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
Oval Face:
Oval faces are considered the most versatile, with balanced proportions and gently rounded edges. Almost any haircut suits an oval face shape. Experiment with different styles such as a classic crew cut, slicked-back undercut, or even long, flowing locks.
Jon Legend and Jake Gyllenhal aptly represent oval face shapes and their versatility in hollywood.
(Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Heart-Shaped Face:
Heart-shaped faces are characterized by wider temples and a narrower chin.Choose hairstyles that balance out the proportions of your face by adding volume around the jawline. Layered cuts with medium length can help soften the forehead and create a more harmonious look. Side-parted hairstyles or textured crops that frame the face nicely can also complement heart-shaped faces.
Nick Jonas is an exemplar heart-shaped face, with the hairstyles to prove it. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)
How you choose to cut and style your hair can have a dramatic effect on your look according to your face shape. That’s why a trained, professional barber is your best tool in finding the right fit for your face. Your barber will also help you to consider the maintenance required for your chosen hairstyle. Some cuts may need frequent trims to maintain their shape, while others offer more flexibility in terms of upkeep. Finding the right balance between style and practicality ensures that your haircut remains flattering and manageable.
Roosters Men’s Grooming is the Classic Canadian Barbershop that offers a full suite of barber services in Kanata and Orleans.
