The most flattering hairstyles are determined by the shape of your face. While your hair type, skin tone, or the latest trend on social media may all be factors to consider, ultimately, if the hairstyle does not suit your face, it will not be a success. This analogy is similar to wearing a beautiful couture dress that does not complement your body type.
Popular Hairstyles for Different Types of Face Shapes
Regardless of the shape of your face, the right hairstyles can be used to accentuate your best features, while hiding the ones you don't like. Additionally, you can find the female version here. To give you an idea, we've gathered some celebrity-inspired and highly flattering hairstyles that may spark some inspiration.
Oval
- Face is longer than it is wide, similar to the shape of an egg.
- Cheekbones are the widest part of the face.
- Jaw and forehead are rounded.
- Sides of the face are slightly curved—no sharp angles.
Examples: Doyeon(Weki Meki), Nana(former After School), Jisoo(Blackpink) and Irene(Red Velvet).
Long
- Face is noticeably longer than it is wide.
- Forehead, cheekbones and chin are all equal in width.
- Chin is rounded.
Examples: Rosé(Blackpink), Shuhua(G-idle), Sunmi and Wendy(Red Velvet).
Round
- Face length and width are equal.
- No angles to your jaw.
- Cheekbones are the widest part of the face.
Examples: Tzuyu(Twice), Lisa(Blackpink), Jennie(Blackpink) and Lia(Itzy).
Triangle
- Forehead is the widest part of the face.
- Narrower, pointy chin.
- Hairline is rounded with no widow's peak.
Examples: Umji(Gfriend), Chuu(Loona), Heejin(Loona) and Joy(Red Velvet).
Square
- Sides of the face are straight.
- Jawline slightly angled with minimal curve.
- Jaw, forehead and cheekbones are equal in width.
- Some square faces are as wide as they are long while others are longer and more rectangular in shape.
Examples: Siyeon(Dreamcatcher), Hyuna, Seulgi(Red Velvet) and Park Jeonghwa(EXID)
Heart
- Pointy chin.
- Forehead is the widest part of the face.
- Hairline is wide.
- Widow's peak, which is a V-shaped point in the hairline in the center of the forehead.
Examples: Kei(Lovelyz), Yeji(Itzy), Yiren(Everglow) and Sowon(Gfriend).
Diamond
- Cheekbones are the widest part of the face.
- Narrower jaw and forehead.
- Chin is pointy.
- Hairline is not too wide.
Examples: Mina(Twice), Eunha(Gfriend), Yeeun(CLC) and Yeri(Red Velvet).
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