The Best Haircuts for Every Face Shape, According to Professional Hairstylists (2024)

• Sarah Potempa, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of The Beachwaver Co.
• Enzo Angileri, a Los Angeles-based hairstylist
• Kee Taylor, a celebrity hairstylist and natural hair expert. She's also the owner of Deeper Than Hair Salon in Philadelphia.
• Kristan Serafino, a celebrity hairstylist and owner of men's grooming brand, The Best Paste.

Square: Tousled Lob

Los Angeles-based hairstylist, Enzo Angileri says a tousled bob or lob works well with a square-shaped face since it emphasizes layers and de-emphasizes squareness. And if you've got fine tresses, opt for blunt ends like JLo's since they will help to feign fullness.

Square: Long and Voluminous Waves

Zendaya looks fierce with her long, brushed-out waves. "If you have a square face shape, you can feel free to play with some volume," says Kee Taylor, a celebrity hairstylist and natural hair expert.

Square: Blunt Chin-Length Bob

"Square face shapes go very well with volume on both sides," explains Taylor, so a middle part is a win. She's a fan of Hailey Bieber's chin-length glossy bob for a square face. "This style creates perfect symmetry between the face and hair."

Square: Angled Bob

Sandra Bullock's chop is a perfect example of an angled look that makes a square face appear slimmer. "Go for angled bobs that are longer in the front and will cover the width of the cheeks," recommendscelebrity hair stylist Sarah Potempa. To get Bullock's photo-worthy finish, apply a bit of styling product for super-sleek hair.

Square: Curly Bob

Yara Shahidi's natural volume is fun and opens her face. According to celebrity hairstylist Kristan Serafino, "The best hairstyles [for square-shaped faces] will soften the edges of the face line with wispy layers, sweeping side fringe, and volume at the crown of the head."

Round: Long Layers

Potempa says, if you have a round face you want to create height and length. "A hairstyle with longer layers will make your neck and face appear more slender," she explains. Layers, like those seen here on Isla Fisher, highlight your features while simultaneously removing weight and adding movement to thicker tresses.

Round: Side-Parted Pixie

Just because a lengthier mane may be the traditional cut to complement a round face doesn't mean that you can't find shorter styles that work for you. Take Ginnifer Goodwin's pixie cut, for instance. A volumized crown and deep side part serve to lengthen her face, Serafino tells us.

Round: Textured Lob

No matter your face shape, there's a bob style for you. Chrissy Teigen's lob and its collarbone-grazing length pair perfectly with her rounder face shape. Work in a small amount of texturizing spray to get her tantalizing waves.

Round: Subtle Shag

The choppy layers of a shag can add structure and dimension to round faces. We love how Gabrielle Union's subtle but noteworthy angles are still kept soft rather than shattered.

Round: Symmetrical Lengths

A center part doesn't necessarily highlight the best features of every face shape, but for those with a round face, it works wonders. To get Drew Barrymore's long, beachy waves, part hair in the center and let it air-dry with a texturizing product, like Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray.

Diamond: Blunt Bob

When deciding which look will best complement your diamond face shape, Serafino offers up her advice: "The best hairstyles will create the appearance of a fuller and wider forehead and chin, and soften the diamond shape." Jenna Dewan's blunt, chin-grazing bob frames her diamond face while a quick hair tuck shows off her cheekbones.

Diamond: Long Layers and Side-Swept Bangs

Potempa suggests long layers to offset the widest points of the face. You can try cutting layers yourself—if you're brave—otherwise, have your stylist angle them so that they frame your face. Finish with shine spray to get Rosario Dawson's hair effect.

Diamond: Tapered Angles

"Diamond-shaped faces are so amazing," says Taylor. "The jawline is super defined, which makes it the perfect face shape for updos, shorter cuts, and tapers to show off those killer angles." Rihanna's pineapple 'do perfectly captures her tapered angles, cascading curls, and enviable bone structure.

Diamond: Subtly Angled Length

Megan Fox takes a cue from the silver screen sirens of yesteryear with big, loose curls that soften her angles. To get the look, curl sections of hair with a 1.5-inch wand, like Hot Tools Professional Gold Curling Iron, and then gently brush them out with your fingers.

Diamond: Natural Curly Bob With Bangs

Singer Jill Scott's voluminous curls—bangs included—soften a diamond-shaped face. Moisture for this texture and look is essential, so invest in a co-wash. We like Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash, which moisturizes hair for up to three days, according to the brand.

Heart: Face-Framing Layers

Heart-shaped faces can compensate for a wider forehead with long, face-framing layers. By styling her long layers "down and out" (i.e. curling them away from your face), Jessica Biel further opens her face up and draws attention away from her forehead.

Heart: Bangs

Your face shape is an important factor in deciding whether to fringe or not to fringe. "One of the best parts about a heart-shaped face is due to the width of the forehead, you have the perfect face for bangs," explains Taylor.

Heart: Cheekbone-Grazing Angles

Incredible cheekbones are another hallmark of heart-shaped faces. To really emphasize the feature, ask for bangs, angles, or volume along the highest points of the cheeks like Priyanka Chopra.

Heart: Sleek Lob With Wispy Bangs

"Adding bangs creates character, too, and can be very sexy," explains Taylor. "You can even shape the bangs to be a little longer on the sides for more in-depth framing of the face." It doesn't get much sexier than Ana de Armas's sleek lob.

Oval: Medium-Length Layers

Our experts unanimously agree that oval face shapes can sport the most versatile cuts. Potempa says long layers allow for movement, especially when waving your hair. So take a cue from Jessica Alba and add a few subtle layers with ombré highlights for interest.

Oval: Baby Bangs

Microbangs are a difficult look to pull off, especially for those with a shorter forehead to be emphasized. Oval face shapes, however, have just the right amount of forehead height to pull off the extra-short fringe. Just follow Beyoncé's lead on this one.

Oval: Side-Parted Lob

Not too long, but not too short—a long bob is universally flattering. Add some flair to yours by loading up on volume. "Having an oval face is great for big hair, so don't be afraid to go for it!" says Taylor. "Volume and length will both complement your overall features and help create overall balance."

Oblong: Side-Swept Bangs

Oblong faces are best complemented with styles that have width at the cheekbones to distract from the length. Potempa suggests side-swept bangs to shorten the face, as seen here on Sandra Oh.

Oblong: Wavy Shoulder-Length Lob

Kelly Rowland's shoulder-length hair with loose waves is the perfect example of a flattering cut for an oblong face. "A shoulder-length haircut is the most flattering—somewhere between the chin and shoulders. You want to create width, which you can easily do with waves," says Angileri.

Oblong: Curtain Bangs

Similar to the side-swept approach, curtain bangs offer a flattering contribution to oblong faces that prefer a center-part style. They're also a good way to try out some fringe if you're on the fence– they'll grow out relatively quickly and blend in with the rest of your hair seamlessly.

Oblong: Long Length With Short Layers

Long hair can be difficult to pull off for oblong faces as it tends to emphasize the length of the face. To create balance, keep the length, but add short layers and texture for additional width like Joan Smalls.