Top Hairstylists Have Spoken—These Are the Best Cuts for Every Face Shape
Within the ever-colliding stratospheres of fashion and beauty,
“rules” have
become a bit passé, if not obsolete altogether. Gone are the days
when we’d refuse to wear white after Labor Day or dismiss navy and
black as an ill-conceived color pairing. Currently, we feel
inspired to dye our hair a
demurely shocking shade of Chantilly lace or an audacious shade of
citrus. A hot-pink, glittering eyelid is cooler than yesteryear’s
smoked-out cat eye, and we’re even experimenting with crystal-studded
manicures and taxi
cab–inspired polish shades. Our point? It’s an exciting time
to be in fashion and beauty, and more so than ever before, our
hair, makeup, and fashion aesthetic reflect that.
Hair, especially, has been the comeback kid of 2019. Previously
old-fashioned styles
like the French twist have been artistically resurrected, and
we currently own more pearl-, tortoiseshell-, and
velvet-embellished hair accessories than we did butterflies, banana
clips, and comb headbands circa 1999. Impressive. That said, one
rule that hasn’t changed over the years is the importance (and
confidence-boosting power) of having a truly amazing,
ultra-flattering haircut. With the right cut, the rest of the hair
gamut—color, styling, and accessories—is kind of your oyster.
Sure, we 100% condone sporting any kind of haircut that makes you
feel like the sh*t, but we also know certain haircuts look
especially flattering with certain face shapes, going together like
PB&J, Mary-Kate and Ashley, Dolce & Gabbana—you get the
idea.
To help steer us in the right direction, and since spring is
(thank God) a glowing orb of hope sitting in the not-so-distant
future, we asked a handful of Hollywood’s most talented stylists
(you know, the ones who cater to all of our favorite hair-blessed
celebrites) which haircuts look best for which face shapes. Oval,
diamond, square, heart, round, long, and unique variations
between—the shape of our heads can dramatically influence the way
certain cuts will flatter and fall. Thankfully, we have the best
experts in the biz by our side to help point us in the right
direction. Keep scrolling for 20 haircuts strategically suited to
every kind of face shape.
As
Lawless points out, Kim’s sleek, shorter lob haircut is super
striking with her oval face shape and brings attention to her
eyes, lips, and nose.
Charlize
is known for her amazing bone structure, and when she chopped her
longer length for a role a few years back, the cut only served to
further heighten her amazing cheekbones. “Charlize Theron has
historically done a great job with shortcuts when it comes to
bringing out her cheekbones,” confirms Lawless. 
Bella
Hadid is known for her large, wide-set eyes. If you have an oval
face shape like hers and also love to play up your eyes, Lawless
recommends taking the plunge and asking for some fringe. Hadid’s
take is super smooth and polished. Plus, you can wear the rest of
your hair shorter (like Hadid) or longer. Whatever you love best.
“I always love bangs on an oval face shape!” exclaims celebrity
hairstylist Tarryn Feldman. “I just think it’s so complementary.
That said, if you’re worried about the commitment or getting sick
of them, I recommend opting for this cut in the fall and winter and
letting them grow out for spring and summer.” 
“For
an oval face shape, I like a layered, choppy bob, which can be
chin-length or more of lob hitting somewhere along the neck but
definitely above the shoulders,” adds celebrity hairstylist
Cervando Maldonado, co-owner of 454 North Salon in West Hollywood.
Here, Rihanna demonstrates.
Ginnifer
Goodwin will always be one of our favorite pixie-haired actresses
in Hollywood and demonstrates the textured haircut Marjan
mentioned to a T. “Pixie cuts look best when blow-dried smooth,
especially at the nape of the neck,” instructs Marjan. “Use
Ouai’s Matte Pomade ($24) to control the shape and keep the hair
in place.”
Not
quite ready to say goodbye to your strands? Fear not, because
stylists say that a layered bob can be equally great for round
faces while still allowing you to change up your length. For a
shorter, layered cut à la supermodel Miranda Kerr, Marjan says a
flat iron (GHD Platinum+ Professional Styler, $249, is her go-to)
and a texture spray like this one from Bumble and Bumble will be
your go-to products for effortless styling. Simply spray the
texturizer through the ends for flawless movement.
When
it comes to highlighting her signature cheekbones and round face
shape, Chrissy Teigen is the ultimate hair muse. We love her sweet,
side-swept bangs here, coupled with shoulder-grazing
length. 
“When
styling side-swept long layers like Queen Latifah’s, use a round
brush or curling iron to direct the hair away from the face, giving
it a wave that starts at the cheek but not above,” Lawless
directs.”The closer the hair falls toward the eye, the more
balanced the face will appear.”
“To
style a chin-length bob, use Leonor Greyl Au Lotus Volumizing
Mousse ($46) from roots to ends on damp hair before first
rough-drying then sectioning the hair to blow-dry it with a
medium-sized Ibiza boar-bristle brush,” Maldonado instructs. “For
perfect ends like Kat Graham, dry the ends straighter, and add a
bit of texturizing spray to add cool finish and movement.”
If
you have a heart-shaped face, you can opt for long layers with or
without bangs, and Felicity Jones (ahem, Maldonado’s own client)
has worked her signature long longers with both. “Start on damp
hair, and add some volumizer to the roots, combing through
thoroughly,” Maldonado tells us. “Next, you’ll start by drying the
bangs using a small Ibiza boar-bristle brush, and then you’ll
section the rest of the hair, blowing out using a large Ibiza
boar-bristle brush. You’ll want it to be on the straighter side.
Once you’ve finished, you can add Oribe’s iconic spray for texture,
movement, and light shine.”
Name
a more iconic, wispy-fringe moment than Reese Witherspoon circa
2007. To keep bangs wispy, Marjan advises steering clear of too
much product and opting for something lightweight like
Tresemmé’s Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($6) on your non–wash days to
absorb excess oil and keep bangs fresh.
We’re
super obsessed with Kelly Rowland’s sleek yet playful fringe,
complemented by super-long length, but there’s definitely some
at-home maintenance involved with this look in order to keep it
looking polished. “The best advice I can give for a fringe
wearer is to ask your stylist for a quick lesson on how to trim
after they give you your cut. I recommend getting a pair of
thinning shears with as many teeth as you can find on Amazon and
start low and slow. Thinning shears are best because they are very
forgiving and give the fringe a lived-in look that doesn’t look too
chunky but soft. You can do it! Just go slow!” 
“If
you’re going for a shag, I recommend using a curling wand from T3
to really amp up the curls and volume if you don’t have it
naturally. Use a smaller-sized wand around the bangs and larger
size around the edges and ends,” directs Lawless. We’re obsessed
with T3’s mega-handy Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand
Set ($250), which can tackle every single curl goal you and your
new cut have in mind.
Unless
she’s wearing her hair up, we rarely see SJP without long,
super-voluminous strands. And by concentrating the body on either
side of her face, it helps balance out the length. Plus, her layers
are perfection and help with embellishing her haircut
with piecey-ness and movement. “To style, you’ll want to start
with damp hair and apply a volumizer like Phyto Actif Volumizing
Spray ($30) to roots. Then a little bit of mousse all over to the
rest of the head,” Maldonado says. “Next, section the hair and
concentrate the blow-dry in the top and front sections. Add three
Velcro rollers on the top, and as they set, blow out the rest of
the hair as usual. Once the hair is dry, pull out the rollers,
which adds fullness, shape, and shine. Then turn your head upside
down, shake it out, and come back up for the perfect tousled look.”
To lock it all in with staying power and shine, he recommends
spraying strands with Oribe Gold Lust Dry Shampoo ($44) to keep
the look intact. 
“For
a haircut that really flatters diamond face shapes, you want to
avoid creating too much volume at the crown, which will go for your
stying too,” warns Marjan. “I recommend focusing your volumizing
products towards the mid-lengths and the ends instead of at the
roots. I love Tresemmé Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Mousse ($6) to
add fullness to the hair combined with the GHD Air Professional
Air Dryer ($199). 
Vanessa
Hudgens is ever the hair chameleon, but this blunt-cut bob served
with bangs manages to encompass two different haircuts both Marjan
and Maldonado say work great for diamond face shapes. “If you opt
for bangs, styling can become a bit tricky,” says Marjan. “Always
start your blow-dry with the bangs, as they are harder to control
once they’ve dried. I suggest blow-drying bangs with a small-sized
boar-bristle brush. If you have a cowlick, use the brush and the
dryer to dry the hair one way then the other, back and forth until
the hairline relaxes.” Oh, and mind your upkeep! As Marjan tells
us, both short cuts and bangs tread a little
higher-maintenance since the grow-out will be more noticeable
around your face. Therefore, she recommends stopping in to see your
stylist for a bang trim every two to four weeks and a cut trim
every six to eight weeks. 
If
you’re looking for something that’s a little less maintenance, go
for a shoulder, or just past the shoulder à la J.Lo, haircut
featuring lots of body-building layers to add maximum volume. As
Marjan explains, a strategic cut like this one will create the
illusion of width where diamond faces don’t have it. 
Maldonado
cites client Lily Aldridge as the ultimate muse when it comes to
this particular haircut for square-shaped faces thanks to her long
length and the fact that she has little to no layers. For styling,
this cut is pretty low-maintenance, but for a super-glamorous
finish, he recommends blowing out damp hair with a round brush
(definitely add some shine-giving heat protectant!) before taking
strands for a few spins around a curling iron. For extra volume,
he’ll finish off the look by spritzing a volumizing spray through
the lengths of the hair for some extra oomph and
texture. 
Though Rosie
Huntington-Whiteley may be rocking a shorter cut these days, when
we think of deep, dramatic, super-romantic side parts, her
sweeping strands of yesteryear are the first to come to mind. The
major side part coupled with the model’s long, minimal layers help
stretch out the shortened appearance of a squared-off jaw and,
according to Marjan, help add some extra softness. “I love
styling long hair with GHD’s Soft Curl Iron ($199) to add wave and
movement around the face especially,” she shares. “Try prepping the
hair with Ouai Wave Spray ($26) and then blow-drying. When hair is
dry, go back in with the curling iron to curl both sides away from
the face, leaving the ends straight for a more modern
finish.”
According
to Marjan, curly hair types don’t need to get cut as often
because of the natural, spiral growth pattern. Usually, she says,
you can go in for a trim anywhere between three and six months
depending on your curl pattern and hair-growth cycle. However,
if you have long waves and layers, you can probably stick it out
for eight to 10 weeks in order to maintain the pieces around the
face and to help stave off pesky split ends. “To style big bouncy
curls like Henson’s, prep damp hair with Aveda’s Be Curly Curl
Enhancer ($25). Then add the diffuser attachment on your hair dryer
using the high-heat, low-pressure setting. Take your time with the
curls to avoid too much frizz.” Next up, the seven pillars of
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