When it comes to haircuts for oval face types, the oval face stands out for its slender lines that invite you to play with volume and proportions. Far from imposing rigid rules, these haircuts are simply supposed to help reveal its balance, either by softening its length or delicately framing its features. Here are nine hairstyles that particularly flatter this face shape.
What is an oval face?
The oval face is recognisable by its elongated shape, with a length significantly greater than its width. The forehead, cheekbones and jawline are generally of fairly uniform width, while the chin is often rounded rather than defined. This face shape differs from others in its more elongated proportions, giving an impression of verticality. The goal of haircuts for this face shape is therefore not to hide its silhouette, but to rebalance the proportions by adding bangs, creating width on the sides or visually shortening the face. Furthermore, when it comes to glasses, frames that add width are preferable—whether butterfly, Wayfarer or oversized—and especially those that are thick and well-structured, in order to rebalance the facial lines. On the other hand, it’s best to avoid very thin and narrow frames, which accentuate the elongated effect. Among celebrities with oblong faces are, for example, Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler and Gisele Bündchen, who regularly experiment with their hairstyles to highlight their facial proportions.