Hair Care

Face Shape Haircut Mistakes

Should you cut fringe like Christina Ricci? See if your haircut is flattering your face

by Anna Jimenez

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Shape: Square How to tell: Angular jawbone and hairline
What suits your shape: Lots of face-framing layers and a side part can soften angular facial bone structure. "It draws attention to the cheekbones and makes an angular face seem less severe," Buckett says.
Square-shaped stars:
Long: Gwyneth Paltrow
A side part camouflages a right-angled hairline, and pulled-forward long layers cover a square jaw to make it seem less prominent
Medium: Jennifer Garner
Tousled waves with long, face-framing layers partially cover the jaw to downplay angles and add fullness
Short:
A shaggy, layered cut with a deep side part balances the strong angles of the jaw

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Needed more info. I've always thought I have a square shape face, but this leaves me thinking I MIGHT have a round -- although still unsure. All I know is my short shag hairstyle with bangs and a side part is highly flattering.

by purple9a Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

Same info.

by Mollysunshine Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 05:24AM Report as inappropriate

This I'm heart shape....

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

I pretty much comb my hair any way i want, but i have a long face so it didnt matter.

by nicky22 Friday, October 26, 2012 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate

I am 69 Yrs. Young, have a round small face with sharp features. Am 5'2" so need height at top of head. Am tired of short, curly hair. Any suggestions?

by LizDixon004 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 09:45AM Report as inappropriate

Not a very thorough article.

by robyne00 Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 04:22PM Report as inappropriate

This article wasn't very informative...they could have given more variation for hairstyles.

by MizzPink Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:15AM Report as inappropriate

I have a long face and I have to be careful not to drag it down.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:06AM Report as inappropriate

I always get so confused with face shapes. I have no idea what mine is. All I know is it definetly isn't heart shaped.

by MssDani Friday, March 23, 2012 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate

I love how they just skimped out on the oval shape - Yay, you can do whatever you want.

by SummerOrchid Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate