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Make sure your hairstyle suits your face shape with our expert advice for choosing the right haircut
You may not realise it, but your face shape determines the style you should wear your hair in. A blunt fringe hairstyle or an androgynous cropped hairstyle might be on trend, but are they right for your face shape?
Follow our guide to picking the right hairstyle for your face shape – whether you have a round face shape, a long face shape or a diamond face shape, we can help you find the perfect hairstyle to suit you.
So read on and discover how you can style your hair for your face shape today…

Blonde wavy hairstyle
Best for: Square face shape
Soften a square face and strong jawline with a wispy cut that falls to one side. Longer hair will suit a square face shape as well – short hair will emphasise your chin and jaw much more.

Mid-length hairstyle with blunt fringe
Best for: Oblong face shape
Flatter your oblong-shaped face with a heavy fringe and razor-sharp shoulder length ends. A blunt fringe will balance out a long straight face shape. Single-length hair to your shoulders will also add width to a slim face shape.

Short messy cropped hairstyle
Best for: Round face shape
A short crop will flatter a round face shape, showing off your features. Don’t suffocate your face with long, fussy layers: keep it clean and modern.

Glamorous waves hairstyle
Best for: Oblong face shape
Soften an oblong face shape with a long curly or wavy hairstyle, which will also help to add width to your face. Part the hair on the side to give the illusion of a rounder face shape.

Long straight ponytail hairstyle
Best for: Oval face shape
Those lucky ladies with an oval face shape can pull off any style. Opt for a hairstyle that is pulled back and doesn’t hide your beautiful bone structure.

Elfin crop hairstyle
Best for: Heart face shape
Opt for a side-swept fringe and light, flicked layers at the nape of the neck to flatter a heart-shaped face. A blunt fringe and one-length style will only make your face look wider and shorter.

60s ponytail hairstyle
Best for: Triangular face shape
Balance and soften your jawline with chin-length layers. Long hair pulled back, but with light layers around the face will work well. Avoid a solid style that draws attention towards your jaw.

Short wavy hairstyle
Best for: Heart face shape
Opt for a textured chin-length bob to flatter your face shape. Part on the side and add volume with soft curls for a sexy take on the classic bob.

Vintage blow dry hairstyle
Best for: Heart shaped face
Balance out a smaller chin with a voluminous hairstyle. A soft, side-sweeping fringe and flicked-out layers will make the face appear balanced, longer and slimmer all over.

Sleek bob with fringe hairstyle
Best for: Oblong face shape
Add width to your face with a blunt, chin-length bob. Adding a heavy-set fringe will also shorten the face, making it appear rounder.

Beehive hairstyle
Best for: Square face shape
Short and medium length hair is perfect for a square face shape. Add height at the crown to lengthen your face and soften your jawline.

Soft blonde long crop
Best for: Triangular face shape
Avoid styles that are one length and opt for choppy crops and bobs. Taper your hair at the jawline and add a soft, flattering side-swept fringe.

Short bob hairstyle with fringe
Best for: Diamond face shape
Add width to your face with a chin length bob. Shorten your diamond face shape with a blunt fringe.

Mid length hairstyle
Best for: Diamond face shape
Show off your fabulous bone structure with a swept back style. Tuck hair behind the ears and ensure there is length around the neck and chin to flatter your face shape. Avoid middle partings without a fringe.

Short bobbed hairstyle
Best for: Diamond shape face
Widen the lower half of your face with this voluminous ‘do. Keep hair parted on the side and ensure the ends are blunt and healthy-looking.

Short Cropped Asymmetric Hairstyle
Best for: Oval face shape
Rejoice in the ability to wear edgy styles and trends and still look great. An oval face can take this androgynous, side-swept look – so be brave and give it a go this season!

Long curly hairstyle
Best for: Round face shape
Create the illusion of a slimmer face with a long curly hairstyle. Part hair in the middle and don’t be tempted to add a fringe!

Mid length straight hairstyle
Best for: Square face shape
Side-swept hair that falls gently over the face will flatter a square face shape. Add texture and definition with soft layers.

Mid length hairstyle
Best for: All face shapes
If you are looking for a seriously sexy hairstyle, this one will suit – whatever your face shape. Parted off centre and with hidden layers for extra volume, this is one hairstyle we should all try this season.