Best Haircuts for Your Face Shape: A Stylist’s Guide

Choosing the right haircut can completely transform your look, enhancing your best features and complementing your natural face shape. At Mary G Hair, a multi-award-winning hairdresser in Wolverhampton, I specialize in creating bespoke haircuts that suit each individual. Whether you have a round, oval, square, heart, or diamond-shaped face, this guide will help you find the most flattering style.

How to Determine Your Face Shape

Before choosing a haircut, it’s important to understand your face shape. Look in the mirror and observe the width of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline. Identifying these features will help you pick the right style that enhances your natural beauty.

Best Haircuts for Each Face Shape

1. Round Face

Characteristics: Soft, curved lines with a similar width and length.

Best Haircuts: Long layers, side-swept bangs, and face-framing layers help to elongate the face. A shoulder-length cut with added volume at the crown creates a more defined look.

Avoid: Blunt bobs or one-length cuts that accentuate roundness.

2. Oval Face

Characteristics: Balanced proportions with a slightly longer length than width.

Best Haircuts: Lucky you—almost any hairstyle suits an oval face! A sleek bob, layered waves, or a long, face-framing cut all work beautifully.

Avoid: Overly heavy bangs that may shorten the face.

3. Square Face

Characteristics: Strong jawline and a broad forehead.

Best Haircuts: Soft, wispy layers and side-swept bangs help to soften angular features. A shoulder-length cut with waves or a long bob (lob) is flattering.

Avoid: Blunt, straight bobs that emphasize sharp angles.

4. Heart-Shaped Face

Characteristics: Wider forehead and cheekbones with a narrow chin.

Best Haircuts: A chin-length bob or soft layers balance out the face shape. Curtain bangs or side-parted styles also enhance facial proportions.

Avoid: Short, blunt bangs that emphasize a wider forehead.

5. Diamond Face

Characteristics: High cheekbones with a narrow forehead and jawline.

Best Haircuts: A long layered cut, side-swept bangs, or a textured bob enhances the cheekbones and adds width where needed.

Avoid: Extremely short cuts that overexpose the narrow forehead and jaw.

Finding the Perfect Cut at Mary G Hair

At Mary G Hair, Wolverhampton, I provide expert hair consultations and bespoke haircuts tailored to your face shape. Whether you’re looking for a classic bob, a modern shag, or a seamless balayage to complement your cut, I ensure every client gets a personalized, luxury experience.

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Your haircut should enhance your natural beauty and suit your lifestyle. Let’s find the perfect style for you at Mary G Hair, where I offer a luxury 1:1 hairdressing experience in a relaxing, high-end salon setting.

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