Best Hairstyles for Oblong Faces
Oblong faces are noticeably longer than they are wide. These cuts shorten the face a touch and add some width across the sides.
Skip the tall crown. Side presence, fringe, or a bit more width usually makes the face read shorter and more balanced.
- 01 Textured crops
- 02 Curtain bangs
- 03 Side parts
- 04 Medium-length cuts with width
Instead of scrolling through hundreds of cuts, start with styles matched to oblong face proportions. Use this as your shortlist, then preview the finalists on your own photo.
Buzz Cut for Oblong Face
Crew Cut for Oblong Face
Textured Crop for Oblong Face
Curtain Bangs for Oblong Face
Side Part for Oblong Face
Best Hairstyles for Oblong Face
Hime Cut for Oblong Face
Fade for Oblong Face
Man Bun for Oblong Face
Pompadour for Oblong Face
Quiff for Oblong Face
Slick Back for Oblong Face
Undercut for Oblong Face
Lob for Oblong Face
Shag Haircut for Oblong Face
Butterfly Cut for Oblong Face
Bixie for Oblong Face
Edgar Cut for Oblong Face
French Bob for Oblong Face
Modern Mullet for Oblong Face
Octopus Haircut for Oblong Face
Pixie Cut for Oblong Face
Wolf Cut for Oblong Face
Frequently Asked Questions
01. What is the main mistake with oblong faces?
Adding too much height on top is the most common mistake. That makes an already long face look longer.
02. Do bangs help an oblong face?
Yes. Fringe can visually shorten the forehead and reduce the impression of length, which is often exactly what oblong faces need.
03. Should oblong faces avoid fades?
Not entirely, but very tight high fades can remove too much side width. Lower or softer tapers tend to be more forgiving.
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