7 Flattering And Trending Hairstyles For Long Faces

A bad hairstyle is all you need to ruin your look. You may have chosen the right outfit, accessories, and makeup, but a hairstyle that does not suit your face can break your style. If you have a long face, we can help you out with some hairstyles for long faces.

But why do you have to choose a hairstyle based on your face shape? Well, the right hairstyle can complement your face and amp up your style quotient.

Award-winning hairstylist Alicia Igess Jones says, “There are rules of engagement when styling or cutting your hair. The first one is to consider the face shape. Knowing what works best for your face shape is half the battle.”

Selecting the correct hairstyle is crucial as a bad one can make your face look longer, wider, or simply out of shape. On the other hand, a good haircut helps you enhance the best facial features and play down the not so prominent ones.

Several hairstyles suit a long face, and in this article, you will find the best hairstyles that go well with this shape. Keep reading to know more!

Before You Get Started

• If you go for bangs, trim them every 2-3 weeks to keep them fresh and healthy.
• If your hair is long, volume at the sides is essential for reducing the length of your face.
• If you have thin or fine long hair, spray some dry shampoo or texturizing powder on your scalp to add extra volume. Blow-drying your hair upside down works too.
• Focus on soft and loose curls or waves to enhance your facial features.

Flattering Hairstyles For Long Faces

Here, we have explored the 7 best hairstyles for long faces. These styles are in fashion and can elevate your everyday basic looks.

Style 1

Here’s one of the best medium-length hairstyles for women with long faces! You can add waves to your layers to make your hair look voluminous. This also makes your face look more streamlined and smaller. Add a slightly slanted side part that ends at the crown to add a touch of height to your face shape. A center part can be too sharp and harshens facial lines like wrinkles.

Style 2

The shag haircut has remained popular for a reason. It complements most face shapes, particularly long and oblong face shapes. Glamorize your shag cut with curls and you’re the winner at who looks the best anywhere!

Style 3

If you have a long face but are blessed with straight hair, then blunt or side-swept bangs can be used to create more width and add fun to the overall look. These haircuts will aim to create an illusion of a shorter face because they cover up large foreheads or any other asymmetrical features typically seen on long faces. The volume will aim to make the face look a little broader, thus offering a great look for long faces. This is one of the well known and flattering hairstyles for long faces and you can try it too.. as it is easy to maintain.

A blogger wanted to switch her style by changing her hairstyle. She cut her hair short with straight bangs to suit her short head and long face. “I played a little with which direction my bangs would go, but ultimately decided on a straight part (i).”

Quick Tip

You should have a fringe covering a third of your face. This will provide you with perfect proportions and balance the facial features.

Style 4

The perfect hair length for face-framing long faces is shoulder length straight hair. It should be cut in long layers. The shortest layer should end at the chin and frame your face while highlighting the bone structure at the jawline. It looks very formal and is ideal for the workplace. This hairstyle is one of the well-known long-face hairstyles. You can also carry off this choppy medium hairstyle for long faces at some formal functions or get-togethers.

Style 5

If you plan to keep your hair short, chin-length bobs are perfect for you as they create the illusion of width and look very glamorous. You can also opt for an ”A Line” long bob (lob), keeping the back about 1 1/2 inches shorter than the front.

Jones adds, “A long face and a big or wide forehead go together to make the best combination for bangs to be a success. Side-swept bangs are a great option for someone who doesn’t desire straight bangs. It is soft and sexy.”

Style 6

Just like bangs, fringes also help to tone down a long forehead. If you’re game for it, try the thick blunt fringe. Wear it super-straight up to the eyebrows and get ready to turn heads. When going for this, you can keep your hair long and straight too. Loosely tousled waves can also help add a bit of softness.

Style 7

Although long hair is not advisable for long faces, this can be altered if you have curly or wavy hair. It helps to add volume and width to the sides of your face and looks very feminine.

No-no’s for long faces:

• If you have short hair, do not go for short layers that add volume on your head. It’ll only add further height.
• Avoid too much hair length that will only further elongate your face.
• Too little hair length will also be a disaster. Find the perfect balance

Quick Tip

Instead of a sleek, tight ponytail or an updo, go for a loose, tousled hairstyle with flowing wispy strands to achieve an illusion of width.

Layer haircuts work brilliantly in giving the illusion of a shorter and rounder face. In the following section, we have elaborated on some layering techniques that work for long faces. Scroll down.

Layering Techniques For Long Faces

Incorporating layers helps frame your face and gives it a balanced look. Here are a few layering tips to achieve an attractive look.

• Face-framing Layers

Layers around the face make the cheeks appear wider. This technique shifts the attention to the middle part of the face, making it appear balanced.

• Soft-textured Layers

Feathery layers offer the hair a bouncy look and draw attention away from the face shape. They add dimension to the face while preventing the hair from falling flatly against it.

• Chin-length Layers

Adding layers near your chin or shoulders offers the face a more proportionate look. They break the vertical illusion of the face.

• Tousled Layers

These layers offer the hair a voluminous appearance, adding width to your face. They balance out the length of the face and give it a flattering look.

Consult a professional hair stylist for expert recommendations. They will assess your hair type and texture and consider your lifestyle to suggest the ideal hairstyle for your long face. Trusting a hairstylist is better than opting for a random style to avoid hair blunders.

Infographic: 14 Celebrities Who Have Long Faces

If you thought hairstyles for long faces were limited, you must be glad to know that the options are endless. You can also take a cue from various celebrities with long faces rocking gorgeous hairstyles. Check out the infographic below and steal the hairstyles from these beauties with long faces.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Short or long hair: which is better for long faces?

Short hair looks great for a long face. If your hair is longer, your face might look longer. Hence, go for bangs or any hairstyles that add more volume that suits your long face. Avoid tall hairdos or hair with height. The thickness of your hair also plays a major role in whether or not you should go long or short hair.

Are bangs good for long faces?

Bangs look really great on long faces. They are easy to manage – and especially grown-out bangs are the most flattering on long faces. Curtain bangs, side bangs, and swoops are some great alternatives to the traditional straight bangs that you can try.

How can I make my long face rounder naturally?

Opting for hairstyles like curtain bangs, wolfcut, shag haircut, and wavy lob can help create the illusion of a wider frame and high cheekbones. This trick will make a long face look more round and proportionate.

How do you know if you have a long face?

A few common features of a long face include a round jawline and chin, a wide forehead, and low cheekbones. If you can see such features on your profile, chances are you have a long face.

What hairstyles should I avoid if I have a long face?

Avoid high ponytails, top buns, and super long, straight hair as they further accentuate the length of a long face.

Illustration: Flattering And Trending Hairstyles For Long Faces

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

Find the top 20 hairstyles for women with long faces from the video below! From lobs to medium-length hairstyles, pick the one that will enhance your beauty.

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