oblong face, solved
The face is clearly longer than it is wide, with forehead, cheeks, and jaw all close to the same width and fairly straight sides. The chin is often gently rounded. If your face reads as a soft rectangle and length is the first thing you notice, you are oblong.
Women's picks for a oblong face
A brow-skimming fringe is the single most effective move for a long face, which is why two bang styles open this list. Jaw-length bobs with full ends add width low on the face, and blowouts, waves, and shag layers build volume at the sides instead of the crown.
Men's picks for a oblong face
The barbering rule for long faces is a modest top and fuller sides. Crops and Caesar cuts bring fringe onto the forehead, which shortens the face immediately, while a low fade or scissor-cut sides avoids the stripped look that makes a long face longer.
Extra height at the crown, tight bare sides, and very long, straight, center-parted hair all stretch the face further. If you love long hair, keep waves and layers in it rather than wearing it flat.
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oblong face questions
Do bangs make a long face look shorter?
Yes, more than any other single change. A fringe covers part of the forehead, which visually removes an inch or more of length. Full, blunt bangs give the strongest effect; curtain bangs give a softer version while adding width at the temples. Stylists suggest them first for oblong faces.
What should men with long faces ask their barber for?
Ask for fringe and moderate sides: a French crop, Caesar, or textured crop with a low fade, and say you want to avoid extra height on top. If you wear it longer, curtains with a middle part add width at the cheekbones, which suits a long face better than slicked-back styles.
Is a middle part bad for an oblong face?
With long, flat, straight hair, a middle part emphasizes vertical lines. Add a bend and it changes: curtains on men and curtain bangs or waves on women use a center part while still pushing width outward. The part matters less than the volume around it.