square face, solved
Forehead, cheekbones, and jaw measure nearly the same width, and the jaw is the giveaway: it angles sharply below the ears instead of tapering. Face length is close to face width. If your jawline looks squared-off in a straight-on photo, this is your shape.
Women's picks for a square face
Movement is the theme in these picks. Shags and layered bobs scatter light around the jaw so the angle reads softer, curtain and wispy bangs bring curved lines to a straight forehead, and loose waves keep everything from sitting flat and boxy.
Men's picks for a square face
A square jaw is the face most barbers wish walked in more often, so you get two directions. Lean into the angles with a crew cut, buzz, or high and tight, or take them down a notch with a textured crop. Side parts and quiffs sit comfortably in between.
One-length cuts that stop right at the jaw draw a line under your squarest feature, and heavy blunt fringe adds a second horizontal bar up top. Neither is forbidden; both just need softening layers to work.
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square face questions
What bangs suit a square face?
Curtain bangs and wispy, see-through fringe. Both curve away from the center, which counters the straight lines of a square forehead and jaw. A heavy blunt fringe boxes the face in between two horizontal edges, so ask your stylist to keep softness in the ends if you go that route.
Should men with square faces avoid fades?
No. Fades suit square faces well; the question is what happens on top. A low or mid fade with length and texture up top softens the overall outline, while a skin-tight fade with a flat top makes everything more angular, which some men want. Decide which effect you are after first.
Is long hair good for a square face?
Yes, especially with layers that start below the jaw and a bend through the mid-lengths. Straight, one-length hair against a square jaw can look severe. If your hair is naturally straight, face-framing layers do most of the softening on their own.