How to Choose the Perfect Hairstyle for Your Face Shape
Understanding your face shape isn’t about following rules - it’s about knowing which styles enhance your best features. From the perfect bob to the right round face headband, a few simple tweaks can completely change how your haircut frames your face.
How to How do I figure out my face shape?
The easiest way is to look in the mirror with your hair pulled back. Focus on where your face is widest - forehead, cheekbones, or jaw - and the overall length.
Round: Cheeks are the widest point, with a soft jawline.
Oval: Slightly longer than wide, with balanced proportions.
Square: Strong jaw and equally wide forehead.
Heart: Wider forehead, tapering to a narrow chin.
Diamond: Narrow forehead and jaw with pronounced cheekbones.
Many people fall between shapes, so don’t get hung up on labels - think of it as a helpful guide, not a rulebook.
What haircut suits my face shape and hair type?
Every face shape can wear short hair - it’s all in the cut.
Oval faces can carry any short look, from pixies to cropped bobs.
Round faces benefit from asymmetrical cuts that add vertical lines.
Square faces suit soft, layered short styles to offset strong features.
Heart and diamond faces shine with textured or side-swept pixies.
If you’re going short, a small clip or French Barrette can define your style and add polish - proof that accessories elevate even the simplest cuts.
Which face shapes are typically suited for shorter hair styles?
Round face:
Add height and structure with long layers, side parts or an angled bob. Avoid blunt cuts at cheek level - they widen the face. Soft waves or a textured pixie can create flattering movement.
Pair it with a Hair Claw Clip to lift volume at the crown, or a Narrow Headband to elongate your look without flattening your style.
Oval face:
This shape is the most versatile. Almost any cut works - from sleek lobs to short shags. Try a centre-parted style with Snap Clips for a balanced, modern finish.
Square face:
Go for soft, layered cuts that frame your face. Wispy bangs and shoulder-length styles help soften strong angles. The Narrow Bow Barrette Clip adds a curved, feminine contrast to a structured jawline.
Heart or diamond face:
Bangs or chin-length layers balance a wider forehead or cheekbones. A Small Barrette Clip just behind one ear draws attention to the eyes and cheekbones beautifully.
Your hair type matters just as much as your shape. Fine hair suits lighter layering, while thick or curly textures benefit from soft shaping to control volume.
Do face shapes really matter in picking hairstyles?
In truth, face shapes are a guideline, not a commandment. They help you understand balance and proportion - but confidence and texture often matter more. Many iconic cuts “break” the supposed rules because they highlight individuality rather than symmetry.
Choosing styles that feel like you is always the best look. Once your hair feels right, a luxury French accessory makes it yours. Whether it’s Claw Clip for delicate strands or a sculptural barrette to anchor your up-do, each piece from Tegen Accessories is handmade in France for timeless quality - and designed to flatter every face shape.
In short: discover your shape, choose a cut that complements your texture, and finish it with a piece that feels as individual as you. Beauty isn’t about perfect proportions - it’s about harmony, balance, and the right clip to bring it all together.
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