Oblong Face Hairstyles
Oblong faces benefit from width and texture. Think layers, waves, and fringe options that reduce visual length.
Face shape traits
Face length is notably longer than width.
- •Long face shape
- •Narrow sides
- •Similar width throughout
What works well
- •Side-swept bangs
- •Layered cuts
- •Waves and curls
What to avoid
- •Long straight styles
- •High updos
- •Styles that add height at crown
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