Hairstyles For Long Face

Long faces need width to make them appear smaller, width can be added with different styles and cuts. We discuss some of the most flattering hairstyles for long face. The key to a perfect hairstyle for this type of face is to reduce the height and create width, hence avoid styles that are too long or too short as they will make the face look slender. Medium length hair with bangs and volume around the cheeks, bobs, layers etc are some of the hairstyles that would suit this face type.

Bangs - Side swept bangs are best for long face shapes, any cut that is around the nose, chin or cheeks is perfect for this type of facial structure. Long wispy bangs can also be used to flatter the length. Create drama on the frontal side of your face, hair at the back can be left straight and a little longer.

Curls and waves – Curls and waves look fabulous on long faces, they add volume and body to the hair and distract the slenderness of the face. Curly hair with a simple but deep U shaped cut will look fantastic on this face type. Also a deep V cut will compliment this facial structure. Avoid straight hair since it will drag the face and make it appear even longer.

Side parting - Avoid middle parting, as it highlights the vertical length of your face. Also avoid hairstyles that add height/length at the crown, for example if you do not have straight hair and you go for fringes it will only add volume around the crown which will make the face appear longer.

Bobs – Chin length bobs or a little longer around the collar bone are perfect for long faces. Hair that its curled in or out around the shoulder will also look good.