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Hairstyles are a key in men style!
It helps to bring out the best features of you and look good overall.
But not all hairstyles have the same effect on you!
So how do you get a good haircut?
You’ll have to pick it according to your face shape! And that’s exactly what you’re going to learn in this blog post.
So without further ado, let’s get into it, shall we?
Why Pick a Hairstyle for Your Face?
Let’s start by answering the question, why do you need to pick your hairstyle according to the face shape. Well, to put it simply, it will help to make your face look more symmetrical.
With the correct hairstyle, you’ll hide the imperfections of your face and bring out the best. For example, if you have a circular face shape, you might want to wear a quiff to make your face look a bit longer and less rounded.
So finding your face shape is critical if you want to look the best.
What Face Shape Do You Have?
Now that you know why you need to pick a hairstyle according to your face, let’s find out what shape it has! There are six main face shapes:
- Oval Face Shape. If you have this face shape, then your face length is greater than the width of your cheekbones. Additionally, your forehead is wider than your jawline. While this type of face shape isn’t the manliest, it is a good one to have. That’s due to being very symmetrical which opens up for experiments!
- Square Face Shape. This face shape has a sharp jawline. Also, the width of the forehead and jawline are even. If you have this face shape, then congratulations, you’ve got the best possible face. Many men envy you because it’s the manliest shape due to having a chiselled jawline!
- Round Face Shape. This is a face shape that is similar to an oval face shape. The only significant difference is that the face length and width of cheekbones is identical. This is a bit difficult shape for short hairstyles as it makes your face look more rounded.
- Triangle Face Shape. A triangle face shape is an irregular face shape. This face shape has a longer jawline and cheekbone width than the forehead one. For this face shape, the best would be to grow a beard. This will help you to create even more symmetry.
- Rectangle Face Shape. This face shape is similar to a square one. The only notable difference is that the length of your face is longer than the width of your cheekbones. This is another great face shape to have, as you have the same good thing as square one – you’ve got a strong jawline.
- Diamond Face Shape. This is probably the rarest shape of them all. If you have this face shape, you mostly have a strong and sharp jawline, and the width of your cheekbones is more significant than your forehead and jawline.
To find out your face shape, all you have to do is go to the mirror and see what shape you’ve got. Measuring will also help you to choose the correct one.
P.S While there are six main different face shapes, I cannot emphasise enough that your face is unique to you. This means that your face isn’t going to fit for any of the mentioned shapes perfectly. So try to find two or three face shapes that are the most similar to you, and then try to find a haircut that suits all of them.
10 Best Hairstyles For Your Face Shape
Now that you know your face shape, it’s time to pick the correct hairstyle. I’ve listed out 11 different hairstyles, which you can try out no matter what face shape you have!
#1 – Pompadour
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Face Shape: Diamond, Oval, Round, Triangle, Square
A pompadour haircut has short sides but a high volume top. This is a classic 50s rockstar look. It was rocked by famous people like Fonzi and Elvis Presley. Today you can see Bruno Mars and David Beckham wearing them. It’s a classic that will never go out of style.
#2 – Quiff
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Face Shape: Oval, Round, Diamond, Triangle
Quiff is a hairstyle that is most similar to an undercut. The only notable difference is that the top of the hair is styled upwards and slightly combed aside. This gives it an appealing and a bit of a messy look.
#3 – Buzzcut
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Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond, Rectangle
Buzzcut is an iconic hairstyle for short hair. The hairstyle usually has very short hair all over the head. It’s great for those who want a genuinely low-maintenance haircut. You don’t even have to put any hair product. But if you have a circular face shape, it’s best to avoid this hairstyle. It just makes your face look even more round.
#4 – Undercut
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Face Shape: Oval, Round, Square, Diamond, Rectangle
The undercut is another classical and distinctive hairstyle for men. The best way to describe this is by contrasting the length of the top and sides. Usually, you see men having faded sides and medium to long hair on the top.
#5 – Side part
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Face Shape: Oval, Square, Triangle, Diamond
Side Part is the best hairstyle for those who want a more conservative way to style their hair. The haircut is similar to a crew cut due to usually being a short hairstyle. The hair is generally combed to the side without much volume.
#6 – Slicked Back
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Face Shape: Oval, Rectangle, Triangle, Square
Slick Back is a haircut that is for those who want to look both professional and stylish at the same time. It’s usually a mid-to-long hairstyle, but there are also some short hair versions. The thing that makes it iconic is that the hair is combed to the back of your head.
#7 – Fringe
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Face Shape: Triangle, Diamond, Oval
Fringe is a hairstyle that is easy to identify. People who rock this look don’t brush their hair to the sides or back. Instead, they keep the hair be around their forehead. There are many variations of this hairstyle, including french crops, long bangs etc.
#8 – Crew cut
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Face Shape: Oval, Square, Diamond, Rectangle
This hairstyle is similar to a buzz cut, but instead of having short hair all around the head, they have a bit more hair on the top. Just like the previously mentioned hairstyle, this is a haircut that is low maintenance. You don’t even have to style it, but if you want to put some hair product, I recommend putting a matte one for texture.
#9 – Comb Over
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Face Shape: Oval, Square, Triangle, Diamond
Comb Over is a haircut that is similar to a side part. The only significant difference is that a Comb over has been combed to one of the sides with volume. This look has become very popular with stylish men and celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, Cristiano Ronaldo and Brad Pitt.
#10 – Ivy League
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Face Shape: Square, Round, Diamond, Oval
Ivy League is another haircut that is similar to a crew cut. The only difference is that the top hair is long enough to have the hair combed over the sides. This hairstyle is mainly left a bit messy, but you could also keep it looking sharp by combing them straight.
Conclusion
And that’s it! Now you know how to pick the correct haircut according to your face shape.
So what hairstyle did you choose?
Comment down below; I’d love to hear from you.
