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A square-shaped face is characterized by angular features and, most notably, a more square-shaped chin.
If you have a square face, consider yourself lucky.
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Need a visual to understand what that actually looks like in real life?
If you have any natural waves or curls, consider leaving them naturalit’ll soften your angular features.
I then finish with a 1.5-inch large barrel curling iron to create some loose, bouncy waves."
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Italian Bob
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Welcome to the renaissance of theItalian bob.
If you go with this look, ensure to cut in just a few long layers for movement.
The rounded bob is perfect for someone who has actress Keira Knightley’s square face.
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you could see how this cut elongates her face, but maintains a nice edge.
This keeps the lines natural and removes any weight or bluntness which draws attention to the jaw."
In terms of styling, Vaccaro says that a flat iron is your best friend for this length.
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She looks perfectly balanced, and it’s flawless.
For this look, be sure to use a qualityshine spray, as the texture is key.
Long, Voluminous Layers
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Long layers will always complement a square face.
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“you might style textured layers many ways from straight to curly or beach waves,” says Hoey.
“For beach waves on dry hair, start with a heat protectant and hold spray.
Byrdie Tip
Looking to add more bounce to your hair?
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Wrap an inch to an inch and a half of hair around the barrel.
The more hair that wraps around the curling iron, the bouncier the wave.
“[It’s a] a soft style that has timeless appeal,” says Vaccaro.
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Spiraled Bob
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Looking to grow out that curly crop?
Tight coils and spirals give phenomenal structure to a square face without looking too severe.
Yara Shahidi’s layered bob does all the talking without weighing down her gorgeous features.
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Paired with her soft updo, the rounded shape of her fringe helps to soften her chiseled features.
Actress Minnie Driver has naturally super-curly hair, but she often straightens it.
The style of her hair works beautifully because it’s soft, wavy, and frames her face.
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To enhance your natural texture, Hoey recommends using “a cream orsalt sprayand diffusing.
To recreate her look, grab a shine spray and hair oil to finish off the fairly simple look.
A Weightless Cut
Long layers on mid-length ends create a gravity-defying cut.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s style brings all the joy of length without the feeling of being weighed down.
If hair is naturally straight, the long and sleek look requires little in terms of styling.
“There’s no need to layer this cut,” he adds.
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“Keep it looking modern and sleek by blunt-cutting the length with very little face-framing pieces.”
He recommends adding acurtain bangto accentuate the roundness of the cut.
This hairstyle is perfect for any occasion.
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Here, the aforementioned shag is up-leveled with curlsbangsand all.
The iconic shattered structured remains soft albeit with far more volume and movement.
Next, finger-comb out and finish with holding spray.
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As seen on Lucy Liu, the look is put-together without being overly structured.
We love how the cut maintains a rounded shape, balancing out the square angles of the face.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama fashions hers into a chic ponytail for a vivacious yet practical ‘do.
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Go for soft side bangs to soften the hard angles on your face.
If you have a strong jaw line that you’re looking to soften, opt for a side part.
Otherwise, a middle part with soft, face-framing layers would work, too.
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