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As with anyface shape, certain haircuts and styles are more flattering than others.
“Texture is a huge one with oblong face shapes,” says hairstylist McKenzie Lehmann.
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The shattered cut is all about choppy ends and tons of angles that can easily hold volume and structure.
Kerry Washington’s curlyshagis a stunning iteration, but the cut works on every texture and length.
Center-Parted Ponytail
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Ciara’s sleek updo serves to complement her oblong face shape.
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Lehmann explains, “Expose those ears and let them give your face more width.”
Regarding your updo’s positioning, “Place it at about center or the lower part of the head.
Piecy Pixie
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Think oblong faces can’t go short?
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“I cant get enough ofcurtain bangson oblong face shapes,” says Lehmann.
Blunt Bangs
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Liv Tyler’s blunt, brow-skimming bangs are sweet as can be.
Perfectly Messy Bun
Rihanna knows how to make amessy bunlook chic.
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Her loose updo is enhanced by the face-framing pieces cascading past her chin.
Angled Bob
Supermodel Iman’s angled bob helps define her neck while bangs flatter her forehead.
It’s aflattering haircut for women over 50or any age for that matter.
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“It’s just more flattering.
Shorter angles take away from the length of your face.”
Characterized by its signature earlobe-grazing length, the French bob is a masterclass in striking sophistication.
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Sandra Oh’s sculpted curls and side-swept bob take a page straight out of Old Hollywood.
Teased Curls
There’s no such thing as too much volume when you have an oblong face.
Case in point: Tyra Banks’s bouncy, voluminous curls.
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Half-Up, Half-Down
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Kerry Washington’shalf-up, half-down ‘dois flattering in so many ways.
For one, natural curls lend volume and width.
Wispy curly bangs serve to shorten the face.
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The shoulder length is just the icing on the cake.
“For example, long layers with shorter angles starting near your cheekbones or lips.”
Didier recommends styling a cut like Kim Kardashian with big waves or a voluminousblowout.
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Swift’s cut is a modern style that can work for any age.
Add aheadbandlike Lea Michele if you’re so inclined.
That’s certainly the case with Maggie Q’s masterfully layered lob.
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It’s a great option if you have straight or fine hair.
The simplicity also lets you play with color.Highlights, anyone?
However, keep in mind that if you go too long, it can elongate your face.
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To create balance, opt for layers and a tousled style like Gisele.
Bonus: Curls help add width to her face.
More volume in the hair helps to balance out an oblong face.
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The key is to ensure these waves never look too “done.”
A middle part, plenty of volume through the roots, and a wave that’s loose and manageable.
Plus, you have to appreciate the messy intricacy ofcurly bangs.
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Integrate a light styling product (we like Verb’sGhost Weightless Hair Oil) to smooth flyaways.
Even better, it’s easy to maintain.
To add some oomph, style a pixie with a beaded headband or your hair accessorydu jour.
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To get hertexture, ask your stylist for long layers.
They will keep the edges of this cut lighter and create movement.
The key to curls like these is to keep hairproperly moisturized, so invest in a deep-conditioning hair mask.
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Use a wave wand to create perfectly shaped curls as seen here.
A pomade will help add texture.
However, you could give the classic style a twist by adding a few face-framing curls to add balance.
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We love how the blunt, layered cut frames Smalls’s face perfectly.
Both styles are great.
Shorter hair will round out the face, while longer hair will draw attention to your natural features.
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When going longer, consider adding texture and/or volume so as not to elongate the face.
Any face shape can benefit from layers, which add volume and movement to your cut.
Long layers are a safe choice for all hair types and textures.
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In short, all types.
Bangs partially cover the forehead and create the illusion of a shorter face.
This will flatter an oblong face.
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