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There are a number of flattering haircuts and styles that suitoval-shaped faces.
“An oval face has often been considered the ‘perfect shape.’
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Some will argue that any cut will look good on this face.
I tend to agree.
you might also use this time to play with fun accessories like barrettes and trendy hair clips.
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She recommends a pomade to add shine and control to the fringe when styling.
Our pick: Ouai’s Matte Pomade for its texture-refining formula and medium hold.
Natural Pompadour
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Add height to a classic pixie with apompadour.
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Lock the style in place with a strong-hold hairspray like the Sebastian Shaper Fierce Hairspray.
We love howRyan Destinystyles her bob in awet lookwith some volume at the root.
To style, Friese instructs, “Blowdry with BosleyMD Volumizing & Thickening Styling Mousse.
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Use a round brush to create volume at the roots and bend at the ends.
Set with a finishing spray.”
Here,Kelly Rowland’s heavy bangs and chin-length bob accentuate her eyes, Friese points out.
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Adding some oil and letting it air-dry will keep it looking damp all day.
We love Living Proof’s Full Thickening Mousse because it thickens without stiffening.
Hair on each side of the head is equal in length (albeit cut at an angle).
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Layered Bob
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Donning thinner or fine hair?
You’ll likely find it best to keep your cut on the shorter side.
A texture spraylike Sexy Hair Surfer Girl Dry Texturizing Spray will add some thickness.
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Blunt Bob
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The classic bob willnever go out of style.
Modern Shag
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Looking for a tousled ‘do?
Themodern shagis the perfect complement to an oval-shaped face because of its softness.
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Finish with a product like Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray.
The result is a waterfall of hair that adds volume up top.
Curtain Bangs
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Low-maintenance and stylish,curtain bangsflatter an oval face.
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Use hot rollers for a similar look, parting the hair slightly to the center for added drama.
For this look, try air-drying, and remember that some texture spray goes a long way.
The versatility of this cut cannot be overstated.
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Style it straight for a sleek look, or soften it up with curls like Olga Kurylenko.
For added drama, curl your hair a laEva Mendes.
To avoid dragging an oval face shape downward, Abramite suggests addinglayers.
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“I recommend styling the layers in a way that sweeps away from the face to reveal the cheekbones.
The goal is to open up the face rather than cover it up.”
The length and volume complement your features and help to create balance.
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To achieve a successfulside-swept bang, the parting should be above your pupil.
Beachy Face-Framing Layers
We can’t get enough of Sienna Miller’s California-cool tousled waves.
While “wavy hair is great for this style, straight hair may hang too flat.
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Blow-dry with a round brush after applying a volumizing mousse on wet hair,” she says.
To set, finish with a spritz of hairspray.
If you have natural waves, work with those.
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Otherwise, use a wide barrel curling iron and brush the waves out with your fingers.
Take the end and braid it tightly, fastening it with another elastic at the bottom.
Finish with shine spray and flexible-hold hair spray to set.
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Use a strong-hold gel on top and slick back your natural curls to just above your ears.
Then, leave your texture on display at the bottom.
Leona Lewis’honey-blonde highlightsalso lend interest to this half-and-half style.
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Center-Parted Topknot
The standard topknot looks a lot more interesting with a severe center part.
Copy Lea Michele’s look above by combing the hair up and back.
Secure the topknot by wrapping added hair around the elastic to hide it.
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Casual Toussle
The best hairstyles for oval-shaped faces don’t always require a ton of effort effort.
This look on Jennifer Garner proves that a side part and tousled waves works wonder for any occasion.
Sleek and Center-Parted
Jennifer Lopezshows that those with oval-shaped faces need not worry about a center part.
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She wears sleek, straight hair and a middle part with ease.
One of her most-worn styles, though, is her cascadingcopper-brown waves.
We love how she adds some interest with thisdramatic side part.
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A layered haircut will create more movement and can help the hair to blend more seamlessly.
Those with fine, wavy hair would be wise to accentuate their waves.
Just be sure to ask for layers, which will make hair look thicker, but not weighed down.
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