Oval face stylePixie cut
a pixie highlights the balanced symmetry of an oval face.
Best Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Oval faces are the most versatile face shape — almost every hairstyle flatters them. The best cuts play up your balanced proportions: try a pixie or crop if you like short hair, a lob or shoulder-length waves for medium, and long layers or curtain bangs for length. Below we break down the best hairstyles for oval faces by hair length.
Short Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Oval face style
Oval face styleTextured crop
the crop adds width at the crown, flattering your natural proportions.
Oval face styleClassic bob (jaw-length)
a jaw-length bob frames the face without hiding its oval shape.
Medium Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Oval face styleLob (long bob)
the lob's length draws the eye down, elongating your balanced features.
Oval face styleShoulder-length waves
soft waves add movement without overwhelming an oval face.
Oval face styleShag with curtain bangs
the shag's layers and curtain bangs open up the face, a top pick for ovals.
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Long Hairstyles for Oval Faces
Oval face styleLong layers
long layers add dimension while keeping the face shape front and center.
Oval face styleCurtain bangs with long hair
curtain bangs frame an oval face without shortening it.
Oval face styleSleek blunt cut
a blunt cut's clean line complements the oval's even proportions.
How to Know If You Have an Oval Face
An oval face typically has a forehead that is slightly wider than the jaw. The cheekbones are the widest point, the chin is softly rounded, and the face length is about 1.5 times its width. If those proportions sound familiar, you may have an oval face — or you can use our free test for a quick starting point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hairstyles look best on an oval face?+
Almost all hairstyles flatter an oval face, but the top picks are pixies and bobs for short hair, lobs and waves for medium, and long layers or curtain bangs for long hair.
Is an oval face the most attractive face shape?+
An oval face is widely considered the most versatile and balanced face shape, which is why so many hairstyles suit it.
How do I know my face shape?+
Measure your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline. An oval face has a forehead slightly wider than the jaw, with cheekbones as the widest point and a face length about 1.5 times its width. Or use our free face shape test.