Face shape guide
Best Hairstyles for an Oval Face
An oval face shape is considered the most versatile and balanced. It is slightly longer than it is wide, with gently rounded features and a jawline slightly narrower than the forehead. Almost every hairstyle complements an oval face, making it the ideal shape for experimenting.
How to identify a oval face shape
Forehead is slightly wider than the chin
Face is longest at the center
Balanced proportions with gentle curves
No extreme angles or width points
Stylist tips
What works for oval faces
You can pull off almost any hairstyle — experiment freely
Avoid styles with too much height that can over-elongate
Both center and side parts work well
Bangs, layers, bobs, and long styles all complement your shape
Focus on your hair texture and lifestyle rather than face-shape rules
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Women's styles for oval faces
25 flattering styles curated for your face shape
Pixie Cut
A short, cropped style that frames the face beautifully. Low maintenance with high impact — perfect for showing off bone structure.
French Bob
Chin-length with soft micro bangs. The effortlessly chic Parisian cut that never goes out of style.
Classic Bob
The timeless one-length bob. Clean lines, endless versatility — from boardroom to brunch.
Micro Bob
An ultra-short bob that hits above the ears. The boldest bob trend — not for the faint of heart.
Layered Pixie
A softer pixie with layered texture on top. More versatile than a classic pixie with room to style.
Textured Lob
A long bob with lived-in texture and effortless movement. The ultimate versatile cut for any occasion.
Layered Bangs
Soft, blended bangs paired with face-framing layers that add dimension without weight.
Bixie
A bob-pixie hybrid — longer than a pixie, shorter than a bob. The sweet spot for low-maintenance style.
Long Layers
Classic cascading layers that add movement and dimension to long hair. A timeless foundation cut.
Half Up Half Down
The best of both worlds — volume and lift on top with flowing length below. Day-to-night versatility.
Long Curtain Layers
Face-framing curtain layers on long hair. The softest way to add shape without losing length.
Low Chignon
A polished low bun at the nape of the neck. Timeless elegance for formal events and everyday sophistication.
Italian Bob
The chin-length bob with effortless Mediterranean volume. Runway favorite that works everywhere.
Shaved Sides
Shaved or buzzed sides with longer length on top. A fearless, gender-fluid statement of bold self-expression.
Tomboy Cut
A soft, slightly grown-out boyish cut with piece-y texture. Effortless cool without trying.
Mixie Cut
A micro-pixie meets mullet hybrid — ultra-short with a tiny tail at the nape. The coolest cut nobody expected.
Hime Cut
Japanese princess cut — blunt bangs with sidelocks cut at cheekbone length and long back. Anime-inspired elegance.
Curtain Fringe
Soft, face-framing fringe that parts naturally in the center. The most universally flattering bang style.
Wispy Bangs
Delicate, see-through bangs that barely graze the forehead. Soft and romantic without full commitment.
Micro Bangs
Ultra-short bangs cut well above the eyebrows. Bold, editorial, and not for the faint-hearted.
The Rachel
The legendary layered cut made famous by Jennifer Aniston. Bouncy, face-framing layers with lots of body.
Farrah Fawcett Flip
Feathered, flipped-back layers inspired by the ultimate '70s icon. Glamorous, carefree, timeless.
High Ponytail
A sleek, pulled-back ponytail set high on the crown. Instant face-lift energy that commands attention.
Faux Hawk
Shorter sides with a longer center section styled upward. All the edge of a mohawk with versatile, everyday wearability.
Mohawk
Shaved sides with a dramatic strip of longer hair down the center. Fearless punk energy that makes a statement.
Men's styles for oval faces
48 sharp cuts that complement your face shape
Skin Fade
A clean gradient from skin to length on top. The modern barber's signature cut — sharp and polished.
Mid Fade
The fade starts at the temples for a balanced, versatile look. The most popular fade variation.
Taper Fade
A gradual, subtle taper from the ears down. Clean and professional — works in any setting.
Drop Fade
The fade line drops behind the ear for a natural, flowing transition. Subtle but detailed.
Buzz Cut
Close-cropped all over. Zero maintenance, maximum confidence. The ultimate clean slate.
Crew Cut
Short on the sides, slightly longer on top with a tapered front. The all-American classic.
Caesar Cut
Short, horizontal bangs with uniform length all around. Named after Julius Caesar, timeless as the empire.
French Crop
A textured fringe with cropped sides. The European take on the classic crop — effortlessly cool.
Pompadour
Volume swept up and back from the forehead. From Elvis to modern street style — always iconic.
Quiff
A voluminous front swept upward with shorter sides. The pompadour's cooler, more relaxed cousin.
Slick Back
Hair combed straight back with a wet or matte finish. Sophisticated power move for the boardroom.
Undercut
Dramatically short or shaved sides with longer hair on top. Bold contrast that makes a statement.
Classic Side Part
A crisp, defined part on one side. Gentleman's sophistication that never goes out of style.
Modern Comb Over
A clean side part with hair swept to one side, paired with a fade. Classic meets contemporary.
Curtain Hair
Center-parted, face-framing layers that fall like curtains. The '90s look that Gen-Z brought back.
Modern Mullet
Business in the front, party in the back — reimagined for today. Textured, intentional, and bold.
The Flow
Grown-out hair that flows naturally from front to back. Hockey player approved, universally admired.
Man Bun
Long hair tied up in a knot. From samurai to Silicon Valley — versatile, practical, and iconic.
Long & Straight
Sleek, flowing long hair worn down. Rock star energy that requires patience to grow and maintain.
Long Curly
Natural curls grown out long. Embrace the volume and movement — let your texture do the talking.
Edgar Cut
A straight-line fringe with faded sides. Clean, sharp, and one of the most requested cuts in barbershops.
Textured Top Fade
Messy, textured length on top with a clean skin fade. The best of both worlds — casual and clean.
Mohawk Fade
A faded mohawk strip — all the edge without the commitment. Bold center strip with faded sides.
Temple Fade
A subtle fade concentrated around the temples and sideburns. The most conservative fade — office-friendly and clean.
Shadow Fade
A gradual, blurred transition with no skin showing. Softer than a skin fade with a natural shadow effect.
Bald Fade
Fades down to completely bald skin — the sharpest, cleanest fade possible. Zero compromise on crispness.
Low Taper
A clean taper starting just above the ears. Professional, polished, and never out of place anywhere.
Zero Fade
A fade starting at #0 guard length — shortest without going to skin. The sweet spot between bold and conservative.
Mullet Fade
A modern mullet with faded sides instead of traditional shaggy sides. The evolution of the mullet for the fade generation.
Ivy League
A slightly longer crew cut with enough length on top to part and style. Preppy, polished, and academic.
High and Tight
Closely shaved sides with short hair on top. Military-grade precision for the no-nonsense gentleman.
Line Up
Razor-sharp hairline shaped into clean, geometric lines. The barber's finishing touch that makes any cut 10x sharper.
Brush Up
Short sides with the top brushed straight up for a vertical, voluminous look. Clean, modern, and eye-catching.
Hard Part
A razor-shaved line creating a crisp, defined part. Military precision meets modern barbering artistry.
Disconnected Undercut
An undercut with a stark, dramatic contrast between the long top and shaved sides. No blending, maximum impact.
Peaky Blinders Cut
A textured crop with disconnected, shaved sides inspired by the iconic TV show. Rugged British gentleman energy.
Rockabilly Pompadour
An exaggerated, sky-high pompadour with greased sides. 1950s rebel energy that never goes out of style.
Gentleman's Cut
A clean, tapered cut with a natural side part. The definition of understated, timeless masculine style.
Ducktail
Hair combed back and meeting in a ridge at the back of the head. A '50s greaser classic revived with modern product.
Korean Two Block
Short, hidden undercut with a long, floppy top layer that covers the sides. The signature K-pop idol haircut.
Middle Part Curtains
Clean center part with equal curtain-like pieces on each side. The e-boy aesthetic grown up and refined.
Textured Fringe
Choppy, textured bangs swept forward over the forehead. The European street style staple.
Bro Flow
Medium-length hair swept back naturally with no hard lines. The most effortless men's style — just grow and go.
Samurai Bun
A half-up bun with the sides shaved or faded. The modern warrior look that blends cultures and centuries.
Side Part Fade
A clean side part with a modern skin fade. The classic gentleman's cut updated with contemporary barbering.
Curtain Bangs
Face-framing bangs parted in the center, swooping to each side. The soft-boy aesthetic that's here to stay.
Faux Hawk
Short faded sides with a pointed, styled center section. Mohawk energy without the full commitment.
Taper with Beard
A clean taper that seamlessly connects to a well-groomed beard. The total package for facial hair enthusiasts.
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