Oval

Oval: the balanced face that suits almost anything

Your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are similar in width, and your face is a little longer than it is wide — the most balanced shape. Show your features off rather than hiding them.

Hair · long & medium

  • Long layers or a shag that frames your face
  • Long straight hair with a center part
  • Loose, big waves

Hair · short

  • A chin-length bob
  • Pixie cuts work easily
  • For short men's cuts, anything from a textured fringe to a slick-back

Glasses

  • Most frames work — pick one about as wide as your face

Go easy on

  • Heavy bangs that cover your forehead and cheeks — they hide your proportions

This is a mirror self-check, so treat it as a guide. Camera angle and hairline can change the result.

From one selfie: face shape analysis plus a hair & outfit makeover

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