Best Hairstyles for a Long Face

Long (oblong) faces have a face length significantly greater than width, with a narrow jawline and high forehead. The cheeks are often straight and the overall proportions are elongated. The goal is to add width and reduce the visual appearance of length by choosing styles that add horizontal volume.

~15% of people

How to Identify a Long Face Shape

Face length > width
Narrow jawline
High forehead
Long, straight cheeks
Elongated proportions

Best Men's Hairstyles for a Long Face

Bleached Textured Modern Mullet - great for long face

Bleached Textured Modern Mullet

Curly 80s Mullet - great for long face

Curly 80s Mullet

Cropped Fringe Skin Fade - great for long face

Cropped Fringe Skin Fade

Tousled Textured Mop Top - great for long face

Tousled Textured Mop Top

Grown-Out Wavy Style - great for long face

Grown-Out Wavy Style

Best Women's Hairstyles for a Long Face

Blonde Modern Mullet - great for long face

Blonde Modern Mullet

Asymmetrical Bob - great for long face

Asymmetrical Bob

Blonde Curtain Bangs with Soft Waves - great for long face

Blonde Curtain Bangs with Soft Waves

Classic Bob - great for long face

Classic Bob

Styling Tips for Long Faces

1

Add side volume with waves, curls, or layered cuts to create the illusion of a wider face.

2

Bangs (curtain, side-swept, or blunt) can visually shorten a high forehead.

3

Avoid excessive height on top — quiffs and pompadours can elongate the face further.

4

Chin-length and shoulder-length styles work better than very long, straight hair.

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Other Face Shapes

Round Face

~20% of people

Oval Face

~25% of people

Square Face

~15% of people

Heart Face

~15% of people

Diamond Face

~10% of people

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best haircut for a long (oblong) face?

The best haircuts for long faces add width and reduce vertical length. For men, textured fringes, curtain bangs, and mullets work well. For women, bobs, beach waves, and blunt cuts add needed width. The key is adding horizontal volume and avoiding excessive height on top.

Should I get bangs with a long face?

Yes, bangs are one of the best choices for long faces. They visually shorten the forehead and reduce the overall length appearance. Curtain bangs, side-swept bangs, and even blunt bangs all work well. This is one of the few face shapes where blunt, straight-across bangs are flattering.

What hairstyles should I avoid with a long face?

Avoid very long, straight hair without layers (which elongates further), tall quiffs or pompadours that add height, and center parts that create vertical lines. Also avoid very short sides without compensating width elsewhere.

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