Hairstyles That Make Your Face Look Thinner
Updated October 2026
Long lines, side parts and a little height: the looks that slim the face.
Adds widthAdds lengthWhat hairstyles make your face look thinner?
Hairstyles with long lines and less width at the cheeks: long layers, an angled or A-line bob, side-swept bangs and a deep side part. A little height at the crown makes the face look longer, so it reads slimmer.
Long layers
Length past the shoulders makes the face look longer and narrower.
Trim every 10 weeks
Side-swept bangs
A diagonal line across the forehead breaks up the width of the face.
Trim every 4 weeks
Asymmetrical bob
One side longer than the other, so the eye runs down, not across.
Trim every 5 weeks
A-line bob
Longer at the front. The angle points down past the jaw.
Trim every 5 weeks
Sleek straight
Flat at the sides with long straight lines. The slimmest silhouette.
Trim every 10 weeks
Mermaid waves
Long waves that keep their volume below the chin, not at the cheeks.
Trim every 10 weeks
What adds length and what adds width
A face looks thinner when the hair adds length, not width.
| Choice | Slims | Adds width |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Below the chin | Ends at the cheeks or chin |
| Volume | At the crown | At the sides |
| Part | Deep side part | Flat middle part with a short cut |
| Bangs | Side-swept or curtain | Blunt, straight across |
| Shape | Angled, longer at the front | Round, like a bubble bob |
Layers or one length? See layers vs no layers.
Short hairstyles that slim the face
Short works with height on top, slim sides, or a front longer than the back.
Hairstyles that add width
Round shapes and straight lines at cheek level make the face look wider. Love one? Pair it with a side part, or ask for the front a little longer.
Haircuts that make your face look thinner: men
Short sides and height on top make the face look longer. A beard short at the cheeks and fuller at the chin does the same.
Start with your face shape
A round face gains the most from length; a square one from soft layers. Find yours with the face shape detector, then see hairstyles for round face or hairstyles for double chin.
Questions
What hairstyles make your face look thinner?
Hairstyles with long lines and less width at the cheeks: long layers, an angled or A-line bob, side-swept bangs and a deep side part. A little height at the crown makes the face look longer, so it reads slimmer.
What hairstyle makes a round face look thinner?
A style that ends below the chin and is longer at the front, like an A-line bob or long layers, with a side part. Width at the cheeks, like a chin-length bubble bob, makes a round face look rounder.
Do bangs make your face look thinner?
Side-swept and curtain bangs do: their diagonal lines break up the width of the face. Blunt bangs straight across the forehead make the face look shorter and wider.
Does a side part make your face look thinner?
Yes. A deep side part makes an uneven line and adds height on one side, so the face looks longer. It is the easiest change to try with the cut you have now.
Does hair color make your face look thinner?
It helps a little. Darker shades at the sides and lighter pieces around the face or crown draw the eye up and in.
Can curly hair look slimming?
Yes. Keep the volume at the crown and below the chin, not at the cheeks. Long curly layers slim the face more than a short, round curly cut.
What haircut makes a man's face look thinner?
Short sides and height on top: a textured quiff, a pompadour or a faux hawk. A beard kept short at the cheeks and fuller at the chin lengthens the face.
Can I see these hairstyles on my own photo?
Yes. The HaircutAI app puts any of these hairstyles on your selfie, so you see which one slims your face before the salon.