At Arena Creative Hair, we believe that understanding your face shape can help you choose a hairstyle that enhances your features and brings out your natural beauty. If you have a long-shaped face, selecting the right cut can create balance and highlight your best attributes. Here’s how to determine if you have a long-shaped face and which styles work best for you.
Do You Have a Long-Shaped Face?
A long-shaped face is typically characterised by:
A face length that is noticeably longer than its width.
A forehead, cheekbones, and jawline that are similar in width.
A slightly rounded or more angular chin.
The overall effect of a narrow and elongated facial structure.
If these features sound like you, then you likely have a long face shape! But don’t worry—there are plenty of flattering hairstyles to suit your look.
Best Hairstyles for a Long Face Shape
To add width and balance to your face, consider styles that create the illusion of volume and softness. Here are some of the best haircuts for a long-shaped face:
Shoulder-Length or Mid-Length Cuts – Keeping your hair around shoulder-length helps create the illusion of width rather than length.
Soft Waves & Curls – Adding waves or curls introduces volume on the sides, making your face appear more balanced.
Layers & Face-Framing Pieces – Layers help add movement and prevent your hair from looking too flat, while face-framing pieces break up the length of your face.
Side-Swept Fringe – A side-swept fringe helps to shorten the appearance of your face by drawing attention horizontally.
Bobs & Lobs – A well-styled bob or long bob (lob) with added texture creates width and balances proportions.
Hairstyles to Avoid for a Long Face Shape
While we believe you should wear your hair however you feel most confident, certain styles can exaggerate the length of your face. You may want to avoid:
Super Long, Straight Hair – This can drag the face down and make it appear even longer.
High Ponytails & Updos Without Volume – If you love wearing your hair up, try adding volume or curls to balance your features.
Centre Partings with No Volume – A flat middle part can emphasise length; opt for a side part or layers for added dimension.
Very Short Pixie Cuts – Super-short styles with no volume can elongate your face even more.
Your Hair, Your Choice
While these recommendations can help guide you, ultimately, your hairstyle should reflect your personality and make you feel great. At Arena Creative Hair, we treat every client as an individual and respect your unique preferences.
If you decide you want to go for a completely different look than suggested—go for it! We are here to make sure you leave feeling confident and happy with your choice.
Book a consultation with us today, and let’s find the perfect style for you!
