9 of the Most Flattering Haircuts for Oval Faces
Chin Bob
Thanks to enviously symmetrical features, oval-faced ladies can rock a bold chin-grazing length. It skims the widest part of your face, the temples, and makes those cheekbones pop.
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Bardot Lob
Make like Bardot and frame that face with fringe! Ask for cheekbone-grazing layering to ensure it doesn't shorten or elongate the length of your face. Finish with a trendy shoulder cut and you're set.
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Face-Framing Pieces
Not into bangs? Face-framing it is. These longer face-skimming pieces are the most universally flattering thing you can ask your stylist to snip.
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Layered Shoulder Cut
Oval faces, listen up: A shag-inspired cut wants to be your new signature 'do. At least for a season or two. Make it extra edgy with a deep side part and airy bangs.
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Super Pixie
Turns out, that 3:2 length-to-width ratio can handle a heavy shearing—and you won't end up looking like Peter Pan, post-Neverland. A super pixie isn't for everyone, but those with oval faces can definitely make it work.
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Full Fringe
We're firm believers that every woman should try bangs once in her life. For oval faces, bangs are extra flattering. Why not go all-in with full, straight-across fringe?
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Asymmetrical Shoulder Cut
No need to fear the asymmetrical cut when you're flaunting a 3:2 face ratio. This trend gives a blunt lob a touch of cool-girl style.
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Modern Shag
Curly girls, take note: If there's one cut that has taken over salons everywhere, it's the modern version of the Shag. Layers? Check. Bangs? Check. Insanely flattering for oval faces? Triple check.
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Super Side Part
An exaggerated side part shows off the width of your cheekbones and crown, which scares off many face shapes. Since oval faces aren't too wide or too narrow, it happens to be the perfect pick.