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You’re balanced, so nothing needs fixing the goal is just not stretching your face
1: Straight Hair
Men: Textured crop
Women: Long layered straight hair
Straight hair naturally sits flat, so if you don’t add texture or layers it just drags everything downward and can make your face look longer than it actually is. The textured crop for men fixes that by breaking up the flatness without adding too much height, while long layers for women keep movement so the face stays balanced instead of heavy and flat.
2a: Wavy Hair
Men: Middle part
Women: Soft wavy layers
Loose waves naturally add width, which works perfectly for oval because it keeps everything proportional. The middle part keeps symmetry, and the waves prevent the hair from sitting flat, so your face doesn’t get stretched vertically.
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy medium length
Women: Beach waves
More chaotic waves add volume across the whole head, not just the top. This keeps your proportions even and avoids making your face look too long. It works because the volume is distributed instead of being vertical.
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled / styled waves)
Men: Light pushback with waves
Women: Curtain bangs with waves
Here you’re controlling the wave direction. The pushback works for men because the wave prevents it from going flat, while curtain bangs for women frame the face and maintain symmetry
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium loose curls
Women: Layered loose curls
Loose curls expand outward evenly, which oval faces can handle easily. The layering prevents the curls from becoming bottom heavy and keeps everything proportional
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered tight curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Tighter curls can create too much volume if left unchecked, tapering the sides for men and structuring the cut for women keeps the volume controlled
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Bringing curls forward slightly reduces perceived face length, which is useful even for oval if you want a more compact look It also frames the eyes better
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair
Men: Textured top with taper
Women: Long layered thick hair
Thick hair can overwhelm your face if it’s not managed. The taper removes bulk on the sides for men, while layers for women distribute weight so it doesn’t look too heavy.
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered cut
Women: Feathered layers
This uses the thickness instead of fighting it. Layers break up the density so your face stays visible and balanced.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural volume top
Women: Shoulder-length thick cut
These styles let volume exist without distorting any proproprtiotins
1: Straight Hair
Men: Textured crop
Women: Long layered straight hair
Straight hair naturally sits flat, so if you don’t add texture or layers it just drags everything downward and can make your face look longer than it actually is. The textured crop for men fixes that by breaking up the flatness without adding too much height, while long layers for women keep movement so the face stays balanced instead of heavy and flat.
2a: Wavy Hair
Men: Middle part
Women: Soft wavy layers
Loose waves naturally add width, which works perfectly for oval because it keeps everything proportional. The middle part keeps symmetry, and the waves prevent the hair from sitting flat, so your face doesn’t get stretched vertically.
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy medium length
Women: Beach waves
More chaotic waves add volume across the whole head, not just the top. This keeps your proportions even and avoids making your face look too long. It works because the volume is distributed instead of being vertical.
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled / styled waves)
Men: Light pushback with waves
Women: Curtain bangs with waves
Here you’re controlling the wave direction. The pushback works for men because the wave prevents it from going flat, while curtain bangs for women frame the face and maintain symmetry
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium loose curls
Women: Layered loose curls
Loose curls expand outward evenly, which oval faces can handle easily. The layering prevents the curls from becoming bottom heavy and keeps everything proportional
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered tight curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Tighter curls can create too much volume if left unchecked, tapering the sides for men and structuring the cut for women keeps the volume controlled
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Bringing curls forward slightly reduces perceived face length, which is useful even for oval if you want a more compact look It also frames the eyes better
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair
Men: Textured top with taper
Women: Long layered thick hair
Thick hair can overwhelm your face if it’s not managed. The taper removes bulk on the sides for men, while layers for women distribute weight so it doesn’t look too heavy.
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered cut
Women: Feathered layers
This uses the thickness instead of fighting it. Layers break up the density so your face stays visible and balanced.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural volume top
Women: Shoulder-length thick cut
These styles let volume exist without distorting any proproprtiotins
Your face is wide and soft, so everything here is about adding height and removing width. If you mess that up, your face just looks more circular
1: Straight Hair
Men: Quiff
Women: Long straight layered hair
Straight hair holds shape well, so for men the quiff adds vertical height which makes the face appear longer, and the shorter sides reduce width. For women, long straight layers pull the face downward visually, which counteracts roundness and makes it look slimmer
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy top with taper
Women: Long waves below chin
Loose waves naturally add volume, so you keep that volume on top while tapering the sides to avoid width. for women.\ starting the waves below the chin avoids expanding the cheek area, which would make the face look wider
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy wavy quiff
Women: Loose messy waves with length
The messiness adds height and irregularity, which breaks the circular shape. It works because the volume is vertical
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves with lift
Women: Wavy high ponytail
Controlled waves let you direct volume upward instead of outward, while the high ponytail for women pulls everything vertically, elongating the face.
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Curly top with fade
Women: Long layered curls
Curls naturally add volume, so the key is keeping that volume upward while removing it from the sides
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered tight curls
Women: Defined curls with volume control
Tight curls can turn into a sphere if unmanaged. Tapering and controlling the sides prevents width from controlling ur face
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe with height
Women: Curly updo
Forward curls can shorten the face if overdone, so you keep some height for men. For women, pulling curls upward into an updo creates vertical emphasis (again making it appear slimmer)
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Structured quiff
Women: Long layered thick hair
Thick hair is perfect for creating height, while layers for women prevent the hair from expanding sideways
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: High volume top with tight sides
Women: Thick high ponytail
Keeping it on top balances the face, while removing it from the sides prevents widening.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Pompadour
Women: Layered thick length
Natural volume can help you if directed upward
1: Straight Hair
Men: Quiff
Women: Long straight layered hair
Straight hair holds shape well, so for men the quiff adds vertical height which makes the face appear longer, and the shorter sides reduce width. For women, long straight layers pull the face downward visually, which counteracts roundness and makes it look slimmer
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy top with taper
Women: Long waves below chin
Loose waves naturally add volume, so you keep that volume on top while tapering the sides to avoid width. for women.\ starting the waves below the chin avoids expanding the cheek area, which would make the face look wider
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy wavy quiff
Women: Loose messy waves with length
The messiness adds height and irregularity, which breaks the circular shape. It works because the volume is vertical
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves with lift
Women: Wavy high ponytail
Controlled waves let you direct volume upward instead of outward, while the high ponytail for women pulls everything vertically, elongating the face.
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Curly top with fade
Women: Long layered curls
Curls naturally add volume, so the key is keeping that volume upward while removing it from the sides
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered tight curls
Women: Defined curls with volume control
Tight curls can turn into a sphere if unmanaged. Tapering and controlling the sides prevents width from controlling ur face
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe with height
Women: Curly updo
Forward curls can shorten the face if overdone, so you keep some height for men. For women, pulling curls upward into an updo creates vertical emphasis (again making it appear slimmer)
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Structured quiff
Women: Long layered thick hair
Thick hair is perfect for creating height, while layers for women prevent the hair from expanding sideways
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: High volume top with tight sides
Women: Thick high ponytail
Keeping it on top balances the face, while removing it from the sides prevents widening.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Pompadour
Women: Layered thick length
Natural volume can help you if directed upward
Strong jaw, strong structure. You’re not trying to add more, you’re trying to soften your face brah.
1: Straight Hair
Men: Side part
Women: Long straight layers
Straight hair emphasizes structure, so you break symmetry slightly with a side part for men. For women, layers add movement so the face doesn’t look too strong and shit (what's the word for it bro)
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Medium wavy length
Women: Soft waves
Waves naturally soften sharp features by breaking the straight lines
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy textured waves
Women: Beach waves
The texture reduces the boxy appearance and adds softness
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Light side-swept waves
Women: Controlled wavy layers
Keeps some structure but avoids harshness
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Loose curls medium length
Women: Layered curls
Curls soften everything naturally which balances a strong jaw
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Keeps curls from becoming too bulky while maintaining softness
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Adds softness to the forehead area balancing the jaw
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Textured crop
Women: Layered thick cut
Prevents the face from looking too blocky by breaking up density
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered
Women: Feathered layers
Distributes volume evenly.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural messy top
Women: Thick soft waves
Keeps fullness without harsh edges
1: Straight Hair
Men: Side part
Women: Long straight layers
Straight hair emphasizes structure, so you break symmetry slightly with a side part for men. For women, layers add movement so the face doesn’t look too strong and shit (what's the word for it bro)
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Medium wavy length
Women: Soft waves
Waves naturally soften sharp features by breaking the straight lines
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy textured waves
Women: Beach waves
The texture reduces the boxy appearance and adds softness
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Light side-swept waves
Women: Controlled wavy layers
Keeps some structure but avoids harshness
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Loose curls medium length
Women: Layered curls
Curls soften everything naturally which balances a strong jaw
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Keeps curls from becoming too bulky while maintaining softness
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Adds softness to the forehead area balancing the jaw
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Textured crop
Women: Layered thick cut
Prevents the face from looking too blocky by breaking up density
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered
Women: Feathered layers
Distributes volume evenly.
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural messy top
Women: Thick soft waves
Keeps fullness without harsh edges
Wide forehead, narrow chin. Your whole goal is reducing upper width and adding balance to the lower face
1: Straight Hair
Men: Fringe
Women: Straight bangs with layers
Straight hair lays flat, so it’s perfect for covering or reducing forehead exposure. The fringe for men and bangs for women visually shrink the upper third of your face
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Curtains
Women: Wavy layered cut
Curtains spread attention across the face. For women, waves add volume around the mid and lower face, balancing the narrow chin
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy fringe
Women: Messy waves with face-framing layers
The messiness softens the big ass forehead and creates a more even distribution
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-swept waves
Women: Wavy side-part with layers
the waves going sideways reduces the visual width of the forehead
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Forward loose curls
Women: Chin-length curly layers
Bringing curls forward reduces forehead exposure and adds volume lower down
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with forward shape
Women: Controlled curly volume at ends
Tight curls can exaggerate the top if pushed bac
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
It directly reduces forehead size and brings attention to the eyes
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Heavy fringe with taper
Women: Layered thick hair with volume at ends
Thick hair can easily cover the forehead and add weight at the bottom
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered fringe
Women: Feathered layers with bottom volume
Distributes bulk downward instead of letting it sit at the top
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural forward flow
Women: Thick waves focused below chin
Keeps volume away from the forehead
1: Straight Hair
Men: Fringe
Women: Straight bangs with layers
Straight hair lays flat, so it’s perfect for covering or reducing forehead exposure. The fringe for men and bangs for women visually shrink the upper third of your face
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Curtains
Women: Wavy layered cut
Curtains spread attention across the face. For women, waves add volume around the mid and lower face, balancing the narrow chin
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy fringe
Women: Messy waves with face-framing layers
The messiness softens the big ass forehead and creates a more even distribution
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-swept waves
Women: Wavy side-part with layers
the waves going sideways reduces the visual width of the forehead
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Forward loose curls
Women: Chin-length curly layers
Bringing curls forward reduces forehead exposure and adds volume lower down
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with forward shape
Women: Controlled curly volume at ends
Tight curls can exaggerate the top if pushed bac
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
It directly reduces forehead size and brings attention to the eyes
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Heavy fringe with taper
Women: Layered thick hair with volume at ends
Thick hair can easily cover the forehead and add weight at the bottom
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered fringe
Women: Feathered layers with bottom volume
Distributes bulk downward instead of letting it sit at the top
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural forward flow
Women: Thick waves focused below chin
Keeps volume away from the forehead
Wider cheekbones, you’re trying to add width to top and bottom while reducing cheek dominance.
1: Straight Hair
Men: Side-swept fringe
Women: Chin-length blunt cut
The fringe reduces cheekbone emphasis and adds width to the upper face, For women, a chin length cut builds width at the jaw
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Medium wavy layers
Women: Wavy chin-length layers
Waves distribute volume more evenly
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy medium waves
Women: Messy layered waves
softens proportions
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves
Women: Controlled wavy bob
Directs volume toward forehead and jaw instead of cheeks
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium curls with shape
Women: Layered curls
Keeps volume balanced across the face instead of concentrated at the cheeks
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Controls width so it doesn’t sit entirely at cheek level
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Adds width to the forehead and balances cheekbones
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Medium layered cut
Women: Thick layered bob
Spreads density evenly instead of letting it sit at the cheeks
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Textured medium style
Women: Feathered layered cut
Breaks up density and redistributes volume
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural medium volume
Women: Thick shoulder-length cut
Adds fullness to both top and bottom
1: Straight Hair
Men: Side-swept fringe
Women: Chin-length blunt cut
The fringe reduces cheekbone emphasis and adds width to the upper face, For women, a chin length cut builds width at the jaw
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Medium wavy layers
Women: Wavy chin-length layers
Waves distribute volume more evenly
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy medium waves
Women: Messy layered waves
softens proportions
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves
Women: Controlled wavy bob
Directs volume toward forehead and jaw instead of cheeks
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium curls with shape
Women: Layered curls
Keeps volume balanced across the face instead of concentrated at the cheeks
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls
Women: Structured curly cut
Controls width so it doesn’t sit entirely at cheek level
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Adds width to the forehead and balances cheekbones
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Medium layered cut
Women: Thick layered bob
Spreads density evenly instead of letting it sit at the cheeks
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Textured medium style
Women: Feathered layered cut
Breaks up density and redistributes volume
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural medium volume
Women: Thick shoulder-length cut
Adds fullness to both top and bottom
Wide jaw, narrow forehead. You’re trying to build the top and reduce lower dominance.
1: Straight Hair
Men: High volume quiff
Women: Crown volume layers
you push volume upward to balance the jaw
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy volume top
Women: Wavy layers starting high
Adds natural lift to the upper face
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy top waves
Women: Messy crown-focused waves
volume helps reduce jaw dominance
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves with lift
Women: Controlled top volume waves
Directs attention upward
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Curly volume top
Women: Curly crown volume
Curls naturally create height, which balances the jaw
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with height
Women: Structured curls with top focus
Keeps volume upward
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Light forward curls
Women: Curly fringe
Adds width to the forehead
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Structured high volume
Women: Thick layered crown
Uses density to build upper volume
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered volume top
Women: Feathered crown layers
Distributes bulk upward
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural high volume
Women: Thick top-focused style
Enhances upper face presence
1: Straight Hair
Men: High volume quiff
Women: Crown volume layers
you push volume upward to balance the jaw
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy volume top
Women: Wavy layers starting high
Adds natural lift to the upper face
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy top waves
Women: Messy crown-focused waves
volume helps reduce jaw dominance
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-parted waves with lift
Women: Controlled top volume waves
Directs attention upward
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Curly volume top
Women: Curly crown volume
Curls naturally create height, which balances the jaw
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with height
Women: Structured curls with top focus
Keeps volume upward
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Light forward curls
Women: Curly fringe
Adds width to the forehead
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Structured high volume
Women: Thick layered crown
Uses density to build upper volume
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Medium layered volume top
Women: Feathered crown layers
Distributes bulk upward
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural high volume
Women: Thick top-focused style
Enhances upper face presence
Face is long, so the goal is reducing vertical length and adding width.
1: Straight Hair
Men: Fringe
Women: Blunt cut with bangs
for covering the forehead and shortening the face visually.
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy fringe
Women: Shoulder-length waves
Adds width while reducing height
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy fringe
Women: Messy shoulder waves
Breaks vertical lines and adds horizontal
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-swept waves
Women: Controlled layered waves
Keeps width while avoiding height
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium curls
Women: Curly shoulder cut
Adds width
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with width
Women: Structured wide curls
Prevents vertical stretch
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Shortens face length
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Medium layered
Women: Thick shoulder-length cut
Adds width and reduces length
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Textured fringe
Women: Feathered shoulder cut
Balances proportions
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural medium width
Women: Thick wavy shoulder style
Enhances horizontal volume
1: Straight Hair
Men: Fringe
Women: Blunt cut with bangs
for covering the forehead and shortening the face visually.
2a: Wavy Hair (Loose waves)
Men: Wavy fringe
Women: Shoulder-length waves
Adds width while reducing height
2b: Wavy Hair (Messy / textured waves)
Men: Messy fringe
Women: Messy shoulder waves
Breaks vertical lines and adds horizontal
2c: Wavy Hair (Controlled waves)
Men: Side-swept waves
Women: Controlled layered waves
Keeps width while avoiding height
3a: Curly Hair (Loose curls)
Men: Medium curls
Women: Curly shoulder cut
Adds width
3b: Curly Hair (Tight curls)
Men: Tapered curls with width
Women: Structured wide curls
Prevents vertical stretch
3c: Curly Hair (Forward curls)
Men: Curly fringe
Women: Curly bangs
Shortens face length
4a: Thick / Coarse Hair (Heavy density)
Men: Medium layered
Women: Thick shoulder-length cut
Adds width and reduces length
4b: Thick / Coarse Hair (Controlled bulk)
Men: Textured fringe
Women: Feathered shoulder cut
Balances proportions
4c: Thick / Coarse Hair (Natural volume)
Men: Natural medium width
Women: Thick wavy shoulder style
Enhances horizontal volume
this took so long im acc gonna kms
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