Hairstyles for long faces are designed to break up the length of your face while drawing attention to your standout features. If you're looking for a way to wear your hair to flatter your oblong face shape, check out these red carpet stars for inspiration.



Full Bangs
According to style experts, bangs that take up 1/3 of your face will make an oblong face appear more in proportion. Choose full bangs rather than wispy ones for the best effect.



Soft Waves
Creating more width on the side of your face will even out the long shape. Soft waves create volume at any hair length.

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Wavy Bob
When you choose bob hairstyles for long faces, make the back about the same length as the front. Avoiding sharp angles will be more flattering for your face.



Low Ponytail
Wearing a high ponytail creates more volume on top of your head and elongates your face even more. Wear a low ponytail for an easy look.



Long Bob
A long bob or other shoulder-length hairstyle will be much more flattering than very long hair because it doesn't weigh you down and it adds width.



Ombre Ends
If you want to keep your hair long, color the ends lighter than your roots so that your hair doesn't visually elongate your face. Keeping it light at the ends plays right into the hot ombre trend, so you'll look stylish while flattering your face shape.



Side-swept Bangs
Don't like the look of blunt bangs? A softer, side-swept look is perfect for visually breaking up the length of your face.



Layers Below the Chin
If you have a long face and a pointy chin, you'll want to avoid drawing attention to that feature. Start your layers well below the chin for a more flattering look.



Ombre Bangs
Amp up the visual interest of your bangs by lightening the ends. This helps veil the forehead while staying chic.



Pixie Cut
Short hairstyles for long faces are very flattering. Just avoid creating too much volume on the top of the head; focus instead on eye-catching bangs.



Deep Side Part
You can get the effect of soft, sweeping bangs simply by parting your hair on one side and brushing it over to the other side. Add some waves, and this glamorous look is perfect for any event.



Fake Bob
If you love your long hair and want to try shorter hairstyles for long faces to see how they flatter your face shape, pull your hair into a fake bob. Large curls will add volume and playfulness to this style.