35 Best Hairstyles for Long Face That Add Width and Balance
Looking for hairstyles for a long face? You are in the right place. A long face, also called an oblong face, is longer than it is wide, with a long forehead and a longer chin-to-forehead distance. That is an elegant, model-like shape, and the best hairstyles for it simply add width and shorten the face visually. They do not need to change your face.
In this guide, you will find 35 hairstyles for long faces, organised by what actually helps: bangs, short and medium lengths, side volume, curls, texture, colour, and low updos. Each style is easy to read and easy to try. You will see why it suits a long face, who it suits best, how to style it at home, and what to ask your stylist.
Key Takeaways
- Bangs shorten the face: Curtain, full, side-swept and textured fringes all break up a long forehead and make the face look shorter.
- Width balances length: Volume, waves and curls at cheek and jaw level add horizontal width where a long face needs it.
- Shorter is often better: Chin-length bobs, lobs and shoulder-length cuts stop the hair from adding extra length below the face.
- Avoid height on top and flat length: High crowns, high ponytails and sleek, centre-parted long hair all make a long face look longer.
- Keep the crown flat, the sides full: Put volume at the sides, not on top, for the most balanced shape.
Why These Hairstyles Suit a Long Face
A long face is elegant and narrow, with length as its main feature. The styles in this guide work with that length. They add a fringe to shorten the forehead, width at the sides to widen the face, or a shorter length so the hair does not drag the face down.
That is the whole idea. You are not hiding your face. You are choosing a shape that balances it, with width and a shorter visual length. If a style feels like you, and it has a fringe or side volume, it probably suits you.
The Golden Rule for Long Faces
Add width, add a fringe, or shorten the length. Pick at least one, and the style will usually work. Side volume gives width. Bangs give a shorter forehead. A bob gives a shorter overall length. Two of the three is even better.
Two habits break the rule. First, a very long, flat, centre-parted cut with no fringe, which adds length on top of length. Second, lots of height on top, from a high ponytail or a teased crown, which stretches the face further. Flatten the crown, add width at the sides, and the balance comes back.
Quick Picks by Hair Type and by Goal
- Long hair: Long layers with waves starting at the cheek, side-part long layers with body, beach waves with width.
- Medium hair: Wavy lob with side volume, textured lob with flipped-out ends, feathered midi cut with side body.
- Short hair: Chin-length bob with volume, rounded bob with volume, pixie with a fringe and side volume.
- Curly hair: Layered bob with curls, defined curls with cheek-level layers, curly shag with side volume.
- Fine hair: Fine hair wavy bob with volume, thin hair blunt bob with waves for width.
- Thick hair: Thick hair layered cut with side movement, wolf cut with side volume.
- Bangs: Curtain bangs with long layers, full fringe with soft waves, side-swept bangs with a midi cut.
- Updos: Low ponytail with side volume and bangs, half-up style with side volume, low bun with face pieces.
- Colour: Face-framing highlights for horizontal dimension, balayage with width at the sides, warm caramel dimension.
1. Curtain Bangs with Long Layers
Curtain bangs are the easiest balancer for a long face: they cover part of the forehead, so the face looks shorter at once, and they sweep to each side to add width at the cheekbones. With long layers underneath, the look stays soft and the length does not drag the face down. Keep the bangs at cheekbone length so they frame, not hide, the eyes.
Best for: Long faces that want a fringe that shortens the forehead and grows out easily.
How to style:
- Blow-dry the bangs forward, then sweep to each side.
- Smooth the lengths down.
- Add root spray for lift.
- Keep the part soft.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for curtain bangs starting at the cheekbone, with long layers underneath.
2. Full Fringe with Soft Waves
A full, soft fringe is the most direct way to shorten a long face visually, because it breaks the forehead into a smaller section. Worn with soft waves, it never looks severe: the waves add width at the sides while the fringe shortens the length. Keep the fringe feathery at the ends, not a solid helmet, and at brow length.
Best for: Long faces that want a clear, face-shortening fringe.
How to style:
- Blow-dry the fringe forward with a round brush.
- Curl the lengths loosely.
- Brush out for soft waves.
- Keep the fringe piecey with a little cream.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a full, soft fringe at brow length, with feathery ends, and long layers for waves.
3. Side-Swept Bangs with a Midi Cut
Side-swept bangs sweep diagonally across the forehead, shortening it visually and adding a horizontal line that balances length. A midi cut between shoulder and chest keeps the overall length from dragging the face down further. Together they are gentle, everyday and very balancing.
Best for: Long faces that want a fringe that is easy to wear every day.
How to style:
- Blow-dry the fringe to one side with a round brush.
- Smooth the midi cut under.
- Bend the ends slightly.
- Set with a light spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for long side-swept bangs blending into a midi cut, with width at the sides.
4. Chin-Length Bob with Volume
A chin-length bob is one of the best cuts for a long face, because it ends the hair where the face ends, instead of adding extra length below it. With volume at the sides, it adds width exactly where a long face needs it. Keep the ends full and slightly curved under, and add a fringe or side part for balance.
Best for: Long faces that want a short cut that adds width and shortens the look.
How to style:
- Apply mousse to damp roots and lengths.
- Blow-dry with a round brush, lifting at the sides.
- Turn the ends under.
- Set with a light spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a chin-length bob with side volume and full, curved-under ends.
5. Wavy Lob with Side Volume
A wavy lob works for a long face when the waves are wide, not just long. Large waves that sit at cheek and jaw level add horizontal width, which balances vertical length. Keep the lob at shoulder length or just below, so the volume stays at the sides rather than dragging down.
Best for: Long faces with natural wave, or hair that holds a loose wave.
How to style:
- Apply curl cream to damp hair.
- Twist large sections around a wand.
- Shake out for wide, soft waves.
- Set with flexible spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a lob cut for wide waves, with layers at cheek and jaw level for side volume.
6. Layered Bob with Curls
A layered bob with curls adds width in every direction at once, which is ideal for a long face. The curls spring out at the sides, the layers keep them from forming a triangle, and the short length stops the face from looking longer. It is a joyful, balancing cut for naturally curly hair.
Best for: Long faces with naturally curly hair that want width and bounce.
How to style:
- Apply curl cream to damp hair.
- Scrunch and diffuse on low heat.
- Do not brush out dry curls.
- Add a little oil to the ends.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a layered bob for curls, with layers that give width at the sides, not just length.
7. Shoulder-Length Shag with Side Volume
A shoulder-length shag puts texture and volume at the sides, which is exactly what balances a long face. Unlike a shag for a round face, where volume goes on top, here the layers should sit at cheek and jaw level and flick outward. Keep the length at the shoulders so the shape stays wide, not long.
Best for: Long faces with wavy or textured hair that want a relaxed, wide shape.
How to style:
- Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
- Diffuse, lifting the sides out.
- Scrunch lightly.
- Add wax to the ends for definition.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a shoulder-length shag with layers at cheek and jaw level for side volume.
8. Long Layers with Waves Starting at the Cheek
Long hair can still suit a long face, if the waves start high. Waves that begin at the cheek add width early, so the eye stops at the sides instead of travelling all the way down. Keep the layers long but start the wave pattern at cheek level, and add a fringe or curtain bangs to shorten the forehead too.
Best for: Long faces that want to keep length while adding width.
How to style:
- Apply curl cream to damp hair.
- Curl sections starting near the cheek.
- Brush out for soft, wide waves.
- Set with spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for long layers with waves starting at cheek level, plus curtain bangs if you like a fringe.
9. Beach Waves with Width
Beach waves add width when they are tousled and wide rather than long and sleek. On a long face, scrunch the waves so they sit out at the sides, and keep the length at shoulder to chest level rather than very long. The result is relaxed, wide and balanced, not dragging.
Best for: Long faces with long to medium hair that want a relaxed, wide look.
How to style:
- Apply sea salt spray to damp hair.
- Scrunch and twist sections.
- Shake out wide, not down.
- Set with a light spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that hold wide beach waves, with volume at the sides.
10. Defined Curls with Cheek-Level Layers
Defined curls need layers at cheek level to balance a long face. Those layers let curls spring out sideways, adding width, instead of falling in one long column. Keep the overall length medium, define curls with cream, and avoid a very long, one-length curly cut that only adds length.
Best for: Long faces with naturally curly hair.
How to style:
- Apply curl cream to damp hair.
- Scrunch and diffuse on low heat.
- Do not brush out dry curls.
- Add a little oil to the ends.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a curly cut with layers at cheek level for width, cut with curls in mind.
11. Curly Shag with Side Volume
A curly shag for a long face should put its volume at the sides, not only on top. Layers at cheek and jaw level let curls expand outward, which widens the face visually. Keep the length medium, so the shape stays round and wide rather than long and narrow.
Best for: Long faces with curly hair that want width and movement.
How to style:
- Apply curl cream to damp hair.
- Diffuse, lifting the sides out.
- Scrunch gently.
- Shake out once fully dry.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a curly shag with side volume at cheek and jaw level, not only crown height.
12. Deep Side Part with Side Volume
A deep side part sweeps a large section of hair across the forehead, shortening it visually, and the sweep itself adds width on one side. With volume at the sides underneath, the face looks wider and shorter at once. It is a glamorous, balancing style for evenings.
Best for: Long faces that want a glamorous, balancing medium to long cut.
How to style:
- Part deeply to one side.
- Blow-dry the swept side with volume.
- Curl large sections loosely.
- Brush out softly and set.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that hold a deep side part and side volume, with the front at collarbone length or shorter.
13. Side-Part Long Layers with Body
A side part plus long layers with body can balance a long face, if the body sits at the sides. The diagonal part breaks up the long forehead, and bouncy layers at cheek level add width. Avoid flat, sleek long layers with a centre part, which is the combination that lengthens a long face most.
Best for: Long faces that want a long cut with balance.
How to style:
- Part to one side while damp.
- Apply root mousse.
- Blow-dry with a round brush for side body.
- Smooth the ends softly.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for long layers with body at cheek level, worn with a side part, not a flat centre part.
14. Textured Lob with Flipped-Out Ends
Flipped-out ends are a secret weapon for a long face: ends that flick outward add horizontal width at the bottom of the cut, so the face looks wider and the length stops sooner. A textured lob at shoulder level, with ends flipped out, is playful, modern and very balancing.
Best for: Long faces that want a modern medium cut with width.
How to style:
- Blow-dry with a round brush.
- Flip the ends outward.
- Add texture spray.
- Shake out for movement.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a textured lob at shoulder level with flipped-out ends for width.
15. Pixie with a Fringe and Side Volume
A pixie can balance a long face if it has a fringe and a little width at the sides. The fringe shortens the forehead, and soft side volume widens the face, so the short length does not make the face look longer. Avoid a pixie with a lot of crown height and no fringe, which lengthens a long face.
Best for: Long faces that want a short, confident cut with balance.
How to style:
- Apply mousse to damp hair.
- Blow-dry the fringe forward.
- Keep the sides soft with a little volume.
- Set with a light wax.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a pixie with a fringe and soft side volume, not extra crown height.
16. Textured Crop with a Long Fringe
A textured crop with a long fringe covers the forehead and adds texture at the sides, both of which balance a long face. The fringe should be long enough to sweep or sit at brow level, and the sides should stay soft and a little full, not tightly tapered, so width is kept.
Best for: Long faces with straight or wavy hair that want a low-maintenance short cut.
How to style:
- Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
- Blow-dry the fringe forward.
- Piece out the ends with a little wax.
- Keep the sides soft.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a textured crop with a long fringe and soft, slightly full sides.
17. Feathered Midi Cut with Side Body
A feathered midi cut with side body tapers softly and flicks out at the sides, adding width without length. On a long face, the feathering should sit at cheek and jaw level, so the widest point of the hair matches the middle of the face. It grows out well and suits straight to wavy hair.
Best for: Long faces with straight to wavy hair that want a soft, wide cut.
How to style:
- Apply cream to damp hair.
- Blow-dry with a round brush, flicking sides out.
- Wrap a few sections around a wand.
- Brush out lightly.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a feathered midi cut with body at the sides, at shoulder length.
18. Wolf Cut with Side Volume
A wolf cut can balance a long face when its layers expand sideways. The shaggy top gives texture, while layers at cheek and jaw level flick out and widen the face. Keep the overall length medium, and avoid a very long wolf cut with flat sides, which would only add length.
Best for: Long faces with thick or wavy hair that want a trendy, wide cut.
How to style:
- Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
- Diffuse, lifting the sides out.
- Scrunch the lengths.
- Piece out ends with wax.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a wolf cut with layers at cheek and jaw level for side volume, at medium length.
19. Fine Hair: Wavy Bob with Volume
Fine hair can make a long face look even longer if it hangs flat, so a wavy bob with volume is ideal. The short length stops the drag, the waves add width, and root lift at the sides gives body. Keep the bob at chin to shoulder length and the waves wide, not tight.
Best for: Long faces with fine or thinning hair.
How to style:
- Apply mousse to damp roots.
- Blow-dry with a round brush for side volume.
- Curl large sections loosely.
- Brush out gently for wide waves.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a wavy bob with side volume, at chin to shoulder length, with layers for width.
20. Thick Hair: Layered Cut with Side Movement
Thick hair can fall in a long, heavy column that lengthens a long face, so layers that move sideways are key. Internal layers remove weight, and layers at cheek level let the hair swing out. The result is lighter, wider and much more balanced, and it dries faster too.
Best for: Long faces with thick, heavy hair.
How to style:
- Apply smoothing cream to damp hair.
- Blow-dry in sections, lifting the sides out.
- Add loose waves.
- Smooth flyaways with serum.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers at cheek level for side movement, plus internal layers to remove weight.
21. Thin Hair: Blunt Bob with Waves for Width
Thin hair looks fuller when the bottom edge stays fairly solid, and a blunt bob at chin length also shortens a long face. Add waves on top of the blunt base, and you get both fullness and width. Keep the bob short, the waves wide, and the ends full.
Best for: Long faces with thin hair that want a fuller, wider look.
How to style:
- Apply root mousse to damp hair.
- Blow-dry smooth, lifting the sides.
- Add wide waves.
- Finish with a light spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a blunt bob at chin length with wide waves, and a full perimeter.
22. Face-Framing Highlights for Horizontal Dimension
Face-framing highlights can add width to a long face when they are placed to draw the eye sideways. Lighter pieces at cheek level, blended softly, create horizontal interest instead of only vertical lines. Keep them soft and at cheek level, not only long streaks down the lengths.
Best for: Long faces that want a brighter face with balancing colour.
How to style:
- Use colour-safe shampoo.
- Blow-dry with side volume.
- Smooth the lengths.
- Add shine serum.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for face-framing highlights with lighter pieces at cheek level for horizontal dimension.
23. Balayage with Width at the Sides
Balayage usually creates vertical dimension, but for a long face it should also add width: lighter pieces through the mid-lengths at cheek and jaw level draw the eye sideways. Worn with waves, the colour and the shape work together to widen the face. It grows out softly, with no harsh root line.
Best for: Long faces that want low-maintenance colour with balance.
How to style:
- Use colour-safe shampoo.
- Blow-dry with a round brush for side volume.
- Curl sections loosely.
- Add oil to the ends for shine.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for balayage with lighter pieces at cheek and jaw level, worn with wide waves.
24. Warm Caramel Dimension
Warm caramel highlights add warmth and dimension that break up a long, dark column of hair. The lighter pieces catch light at the sides, which adds visual width, while the warmth softens the whole face. Warm, blended dimension through medium layers suits most long faces beautifully.
Best for: Long faces that want warm, sun-kissed colour.
How to style:
- Use colour-safe shampoo.
- Blow-dry with a round brush for side volume.
- Add oil to the ends for shine.
- Refresh highlights every 8 to 10 weeks.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for warm caramel dimension through medium layers, with lighter pieces at the sides.
25. Copper and Auburn Dimension
Copper and auburn tones add richness and warmth that make hair look fuller and wider, which balances a long face. The warm, light-catching colour draws attention to the sides of the hair, not just its length. Keep the colour blended and glossy, and pair it with waves for extra width.
Best for: Long faces that want rich, warm colour with fullness.
How to style:
- Use colour-safe shampoo.
- Blow-dry with side volume.
- Add shine serum.
- Refresh the gloss every 8 weeks.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for copper or auburn dimension, blended and glossy, worn with waves.
26. Low Ponytail with Side Volume and Bangs
A low ponytail suits a long face better than a high one, because height on top only adds length. Keep the ponytail low, leave side volume and a fringe or curtain bangs at the front, and the face looks shorter and wider. Avoid a tight, high ponytail with a scraped-back front.
Best for: Long faces with medium to long hair that want an easy, balancing updo.
How to style:
- Keep bangs or curtain bangs loose at the front.
- Gather the hair low and loosely.
- Leave soft side volume.
- Smooth flyaways lightly.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers with curtain bangs, so a low ponytail still has a balanced front.
27. Half-Up Style with Side Volume
A half-up style for a long face should add volume at the sides, not height on top. Gather the top half loosely, leave the rest down in waves, and keep a fringe or face pieces at the front. The width at the sides balances the length, and the style works for a day out or a family event.
Best for: Long faces with medium to long hair that like half-up styles.
How to style:
- Curl the lengths loosely for side volume.
- Gather the top half loosely.
- Leave face-framing pieces out.
- Secure with a soft tie or clip.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that stay in a half-up style, with side volume and a fringe in mind.
28. Low Bun with Face Pieces and Side Softness
A low bun suits a long face when it is soft and low, with face pieces left out. Keep the crown flat, not teased high, gather the hair low, and leave curtain bangs or soft pieces around the face to shorten the forehead. A high, tight bun would only lengthen the face.
Best for: Long faces that want an elegant, easy updo.
How to style:
- Keep the crown flat.
- Gather the hair low and loosely.
- Twist and pin, leaving texture.
- Pull out soft face pieces and bangs.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers with curtain bangs, so a low bun keeps a balanced front.
29. Voluminous Side Braid
A voluminous side braid adds width and detail without a full updo. Sweep the hair to one side, braid loosely, and pancake the braid so it looks wide and full. The diagonal line and the width together balance a long face, and the rest of the hair stays loose and soft at the sides.
Best for: Long faces that want a pretty, everyday detail with width.
How to style:
- Curl the lengths lightly for volume.
- Sweep the hair to one side.
- Braid loosely and pancake it gently.
- Pull out soft face pieces.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that braid well to one side, with width and soft ends in mind.
30. Soft Straight Cut with Side Volume and a Fringe
A straight cut can work for a long face, but only with a fringe and side volume. The fringe shortens the forehead, and body at the sides widens the face, so the straight lengths do not drag it down. Avoid a flat, sleek centre-parted long cut, which is the most lengthening combination of all.
Best for: Long faces with straight hair that want a polished look.
How to style:
- Apply smoothing cream and heat protectant.
- Blow-dry with a round brush for side body.
- Flat-iron lightly if needed.
- Finish with shine serum.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a straight cut with a fringe and side volume, not a flat centre part.
31. Soft Vintage Waves with Width
Soft vintage waves are wide, sculpted S-waves, and width is exactly what a long face needs. With a side part and waves that sit out at the sides, the face looks wider and shorter. They are perfect for weddings and special nights, and they balance a long face more than sleek, straight hair ever could.
Best for: Long faces that want a glamorous look for occasions.
How to style:
- Apply setting cream to damp hair.
- Curl sections in the same direction.
- Brush out gently into wide S-waves.
- Set with spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for even layers that hold wide vintage waves, at shoulder length or longer, with a side part.
32. Tousled Bob with Width
A tousled bob is deliberately undone, with pieces falling outward and the length staying short. On a long face the tousled finish adds width at the sides and stops the length from dragging down. It is great if you hate perfect, stiff hair, and it is one of the easiest balancing cuts.
Best for: Long faces that want a modern, undone cut with width.
How to style:
- Apply texturising spray to dry hair.
- Scrunch and twist small sections outward.
- Shake out for a wide, tousled finish.
- Set lightly.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a tousled bob at chin to shoulder length with textured layers for width.
33. Rounded Bob with Volume
A rounded bob curves under and around the face, adding width at the sides and a soft, full shape. For a long face, the rounded shape is ideal: it widens the middle of the face and ends the hair at chin or jaw level, so no extra length is added below. Keep the ends full and the shape round, not flat.
Best for: Long faces that want a classic, full bob.
How to style:
- Apply mousse to damp hair.
- Blow-dry with a round brush, curving ends under.
- Lift the sides for volume.
- Finish with shine serum.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a rounded bob with side volume, ending at chin to jaw length, with full ends.
34. Shaggy Bob with Curtain Bangs
A shaggy bob with curtain bangs combines two balancers at once: the bangs shorten the forehead, and the textured bob adds width at the sides. On a long face, keep the bob at chin to shoulder length and the layers textured, so the shape stays wide and soft, not long and flat.
Best for: Long faces that want a textured bob with a balancing fringe.
How to style:
- Blow-dry the bangs forward, then sweep to each side.
- Scrunch the bob lightly with texturising cream.
- Shake out for width.
- Set lightly.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for a shaggy bob at chin to shoulder length, with curtain bangs.
35. Occasion Side-Swept Waves with Volume
For special occasions, side-swept waves with volume turn a simple style into an evening look for a long face. Sweep the hair to one side in wide waves, keep the volume at the sides, and add a fringe or deep side part to shorten the forehead. The width and the sweep balance the length beautifully.
Best for: Long faces that want an occasion style they can dress up for events.
How to style:
- Part deeply to one side.
- Curl large sections loosely.
- Sweep the waves to one side with volume.
- Set with spray.
What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that sweep to one side well, with side volume and a fringe for an occasion style.
Hairstyles to Be Careful With (and How to Soften Them)
There are no banned hairstyles for long faces, only versions that need balancing. If you love one of these, the tweak usually makes it work.
- Very long, flat, centre-parted hair: Length on top of length, with no width. Tweak: add a fringe, waves starting at the cheek, or side volume.
- High ponytail or teased crown: Height on top stretches the face. Tweak: keep updos low and flat on top, with bangs or face pieces.
- Sleek, straight, one-length long hair: A single vertical line lengthens the face. Tweak: add layers, waves, or a fringe for width and a break.
- Pixie with height and no fringe: Crown height plus an exposed forehead lengthens the face. Tweak: add a fringe and keep side volume.
- Very long layers with no cheek-level volume: All the movement sits at the ends, below the face. Tweak: add layers and waves at cheek and jaw level.
Best Picks by Goal
- Most versatile: Curtain bangs with long layers, wavy lob with side volume, side-swept bangs with a midi cut.
- Most glamorous: Deep side part with side volume, soft vintage waves with width, occasion side-swept waves with volume.
- Short and confident: Chin-length bob with volume, rounded bob with volume, pixie with a fringe and side volume.
- Low maintenance: Tousled bob with width, beach waves with width, shaggy bob with curtain bangs.
- Curly hair: Layered bob with curls, defined curls with cheek-level layers, curly shag with side volume.
- Fine hair: Fine hair wavy bob with volume, thin hair blunt bob with waves for width.
- Occasions: Occasion side-swept waves with volume, low bun with face pieces, voluminous side braid.
Styling Routine
Start with your fringe or parting: Style your bangs or your side part first, while the hair is damp. For a long face, the front of the hair does most of the balancing work.
Add width at the sides: Use a round brush, a wand, or your fingers to add volume and waves at cheek and jaw level. You do not need big curls, just width that stops the eye travelling down.
Keep the crown flat: Avoid teasing the crown high. A flat crown and full sides is the balanced shape for a long face.
Check the front view: Before you leave, check the front view. Your face should look wider and a little shorter, with width at the sides. If a flat, long fall is lengthening it, add a wave or a side sweep.
What to Ask Your Stylist: Checklist
- Show 2 to 3 photos of the exact length and texture you want, on a long face if possible.
- Say: I have a long face, so I want width at the sides, a fringe, or a shorter length, not height on top or flat length.
- Say what hair type you have, and how much time you style each morning.
- Ask about layers for your hair type, especially if it is fine, thick, or curly, and where the layers should sit.
- Ask about bangs: curtain, full, side-swept, or textured, and how short the fringe should be.
- Ask how the cut will look tied up, half-up, and air-dried, not just blow-dried.
- Ask how often to trim to keep the shape, usually every 6 to 8 weeks for medium cuts, and 4 to 6 weeks for pixies and bobs.
- Ask what product gives your cut width and movement without weighing it down.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the best hairstyle for a long face?
Curtain bangs with long layers are the safest best choice for a long face. The bangs shorten the forehead, and the layers add soft width. If you prefer a shorter cut, a chin-length bob with volume gives the same balance in a bolder form.
Can long faces wear long hair?
Yes, long faces can wear long hair, if the waves start at the cheek and there is a fringe or side volume. Long layers with waves starting at the cheek add width early, so the eye stops at the sides. Avoid very long, flat, centre-parted hair with no fringe, which only adds length.
Are bangs good for a long face?
Bangs are excellent for a long face, and they are the single most effective balancer. Curtain bangs, a full soft fringe, side-swept bangs and textured fringes all shorten the forehead visually. Choose the fringe that fits your hair type and styling time.
What is the best parting for a long face?
A side part or a deep side part is usually the best parting for a long face. It sweeps hair across the forehead and adds width on one side. A centre part can work, if it is paired with a fringe and wide waves at the sides.
Does a bob suit a long face?
A bob suits a long face very well, and it is one of the best choices. A chin-length bob with volume, a rounded bob, or a wavy lob all add width and stop the hair from adding length below the face. Keep the bob full at the sides, not flat.
What hairstyle suits curly hair and a long face?
A layered bob with curls suits curly hair and a long face best. The curls add width at the sides, and the shorter length stops the face from looking longer. Defined curls with cheek-level layers are another excellent choice.
What hairstyle suits fine hair and a long face?
A wavy bob with volume suits fine hair and a long face best. The short length stops the drag, the waves add width, and root lift at the sides gives body. If your hair is very thin, a blunt bob with waves will make it look fuller and wider.
What hairstyle suits thick hair and a long face?
A layered cut with side movement suits thick hair and a long face best. Layers at cheek level let thick hair swing outward for width, and internal layers remove weight so the shape stays light, not a long, heavy column.
What updos suit a long face?
Low updos with a balanced front suit a long face best. A low ponytail with side volume and bangs, a half-up style with side volume, and a low bun with face pieces all work. In each case, keep the crown flat and leave bangs or face pieces out.
How often should I trim a hairstyle for a long face?
Every 6 to 8 weeks is a good rhythm for most medium and long cuts for a long face. Bobs and pixies need a trim every 4 to 6 weeks to keep their width and shape. Bangs may need a light trim every 3 to 4 weeks.
Conclusion
A hairstyle for a long face is not about changing your face. It is about choosing width, a fringe, or a shorter length that balances your elegant length beautifully.
Pick the style from this list that fits your hair type, your daily routine, and how much styling time you have each morning. Save a photo, take the what-to-ask line for that style to your stylist, and enjoy a cut that feels like you every day, not just on salon day.
Which of these 35 hairstyles for long faces will you try next? Tell us in the comments, and share this guide with a friend who has a long face and is thinking about a new cut.
