ShortCrop with Forward Fringe
A fringe covers part of the forehead and makes a long face look shorter.
Tell your barberLow taper, 2 inches on top brought forward into a fringe.
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Haircuts for long faces: 10 cuts that add width, not height
A long (oblong) face is noticeably longer than it is wide, with the forehead, cheekbones and jaw about the same width. The haircuts that suit it add width and take away length — fringes, side parts with fuller sides, waves, chin-length bobs and curtain hair. Avoid tall pompadours and high skin fades.
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BeforeAI-generated exampleWhat makes a face oblong?
Measured on the example faceOblong
1.59Length ÷ width
0.88Forehead ÷ cheek
0.79Jaw ÷ cheek
138°Jaw angle
- The face is clearly longer than wide (length ÷ width around 1.50, versus about 1.38 for an average face).
- Forehead, cheekbones and jaw are close to the same width.
- The cheek lines are long and straight.
- The chin is often long too.
Not sure you have a oblong face? Our free face shape detector measures it from one selfie.
Measure my face — freeShort haircuts for oblong faces
Every photo is the same person, so you can compare the cuts directly. AI-generated examples.
Short
ShortSide Part with Fuller Sides
Width at the sides and no extra height balance a long face.
Tell your barberScissor cut, side part, sides about 1 inch, top not lifted.
ShortIvy League, Low Height
A short, neat top that lies flat does not add length.
Tell your barberLow taper, 1.5–2 inches on top combed to the side flat.
ShortShort Beard, Fuller at the Sides
Width at the cheeks and a short chin keep the lower face from looking longer.
Tell your barberBeard #3–4, fuller at the cheeks, kept short at the chin.
Medium haircuts for oblong faces
Every photo is the same person, so you can compare the cuts directly. AI-generated examples.
MediumMedium Wavy Hair
Waves add width at the sides of the head.
Tell your barberGrow to 4–5 inches, layered for loose waves, side part.
MediumCurtain Hair
Hair that falls to the sides of the forehead adds width and hides some length.
Tell your barberGrow top to 5 inches, center part, layered to fall to each side.
Women's haircuts for long faces
A second model, also measured as oblong. Bangs and width at the sides are the two tools. AI-generated examples.
MediumBlunt Bangs with Mid-Length Hair
A straight fringe cuts the length of the face.
Tell your barberShoulder length, blunt bangs at the brow, light layers.
ShortChin-Length Bob
Width at the jaw makes a long face look shorter.
Tell your barberBob to the chin, volume at the ends, side part.
MediumShoulder-Length Waves
Waves add width at the sides.
Tell your barberShoulder length, layered for waves, curtain fringe.
LongLong Layers with Curtain Bangs
Bangs shorten the face; layers at the cheeks add width.
Tell your barberLong layers, curtain bangs, face-framing at the cheekbones.
Haircuts to avoid with a oblong face
Tall pompadour
Height on top makes a long face even longer.
High skin fade with long top
Shaved sides take away width, the one thing a long face needs.
Bangs, sides and height for a long face
Stop adding height. A tall quiff or pompadour makes a long face longer. Keep the top flatter and add the volume at the sides instead.
Keep some width at the sides. Skip high skin fades; scissor-cut or fuller sides, waves and curtain hair widen the head.
Use a fringe. Bangs or hair brought forward cover part of the forehead and make the face look shorter. A straight fringe works here, unlike on round faces.
Beards: keep them fuller at the cheeks and short at the chin, so they don't add length below.
Questions, answered
Short answers first. Measurements come from our own face shape tool.
What haircut suits a long face?
Cuts that add width and take away length: a fringe, a side part with fuller sides, waves, a chin-length bob or curtain hair. Avoid tall pompadours and high skin fades.
Are bangs good for a long face?
Yes. Blunt or curtain bangs cover part of the forehead and make the face look shorter.
What should men with long faces get?
A crop with a forward fringe, a side part with fuller sides, or medium wavy hair. Keep the sides at least 1 inch and the top flat.
Is a fade bad for a long face?
A high skin fade usually is, because it takes away the width a long face needs. A low taper with fuller sides works better.
Is oblong the same as a long face?
Yes. Oblong (sometimes called rectangle when the jaw is square) means the face is clearly longer than wide with similar widths top to bottom.
How do I know if my face is long?
It is clearly longer than wide — around 1.50 times — with forehead, cheekbones and jaw about the same width. Our free face shape detector measures it from one selfie.