Hairstyles for Oval Faces
If you have an Oval Face . . . Rejoice!
A friend called me yesterday and asked what’s hot for hairstyles for oval faces. She’s been wearing the same hairdo now for about 8 months and is ready for a change. I don’t get asked that question often I suppose because women with her face shape can wear almost anything, you know, long, medium, short, with bangs or no bangs . . . blah, blah, blah. But, that’s not all together true . . . if you have an oblong oval face and wear a long hair style without framing the face with layers . . . it will drag out your face and make it look longer. For example, Ann Coulter has pretty hair but . . . it’s all wrong for her oblong face. Women with faces like Ann’s, need long face framing layers to add softness and width to the face. She could still wear it long, maybe just past the collar-bone, with long layers and a deep side part. Here are some more great looks:
A retro glam wave is hot right now whether it is worn short, medium or long. Put in a deep side part and make sure the top is styled flat to your head. Long face framing layers can be worn straight, curly or with wavy hair. This is a simple style to create. See how Kate Winslet does her retro glam hairstyle at the Grammy’s.
A trendy mid-length hairstyle doesn’t get any easier than this! These long layered hairstyles for can be blow-dried and touched up with a curling iron to create a simple, casual look and just as easily put up into a ponytail, bun, braids or a twist.
These new pixie cuts on Jessica Stroup, Hayden Panttiere and Michelle Williams are so cute! This is the trendy short haircuts on the celebrities these days that I think we’ll be seeing crop up everywhere . . . at least for the brave, who get sick and tired of their long layered hair and want to make a new trendy statement!
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March 25, 2011 By: Barb Quinn Leave your comments (15), Your input matters.15 Comments »
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i have an oval face and was considering getting a full fringe, would this be advisable for my face shape? if not what other style wouldyou recommend?
Comment by Leah — August 8, 2011 @ 6:39 am
Hi Leah:
Full bangs or fringe on an oval face shape should look fine as long as you keep them above the eyebrows.
Go for it!
Comment by Barb Quinn — August 8, 2011 @ 3:00 pm
I have fine hair with white/colourless piebald streaks. I do not use dye as the streaks look quite spectacular. I prefer a short style and front on I look really quite pretty. Side on I have a very small chin and a little bump on my nose. It appears my chin is receeding. I have been told I have a round face and it is quite tiny.
All round my main objective is to have a style that hides my receeding chin and I have one ear that sticks out a little. It may not seem much but to me it makes a difference. I also have that dreaded double crown. I was born premy by 3 months and the slight curl in my hair never developed. I have been told that my scalp generically has been set up for slightly curly hair. I refuse to perm anymore and I am 50+.
I need some suggestions. My profile I always try to hide. I have a great front profile for photographs and have been told I am very photogenic.
Can you give me suggestions. My hairstylest is good and doesn’t see my worries. I need an outside opinion. I also don’t thinks a lot of people in the industry have studied physiognamy to identify the face shape. I have been told I am pretty, and I would just love a short style to suite me. I had long hair up until I was 23 because my Mum wanted it as she has the same hair as me. Can’t do a thing with it.
Please Help anyone I am open to all suggestions.
Thank you in advance. 50+ and needing assistance.
Veronica.
PS I am able to send you a front and side profile if necessary for your help
Comment by Veronica — August 12, 2011 @ 2:05 am
I no longer do individual hairstyle makeovers. After 13,000 women i decided it was time to move on to other things. My advice would be to get together with a close friend some afternoon with a digital camera and spend some time with: http://www.hairstyle-blog.com/face-in-hole-hairstyles-site-reviews.html. You’ll find lots of ideas.
Most importantly listen to your friends advice not your self talk. Your friend is a better judge of what looks good on you. That I’m positive of. That was the number 1 lesson I learned from doing 13,000 hairstyle makeovers.
Comment by Barb Quinn — August 14, 2011 @ 11:48 am
i have an oval face shape (obviously lol) and im trying to decide if i should get a long bob hairstyle that comes a little bit below the shoulders. i have straight, light brown hair and long side fringe. some of my friends tell me to go for a bob, and others say no. im a little confused on what i should do.
Comment by Jessica — September 5, 2011 @ 11:06 am
Hi Jessica:
That sound a bit long for a Bob this picture of Gweneth Paltrow is about as long as I would recommend for a Bob. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_30PRmkOl4ro/Sw6dr-lfZtI/AAAAAAAAYGQ/P148q1rSZ_0/s400/womens-bob-hair.jpg
Comment by Paul — September 6, 2011 @ 12:14 pm
Hi,
I’m a Teen girl and I have an oval face, thick hair and my hair is a medium brown. I also have a cool skin tone. I have been debating whether or not to die my hair to a dark brown, because I have heard that darker hair colours make your eyes stand out and I really like my blue eyes. What do you think about me dyeing my hair darker? I am also looking for s new haircut, right now my hair is a bit longer that my shoulders and I have shorter parts at the front of my face and I don’t have any bangs. Any ideas? Also if you have any ideas on how I should wear my hair to school please tell me, because lately I have only been wearing it in a high ponytail and I’m ready for a/many changes
Comment by Taylah — December 31, 2011 @ 10:45 pm
Whoever told you that dark hair would make your blue eyes stand out hasn’t a clue.
My advice is to see a good stylist. Find a woman who has your hair type who is wearing a great hairstyle. Introduce yourself and ask her who her stylist is (she will be flattered that you’ve asked). Then call the stylist and ask to come in for an introductory consultation. Almost always the initial consultation is free. The stylist will give you some ideas that will work for you and will tell you what it will cost to obtain the look desired.
Then start saving up your lunch money until you can afford to have it done professionally.
Comment by Barb Quinn — January 1, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
hi,i im not sure what shape my face is or what kind of haircut would flatter my face.From top side of my forehead all the way down to my jaw it is straight and the my jaw angles down to my chin a little sharply and my chin is rather pointy(and a bit small)my forehead is the most prominent feature of my face i suppose but it isn’t extremely large.please help me findout my shape!maybe it is a cross between shapes?
Comment by kat — January 2, 2012 @ 1:54 am
I have an oval face and fine curly hair that gets frizzy, it looks great straightened, it’s about three inches above my buttocks and was wanting to shorten it quite a bit, what hair cut should i get that would look good curly or straight and easy to manage. Thanks!!
Comment by Elizabeth — January 3, 2012 @ 1:26 pm
Check out this article http://www.hairstyle-blog.com/get-the-face-shape-right-then-choose-the-hairstyle.html
it will get you on your way.
Comment by Barb Quinn — January 7, 2012 @ 3:21 pm
am oval shape but am confused how can make my stle of hair while am short and thin
Comment by am Agnes — January 12, 2012 @ 12:55 pm
hey, i have an oval face but i am considering bangs like http://www.altiusdirectory.com/Shopping/images/womens-straight-hairstyles.JPG would that work? im 14 and i dont want to look younger. would it make me look younger?
Comment by Nina — January 24, 2012 @ 11:47 pm
Yes, you are dating yourself. Almost every teenage girl your age has long straight hair. If you don’t want to look 14 (or younger) ditch the long straight look. Notice what happens to girlfriends and neighbors once they are out of high school, the smart ones realize they must seperate themselves from the teen look of long straight hair in order to catch the attention of the guys.
With a oval face you can do just about anything and look good. My advice . . . go much shorter around chin length and do something with layers or a perm.
Comment by Paul Lynn — January 29, 2012 @ 11:16 am
Because you have an oval shaped face, you can pull off almost any hairstyle. You mentioned that you were short. If you would like to appear taller, try a cute, short haircut like the pixie cut. You also have the pleasure of choosing any type of bang that you would like. You can get some inspiration by looking at modern bangs in this article, http://www.visual-makeover.com/should-i-get-bangs/. Your possibilities are endless.
Thank you for your comment. If have any more questions about your hair or hairstyles that will suit you, please feel free to ask.
Comment by Michelle Skye — February 9, 2012 @ 8:03 pm