Best Hairstyles for a Square Face Shape
Soften the strong jaw with waves, layers and side-swept lines, and avoid blunt cuts at jaw level.
This guide is for the square face shape: jaw at least 90% of the cheekbone width, with a face length under 1.45 times the cheekbone width.
Try
- Long layers, waves and curls that soften the jaw
- Side-swept fringes and a deep side part
- A lob or long bob with texture at the ends
- Short, textured cuts with longer, messy tops
Skip or adjust
- Blunt, straight, jaw-length cuts that repeat the jaw line
- Sharp geometric cuts and centre parts with no softness
- Slicked-back styles that expose the forehead and jaw
More for the square face shape
Hairstyles for other face shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.