Roll with It: Hot Hairstyling Advice for Oval Faces

Congratulations! If the tips coming up in this article apply to you, then you should be glad, because you have what is widely considered the “ideal face shape.” Your features are pretty much proportional, and while that means that no one part of an oval face necessarily stands out, it also means you don’t have to worry too much about balancing out any problem spots, either. Your face can take almost any makeup or hairstyle and still look great…but we still have some inside tips for you, anyway.

Show Out!

One of the biggest keys to styling hair to suit an oval face is actually pushing hair away from the face and showing off those features. Why cover them up? Women with oval face shapes should avoid overly-heavy or too-long bangs that actually shorten and throw the face off balance. Instead, opt for a sleek high ponytail, bun, or chignon that sweeps locks back elegantly. This will showcase your bone structure while being fairly low-maintenance and easy to do.
Another option for showing more of your face is to go for a center part or short bangs. Fringes that fall to mid-forehead are very popular now, especially when paired with shoulder-length or longer locks, but you can also couple short bangs with a classic updo or even shorter haircut.

Crop it Out

Short hairstyles are also a great way to call attention to your face. Chin-length bobs are completely age appropriate for moms and power-brokers, although even shorter snips can spice up anyone’s look. Super short, boyish haircuts with mini-flips and layers are perfect for adding a businesslike, flirty, or even funny edge to very feminine oval faces; you won’t look like a guy, we promise!

Surfin’ Everyday

For the laid-back woman with an oval face, try tousled waves with highlights or lowlights framing the eyes, cheekbones, lips, or whatever feature you want to show off. Again, center parts are usually easy for oval faces to pull off, so this kind of carefree look is perfect for you.

Layers and Layers of Fun

If you want to rock long hair with your oval face, definitely add layers to your look, especially around the front of the hair. Too much weight in the hair framing the face can make you look “boxed-in” or surrounded by a curtain. Since the disembodied-head look is never, ever sexy, lighten things up by snipping long tresses into layers that gradually get longer and longer, especially if your hair is thin or fine. This will keep your locks from looking lifeless or stringy.

Keep it Simple

Just as heavy bangs or a too-long, one-length mane can drag an oval face down, too much volume or height in the crown area can, too. Big hair can tend to overwhelm delicate features, and extra height can stretch the appearance of the face, making it look longer. So a best bet for oval girls is to go with simple, sleek, or medium-curly hairstyles that call attention to the face, not the hair. Oval-faces ladies with very curly hair might consider going ultra-short, so the extra volume doesn’t make their face look tiny.
And that wraps up our series on hairstyles for different face shapes! We hope we’ve inspired you with ways to improve or change your existing style, and that you’ve got a greater understanding of what looks look best on you. Until next time…