60 Super Chic Hairstyles For Long Faces To Break Up The Length

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Every face is unique. Its features, proportions and shape condition the choice of acceptable hairdos. Hairstyles for long faces are not a big problem. Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, Hilary Swank, Kelly Reilly for instance, have oblong faces and always look gorgeous. If you know what kind of hairstyles to choose to flatter your physical parameters, you may make your long face appear perfectly oval or at least extremely charming and sweet. Unfortunately, there’s an opinion that with a wrong choice of a hairdo a girl who is long in her face may remind a horse. You have probably seen those oblong faces, framed with long perfectly straight tresses, producing the dreaded narrowing and elongating effect. Well, with the following 60 hairstyles you will escape it and never have a single doubt about whether you look gorgeous.

Best Possible Hairstyles For Long Faces

There are some visual examples below, but the main thing here is to understand the principles of how lines and textures in hairstyles may correct your oblong face. If you catch the idea, you will be able to adjust your favorite hairstyle to the shape of your face, so that it appears maximally flattering for you personally. So let’s see how it works.

• - You can always reduce the length of your face at the expense of your forehead. If it’s covered with bangs, the line of the hair growth is not visible, and your face appears shorter. Blunt cut straight or slightly slanting bangs work good, so do waves pushed on the forehead. When considering the ideal length for your bangs, keep in mind proportions. When bangs take 1/3 of the face length, it’s believed to be the best possible proportion.


• - Try to create width and body on the sides of your face with horizontal and diagonal lines. Curls, waves, the even bottom lines and horizontal layers create an illusion of width, so desirable in your case. If you stick to a bob haircut, do not make the back much shorter than the front. This technique creates sharp angles, making your face seem even longer than it is.


• - Avoid excessive volume on top, long straight tresses along your face, especially without bangs, high ponytails or other high updos and layer-free long styles. If you do not like full-on layers, ask your stylist to layer only the tresses that frame your face in order to escape a drawing-down effect.


• - Color can also play into your hands. Highlights enhance width and create dimension for your side tresses. If your hair is long, try ombre: lighter ends won’t draw your face down either.

And now let’s see the examples.

Oblong Faces With The Most Flattering Hairstyles

#1: Gorgeous Chunky Over-the-Shoulder Braid

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Over-the-shoulder braids do a great job at shifting the focus away from an oblong face shape while creating a whimsical look. There are two options with this type of hairdo: you can braid all the hair along the hairline, or complement your braid with a long side bang that will break up the face length even more. Ombre hair and colored highlights add more depth and texture to the look.

#2: Long Face Hairstyle Inspired by Ballerina Bun

When dealing with a tall, ample forehead, you can either choose to hide it, or to embrace it. Although hair stylists advise against topknots for long faces, this type of hairdo is undeniably cool and elegant. As you might already know, it is also extremely easy to style. If you’re short on time, you can simply slip on a hair donut – for added volume – or tie a messy knot with layered ‘flyaways’ for an effortless look. Secure the bun and some rebellious strands, and you’re all set.

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#3: Long Textured Waves

Same like an oval face haircut, a cut for a long face benefits from layers, especially if your hair is long. Do you like this look, which sort of channels that perennially appealing Farrah Fawcett vibe? If you want to recreate it, all you need is some mattifying hair powder and a curling iron. Apply the hair product on your towel-dried locks and work with a curling iron to shape large bouncy curls away from your face. Finish up the look with some powder. Side-swept bangs or clear partings look equally beautiful with this type of hairdo, especially with oval or oblong faces. Do not make any lift at the roots, let the volume concentrate on the sides.

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#4: Twist-into-Ponytail Hairstyle

Go for a medium length haircut for long faces. It’s the most versatile length that lets your experiment with hairstyles. The neat twist-into-ponytail ‘do exudes class and femininity. As you can see from the image, simplicity still works as the ultimate proof of sophistication. To achieve this look, all you have to do is to create a distinct side parting, twist back the hair on the side and gather it into an elegant pony tail. Don’t forget to set everything in place with some hairspray once you’re done. This twist-into-ponytail style will look even more attractive on ombre hair.

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#5: Little Braid with Tousled Waves

If you’d rather skip a date with your curling iron, but still want beautifully tousled waves, you should definitely go for this look. This texture can be recreated by tying up your hair into loose buns overnight. Spritz your damp locks with sea-salt spray before making your buns. In the morning, you should tousle your locks and create your casual three-strand braid on one side. Don’t spend too much time arranging the curls, though – the wilder they look, the better.

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#6: High Bun Hairstyle for Long Faces

A high bun is a timeless hairstyle. Pull the strands back for a sleek look or fluff them slightly out for extra volume. For the latter option, you need to part your hair in several sections and add volume, backcombing strand by strand.

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#7: Fringe, Luscious Curls And Crown Braid

An elegant waterfall braid, bold highlights, luscious curls and trendy grey hair color make one of a kind hairstyle for a confident girl. You may also add playful lowlights to your locks, such as blue or crimson to enhance the impression. Wow, you’ve got one edgy and modern style to rock this season!

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#8: Romantic Curls With Side French Braid

Achieving a look that seems effortless, and at the same time, very well put together, is not as easy as it may seem at first sight. Prepare the base for your braid – create some volume in the upper section with backcombing. Use a curling iron to achieve large curls for the lower half of your hair. Braid a very loose side braid. Secure it with bobby pins and finish the look off with hairspray.

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#9: Bouffant Updo With Side Curly Pony

This is an extremely classy look that goes well with both formal attire and casual outfits. It’s easy to create, and it doesn’t look common. Backcomb the crown section for a small bouffant. Style the curls with a large-barrel curling iron. Sweep them to one side, twist near the roots and pin into place with bobby pins.

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#10: Long Haircut for Long Faces

With a long face you can wear your hair long, but it should be styled in curls, in order not to drag your face down. For this look, you will only need a few things: bobby pins, some hair spray and a little patience. Some women prefer using curling irons to shape curls, but if you don’t want to damage your hair systematically, you can simply create multiple buns before going to sleep. In the morning you‘ll get some pretty curls. The girl in the image decided to pull her loose strands back, with a few bobby pins. She managed to frame her face perfectly and avoid the elongating effect.

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#11: Side Curly Downdo With Soft Layers

Not feeling quite ready to pull the whole thing back? Why not to sweep it to one side, then? This gorgeous side asymmetrical ‘do lets you get as playful as you want with the style. Simply twist back separate strands and pin them to the side. The side-swept bangs balance out the whole look. Hair stylists say that this is one of the best long hairstyles for big foreheads.

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#12: Updo with Straight Blunt Bangs

When big foreheads become a problem, the blunt straight cut bangs step in as the perfect solution. There’s literally no way that you can go wrong with long, blunt bangs. Not only do they hide the forehead, but they also accentuate the eyes. You can tie everything into a tight knot or style the hair loose in a relaxed bun. Sleek bobs work exceptionally well with blunt bangs too.

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#13: Long Curly Side Ponytail

Boho waves have been an all-time favorite for rebellious souls. Everybody knows that curls, regardless of shape and size, flatter long faces, so why not to try them out? The blue-eyed beauty in the image decided to pull her curls into a low ponytail. This type of hairstyle looks even better with highlights in your curls.

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#14: Oval Face Haircut And Raven Waves with Side-swept Bangs

The biggest problem with long hair for a long face is the fact that it elongates your face even more. If you still want to wear your beautiful long locks, choose hairstyles that open your face, preferably curls. Get a long layered haircut and embrace cute half up styles.

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#15: Simple Side Braid with Fringe

Are you in desperate need of the best hairstyles for long faces, sweet and feminine, but quick enough for busy days? Look no further than a side braid with some lovely face-framing curls. It’s one of the most comfortable and easy to style hairdos you can quickly do in the morning. The secret to this ‘do is to braid the longer locks to one side, while balancing out the other side with super-long side-swept bangs. Add some highlights to the hair and a few messy strands for a more casual look.

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#16: Modern Glamour

This beautiful long face hairstyle represents a lovely blend of Old Hollywood sophistication and modern fashion. The best thing about it is the fact that it works with all types of hair. However, there are a few styling rules that you should keep in mind. First of all, you need to apply some styling cream to your wet hair. Style perfect spiral curls and sweep them to one side. Set everything into place with some bobby pins and flexible-hold spray. If you prefer, you can straighten out your side-swept bangs, like the model in the image, to frame your cheekbones gracefully.

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#17: Shoulder-Length Vintage Lob

Here is a picture-perfect curly vintage bob. This timeless and rather short hairstyle works exceptionally well for formal settings. You may not lift the bangs that high in order not to elongate your face.

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#18: Classy Low Bun Hairstyle for Big Foreheads

Low bun updos are very versatile: you can throw on a pair of sunglasses and jeans and be on your merry way, or you may go for an elegant dress and stilettos, to make the look work just as perfectly. And, as if this weren’t enough, the low bun updo also looks extremely flattering on women with large foreheads or thin faces. There are many variations on this style, some of which also include braided bangs. Also, you shouldn’t worry if you can’t get the style quite right at your first try, because, in this case, messy equals sexy.

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#19: Extra-Long Layered Curls

All women dream of long, stunning locks at some point in their life. But, while it is true that long hair can be a real show stopper, it is equally difficult to maintain. Extra-long layered curls look wonderful in all sorts of hairstyles and they are certainly worth some extra care.

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#20: Face-Framing Cascading Layers

Thick cascading locks are sure to turn many heads. Add some color texturing and gentle curls to the tips, and you will look like a Hollywood icon. This type of hairstyle for long faces was designed for women with thick and generous manes. It is the exquisite layering of longer locks that creates a look exuding both ease and sophistication. If you have a longer face, layering is a good way to balance out the look.

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#21: Turquoise Ribbons

Thin slanting bangs, going slightly below your eye-brows, cloak the prominent forehead coquettishly, and the two slim turquoise ribbons pick up the flirty note to set off the blue depth of your eyes.

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#22: Cropped Straight Asymmetric Bob

Straight hair allows making a stake on the distinct edges. Short haircuts for long faces like this chic bob draw horizontal and diagonal lines to shrink visually the length of the oblong face.

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#23: Mane Of Luscious Curls

The more curls, the better: tousle or mess them up for an extra volume on the sides, broadening your long face and, therefore, cutting back its length. The right angle of the bangs (rather diagonal ones than vertical) also counts.

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#24: Chocolate Luster

Long tresses are not a taboo, but shape them into loose curls at the ends to avoid straight vertical lines, elongating your long face. Low horizontal bangs are a plus.

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#25: Cute Wavy Mess

Covering your high forehead at least partially helps to create an illusion of a proportional oval face. Frame it with fun messed up waves to break the verticals which in this game, alas, do not play on your side.

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#26: Aligned & Highlighted

Even with a sleek texture and pointed side ends, the prevalence of horizontal lines and an amazing dimensional effect won’t let your oblong face appear that long.

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#27: Pompous Peek-A-Boo

This pretty awesome long face hairstyle features very low bangs and lush locks tending sideways, not down. This way you are teasingly concealing the line on hair growth on your forehead and make your oblong face seem shorter.

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#28: Irresistible Red Babe

Hilary Swank has strategically pushed her bangs onto the forehead, slightly to the right and set the same direction for her shimmering auburn tresses, touched with a stunning sombre.

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#29: Smarty Pants

A medium-length bob haircut for curly hair and horizontally-oriented bangs work amazingly for long faces. Stylish glasses will also win you a few points.

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#30: Rich Strawberry Blonde Beauty

A simple hairstyle with two aclinic levels performs its length-reducing job perfectly and stands out thanks to its beautiful rich shade of the strawberry blonde, super flattering for the fair warm-toned complexion.

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#31: Ravishing Raven Waves

The fabulous black waves, scattered all over the shoulders, look very impressive. But the greatest credit belongs to Liv’s bangs, downsizing the height of her intelligent forehead.

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#32: Droplet

Such a fancy short hairstyle for long faces because of bangs may seem at first sight overly pretentious. However, it conceals your hairline and shortens your face visually like no other.

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#33: Sexy Foxy

A few layers from under the bangs, covering the high forehead completely, make this fantastic hairstyle a little bit more voluminous on top, which reduces elongating power of the side tresses.

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#34: Colibri

Extra short cuts, baring the sides of your face, may also be flattering for its oblong shape. In this case opt for quite long feathery bangs and insignificant volume on top.

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#35: Orbed Or Edgy?

This breathtaking female hairstyle has succeeded to bring together such contrasting concepts as a rounded shape and jagged edges. The winning combo, additionally enhanced with a turbulent texture, turns out to be very flattering for the oblong face.

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#36: Soft Dimensional Waves

If your face is long, prefer waves to straight tresses. In case you also accentuate their volume with dimensional highlights, your triumph will be ultimate.

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#37: Rough Gilded Locks

This perfect chin-grazing bob shrinks to the jaw-line level when curled into the impetuous waves. The length of the oblong face luckily shrinks likewise.

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#38: Curly Sarah

Sarah Jessica Parker often opts for curly hairstyles, which do not make her face appear longer than it is. If you refuse bangs, which are actually your trump card, make a centre parting for added symmetry.

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#39: Breezy & Fluttering

Straight graded haircuts with layering from the mid-ear section work for expansion, not elongation. In combination with bangs like these you have all the chances to make your oblong face appear a perfect oval.

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#40: Updos For Oblongs

Hurray! Updo hairstyles for long faces are not forbidden either. But try to balance the openness of the sides with some blunt cut low bangs and very insignificant volume on top.

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#41: Edgy Bob Hairstyle With Wispy Texture

Dianna Agron takes into account all the recommendations that help to correct an oblong face shape. We observe wispy bangs across the forehead, a flattering chin length, and trendy in 2015 grunge-inspired hairstyle. The tousled edgy locks add volume and widen Diana’s face visually.

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#42: Sleek Pixie Hairstyle For Fine Hair

Ashlee Simpson shows us that even a sleek short hairstyle can flatter long faces. The main functional element of this ‘do is the jagged bangs, covering Ashlee’s forehead. These are playfully styled to one side. Surprisingly enough, but the long earrings fit well into this look and do not elongate Ashlee’s face, because they are pretty large and composed of rounded elements.

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#43: Short Messy Bob Hairstyles For Oblong Faces

The chin-level length and a light wave at the ends of Cate Blanchett’s locks make her hairstyle a perfect solution for the visual correction of oblong faces. And the most pleasing thing is that this hairstyle won’t take much of your time, while the ‘do proves to be appropriate in any setting and for any occasion.

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#44: Short Rounded Bob With Straight Bangs Across The Forehead

Naomi Campbell’s high forehead is always veiled with thick straight bangs. They are flat-ironed perfectly and gracefully layered at the ends. The volume at the cheek-bones also flatters oblong faces. Naomi looks breathtaking with this short bob. It will flatter you too if your face is long.

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#45: Short A-Line Haircut For Long Faces

Anne Hathaway confessed that she was crying when they chopped off her locks for the role in “Les Miserables”. But, well, we must admit, the haircut becomes the actress so much. A short chin-length bob styled with volume at the ends works good for oblong-shaped faces.

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#46: Oblong Faces And Pixie Haircuts

A pixie haircut with elongated top tresses is considered suitable for a long face if the cut is styled towards and onto the forehead. Avoid excessive volume on the crown. Lena Dunham gives us a great example. Pair your pixie with a bright makeup and apply a shine-enhancing styling product.

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#47: Bob Hairstyle With Large Voluminous Waves

Asia Argento compensates the absence of bangs with the large waves at the ends of her locks. One side of this gorgeous bob is styled towards the face, and another gives those chic, bold waves, curled away. This is a bright and elegant hairstyle for a special occasion. Note the idea if you have an oblong face.

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#48: Cute A-Line Bob With Volume Towards The Ends

With an oblong face, you should shy away long sleek tresses along the sides of your face, dragging it down. Instead, give your preference to voluminous medium-length hairstyles, like Violante Placido’s bob. The right length, slightly curled edges and volume towards the ends are exactly what you need.

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#49: Bob With Accurate Ends

We can give Rosamund Pike a standing ovation not only for her role in the “Gone Girl”, but also for the great choice of a flattering hairstyle. Her short bob haircut for long face with accurate ends is a tendency of the current season. Although the hairstyle features no bangs, Rosamund’s forehead is rounded by the face-framing locks.

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#50: Low Pony Hairstyle With Elongated Side Bangs

Liv Tyler presents an evening hairstyle idea for oblong faces. Unlike a high pony, a low one doesn’t drag your face down. Liv pairs her chic pony with elongated side bangs, which look ok, but, honestly, shorter horizontal or arched bangs would work better for her.

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#51: Wavy Hairstyle To Balance The Proportions Of A Long Face

If you do not like bangs, but need to balance the proportions of your long face, a layered haircut and a wavy hairstyle will help you. Maria Sharapova looks sweet with medium length wavy hair. In case you are bored to style waves every day, consider a bio perm.

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#52: Medium-To-Long Hairstyle For Long Faces

Kylie Minogue often resorts to side wavy hairstyles. The volume at the roots in such ‘dos for long faces can be insignificant, while the locks on the sides should feature some added volume and dimension. It’s a simple and showy hairstyle you can effortlessly do yourself.

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#53: Chic Asymmetric Haircut With A Drastic Contrast In Lengths

Chic undercuts definitely flatter more oval and oblong face shapes than round and square ones. Rosario Dawson has tried an asymmetric undercut that looks extremely cool and blends well with her long beach waves.

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#54: Long Romantic Hairstyle To Flatter Oblong Faces

As we know, long straight tresses are not the best idea for a long face, but Isabel Lucas knows how to fix the problem. The bangs, covering her forehead, and long tousled locks make her face appear wider. Balayage dyeing technique can also add volume and dimension to long hairstyles. The tender floral headband completes Isabel’s delicate look of a forest nymph.

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#55: Casual A-Line Bob Hairstyle

It’s not very easy for women with long faces to choose a flattering haircut that they feel comfortable with, but Jennie Garth has succeeded. Her chin-length A-line bob is a universal base for quick stylish hairstyles, and it suits long faces.

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#56: Going Against The Rules

Hilary Swank wishes to go against the rules and reveal her beautiful oblong face. She appeared at the “You’re Not You” L.A. Premiere, sporting this simple half up half down hairstyle. Someone may say it’s not her most flattering look, but as long as you love yourself and want to express your individuality through elegant solutions, we can only admire.

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#57: Long Wavy Hairstyle With Horizontal Bangs

Bangs are the most versatile and efficient way to harmonize your face proportions. Christa B. Allen opts for straight graded bangs, just below her eye-brows. This detail makes her look extremely feminine and sensuous. Long wavy locks provide the flattering side volume. With an extra shine finish, this messy hairstyle looks adorable!

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#58: Medium Layered Haircut For Long Faces

The layered haircut of Suzanne Somers seems the best choice for her face shape. The front locks feature chin-length layers which do not let the longer tresses drag Suzanne’s face down. The layered horizontal bangs cover her high forehead.

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#59: Messy Fishtail For Oblong Faces

Braided hairstyles are also acceptable for oblong faces. Eva Longoria rocks a very cute messy fishtail with a good volume at the cheekbones level. A maximally natural messy hairstyle and a nude dress create a very stylish and sexy look. Feel free to embrace the idea!

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#60: Medium Haircut With Soft Layers

There are many girls and women with oblong faces who do not want to have their locks cut short. Lisa Kudrow suggests a medium layered haircut that can be styled flatteringly to grace a long face shape. Pay attention to the volume on the sides of your face and curl the face-framing layers away from your face in bold flicks that feature rather horizontal than vertical orientation.

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So, here is a summary of the main tricks that help to correct an oblong face shape: horizontal bangs, curls, layered haircuts, asymmetric ‘dos with volume on the sides of your face, bob haircuts and hairstyles with volume at the ends. Only you can decide whether you want to approximate your face to the classic proportions or bring out your individuality. Now you know what styles work the best for your special face shape. Try not to ignore these important rules, seek for balance and be ready to receive tons of compliments as a reward.

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