Best haircuts for square faces
Soften the angles with texture and movement, or embrace them with a sharp, structured cut.
The best square face haircuts either soften the angles with texture and movement, or lean into a strong jaw with a sharp, structured cut.
Cuts that suit you
Soft long waves
Long layers
Textured shag
Curtain bangs
Pixie cut
Lob
Cuts to skip
Chin-length bob
Sleek center part
Soft long waves
longwomenCurves around the jaw soften strong corners.
Side-swept layers
mediumwomenDiagonal lines break up the straight jawline.
Textured lob with face-framing
mediumwomenLayers that hit below the jaw add softness.
Wispy bangs
mediumwomenLight, airy fringe softens a broad forehead.
Textured crop
shortmenMessy texture on top balances a strong jaw.
Side part with soft sides
shortmenClassic and polished; shows off the jaw without exaggerating width.
Medium tousled flow
mediummenMovement and length soften a very angular outline.
Buzz cut
shortmenA strong jaw is one of the best canvases for a buzz.
Haircuts to avoid
- Blunt jaw-length bobA hard line at the jaw makes it look wider.
- Severe, flat center partHighlights the face's straight vertical lines.
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What haircut suits a square face?+
For women: soft long waves, side-swept layers, a textured lob with face-framing and wispy bangs. For men: a textured crop, a side part with soft sides, a medium tousled flow or a buzz cut.
Which haircuts should a square face avoid?+
A blunt jaw-length bob, which puts a hard line right at the jaw, and a severe flat center part, which highlights the face's straight lines.