Haircuts for Square Faces

People with a square face shape a strong angular jawline and a square hairline. The jaw is angular and the face is as long as it is wide. Square jawline gives a prominent strong look, and highlights your lips, unlike other face types like round or heart shape which softens the face. There are many suitable haircuts for square faces, however some haircuts need to be avoided by people with a square face. Here are the various ideas on square face shapes and haircuts, you can consider for yourself...

Best Hairstyles for Square Faces

Short and medium length haircuts look great on square faces. However, you can also go with long curly or wavy hairstyles, as they will help to add roundness to the face. But, avoid long straight hairstyles for square shaped faces, and center partings. You also need to avoid haircuts with straight lines, and women need to avoid very short hairstyles too. Haircuts like short blunt bob till chin need to be avoided too, along with long straight hairstyles.

Instead, to add roundness to the square face shape, add layers near the cheekbones, and for temples use soft bangs. There are many celebs which have a square face shape, and you can consider getting the square face hairstyles sported by them. Celebs which have square face shape are Oprah Winfrey, Megan Fox, Fergie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Bosworth, Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Demi Moore, Sandra Bullock, etc.

Short Hairstyles
Get the hair cut just touching the shoulder, and get the hair cut into deep choppy layers, with the hair covering up the sides of the face. Then accompany this style with long side sweeping bangs. Hairstyles for square faces in men are crew cuts and layered cuts. For crew cuts the hair on the back and sides is shaved off and the hair on top is cut into a short flat crop. For layers you can consider getting the lots of choppy layers and hairstyle which covers the side of face, and has long side sweeping bangs.

Medium Length Styles
For medium length layered hairstyles for your face shape use these ideas. Get some layers cut near the crown, to add fullness. Then cut the hair near the ends into deep layers, with the hair ends flipped inwards. This will make the hair fall on the sides of the face and soften the strong jawline. Then accompany this style with long side sweeping bangs. You can also getting a razor cut for a sleek look, however make sure the fall on the sides and give a soft look.

Long Hairstyles
If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, then consider these ideas. Get your hair cut into layers, with the hair near the crown cut into few layers. This will help to add fullness, then cut the rest of the hair into deep layers. The hair ends should be cut in such a way that they look tapering. Then accompany this style with a pair of side sweeping bangs. Another way to style loose wavy hair is to sport a bohemian look. Middle part your hair and get some layers in your hair. Then accompany this style with a Cleopatra style bangs. But, cut the bangs a little soft near the edges.

So, use the above tips and tricks to get a good haircut for your face shape. Get it done by stylist for the best results. To maintain your haircut, visit a stylist every 6-8 weeks, for a trim.