No Bangs with a Middle Partīecause bangs cover up all or part of your forehead, they essentially cut the length of your face in half, which is ideal for oblong face shapes. The length of the face can also be highlighted by the absence of bangs. Long, side-swept bangs are great for eliminating vertical length and for making your face and chin appear shorter and more balanced with the rest of your face shape.īecause of the length of an oblong face shape, any bangs that have height, or are teamed with a high hairstyle, are going to immediately make the face look longer. Straight Across BangsĪ straight across bang is a good choice for balancing width in longer faces, and when teamed with a side hair part, works even better! To flatter the length of an oblong face shape you should choose bangs that will condense the length of your face and create a more suitable shape.
To avoid getting bangs you'll regret, do your research first and choose the right bangs by looking at the ultimate deciding factor – your face shape. But as with a new haircut or hair color, if you choose the wrong type of bangs, you could end up with a new look that isn't exactly the right look for you. Now that you know which bobs to try, and which ones to avoid, take a look at the great range of bob hairstyles that we have available in our hairstyle categories.Īdding bangs to your hairstyle is a great way to create a new look without sacrificing the length of your hair or using hair color. To ensure your bob hairstyle is suitable for your face shape, select a bob that does not have any of the following hairstyle features:Īlthough a chin length bob is ideal for an oblong face, wispy ends with no body that don't add width to the sides of your face will only make an already long oblong face shape look even longer.Ī middle part on any bob teamed with an oblong face shape will only add vertical length to a face shape that needs to avoid any added length. The most suitable bob hairstyles for an oblong face shape should feature all or some of the following:Ī bob that features a curly or wavy hair texture is perfect for softening the harsh lines of an oblong face shape.Ī chin length bob will emphasize the face's horizontalness rather than length, and the side-swept bangs will also help to shorten the length of the face.
MENS LONG HAIRCUTS WITH PERFECT LAYERS HOW TO
It looks great in a short, medium or long hair length, can be worn curly, straight or wavy, and there is one to suit just about everyone - all you need to know is how to choose the right one for you! One of the most flattering and versatile hairstyles is the bob. The all straight one length sides and back also only add to vertical length. The hairstyle makes an oblong face look even longer than it actually is due to the middle part that divides the shape into two longer portions. This is very good example of a poor choice of hairstyle selection. This shape will work in straight or curly textures. The bangs help to shorten the overall length of the face while the layers help add body and bounce creating needed width. This is a soft wavy hairstyle with body that really suits our oblong face shape model. This hairstyle lacks body and needs to be shortened in shape (not length). The middle part creates more vertical length while the flimsy sides do nothing to build width. The wrong hairstyle is shown very well for long oblong face shapes. Waves or curls would work just as well, even slightly shorter if required. The bangs in the front help to make the face appear shorter, while the layered sides and back that kick out create needed width. This is a very nice hairstyle shape to compliment long faces. Wispy chin length styles that have no body or that don't add width through the sides should also be avoided.
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