Best Men's Haircuts for Your Face Shape | Crate Collective
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Not sure which haircut suits you? Discover the best men's hairstyles for round, oval, square, heart, diamond and oblong face shapes.
The Best Men's Haircuts for Your Face Shape: The Complete Guide
Choosing a new haircut can be difficult. You might see a style you love on Instagram or TikTok, only to find that it doesn't quite look the same when you try it yourself.
The reason? The best haircut isn't necessarily the trendiest haircut — it's the haircut that works with your face shape, hair type and lifestyle.
At Crate Collective, our barbers consider all three before recommending a style.
Whether you have a round, square, oval, heart, diamond or oblong face shape, there's a haircut that can enhance your features and work with your natural hair.
How Do I Know What Face Shape I Have?
Before choosing a haircut, take a look at the proportions of your face.
Consider:
The width of your forehead
Your cheekbone width
Your jawline
The overall length of your face
The most common men's face shapes are oval, round, square, oblong, heart and diamond.
Best Haircuts for an Oval Face
An oval face is considered one of the most versatile face shapes because the proportions are generally well balanced.
This means you have plenty of options.
Great choices include:
Low taper fades
Mid fades
Textured crops
Slick backs
Quiffs
Side parts
Crew cuts
Longer textured styles
If you have an oval face, your barber can concentrate more on your hair type and personal style.
Best Haircuts for a Round Face
Round faces tend to have a similar width and length, with softer angles around the jaw.
The aim is often to create the appearance of more length and definition.
Good options include:
Textured crops
Quiffs
Pompadours
Taper fades
Mid and high fades
Styles with additional height
Keeping some height on top while keeping the sides relatively clean can help create a more balanced appearance.
Best Haircuts for a Square Face
Square faces usually have a strong jawline and relatively similar forehead, cheek and jaw widths.
The good news? Square faces can suit a huge range of men's haircuts.
Consider:
Skin fades
Taper fades
Buzz cuts
Crew cuts
Textured crops
Short-back-and-sides
Slick backs
A sharp fade can emphasise the natural structure of a square face, while a textured style can soften the overall look.
Best Haircuts for an Oblong Face
An oblong face is generally longer than it is wide.
Rather than adding excessive height, your barber may recommend styles that create a little more width.
Consider:
Textured fringes
French crops
Side parts
Medium-length textured styles
Low tapers
Avoiding excessive height on top can help create more balanced proportions.
Best Haircuts for a Heart-Shaped Face
Heart-shaped faces are generally wider around the forehead and narrower towards the chin.
The right hairstyle can help balance these proportions.
Try:
Textured fringes
Side parts
Low tapers
Medium-length styles
Messier textured looks
Best Haircuts for a Diamond Face
Diamond-shaped faces typically have prominent cheekbones with a narrower forehead and jaw.
Textured hairstyles can work particularly well.
Consider:
Textured crops
Fringes
Side-swept styles
Longer textured hairstyles
Low tapers
Don't Forget Your Hair Type
Your face shape is only part of the equation.
Your barber should also consider whether your hair is:
Thick
Fine
Straight
Curly
Wavy
Coarse
Receding or thinning
A haircut that looks fantastic on thick, straight hair may need to be adapted completely for fine or curly hair.
The Best Haircut Is the One That Works for You
At Crate Collective, we don't believe in giving every client the same haircut.
Your barber should consider your face shape, natural growth patterns, hair type, lifestyle and how much time you want to spend styling your hair.
Not sure what haircut to choose?
Book a consultation with one of our barbers and we'll help you find a style that works for you.
Ready for your next haircut?
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