The best haircut for your face shape is one that creates balance. If your face is round, add height on top. If it's long, keep the top shorter and the sides a little fuller. If it's square or oval, you can pull off almost anything. Every face shape looks great with the right cut, and at Undercover Barbershop in Moreno Valley, we'll help you find yours.
Here's the short version:
It takes about a minute. Pull your hair back, look straight into a mirror, and notice three things:
Still not sure? No worries at all. Your barber can tell you in a few seconds. Just ask.
About as wide as it is long, with soft, rounded cheeks and jaw.
The goal is to add some length. A high or mid fade with volume on top, a textured quiff, a faux hawk, or a pompadour all work great. Skip blunt bangs and buzz cuts that are the same length everywhere, since they can make your face look rounder. A short beard that's a little longer at the chin helps too.
A strong, angular jaw and a broad forehead.
You've got a great shape for short, classic cuts. A crew cut, buzz cut, side part, or textured crop all show off your jaw. Want a softer look? Leave a bit more texture on top.
A little longer than it is wide, with balanced features.
Almost any haircut works on an oval face, so this is your chance to experiment. Slick backs, crops, longer styles, fades: try what you like. Just avoid heavy fringes that cover your forehead and hide that balance.
Noticeably longer than it is wide.
Keep the top from getting too tall, since big volume makes your face look longer. A textured crop or Caesar cut with a fringe, a side part, or a low fade or taper that keeps some fullness on the sides all add balance. A fuller beard on the sides helps too.
Wider at the forehead or cheekbones, narrower at the chin.
Medium-length styles with texture work well, like a messy fringe, a side-swept cut, or longer hair on top with a low taper. A beard adds width at the jaw and balances things out.
A wider jaw and a narrower forehead.
Add some volume and width on top with a textured top, a quiff, or a longer cut, and keep the sides from being too tight.
Good to know: Face shape is a guide, not a rule. Your hair type, your lifestyle, and what makes you feel confident matter just as much.
The same cut can look different on straight, wavy, and curly hair. Curly hair adds natural width, which is great for long faces. Fine or thinning hair looks best a little shorter. If that's you, check out our guides on haircuts for curly hair and haircuts for thinning hair. For help choosing a fade, see types of fades explained.
It can make a big difference. A beard can add length to a round face, add width to a long face, or give more definition to a softer jaw. Read our beard care guide to find the best beard style for your face.
Pull your hair back and look in a mirror. Compare your face's length and width, look at the shape of your jaw, and notice where your face is widest. Or just ask your barber.
A fade with height on top, like a quiff, pompadour, or textured top. Height adds length and makes your face look more defined.
A textured crop or Caesar cut with a fringe, or a side part with some fullness on the sides. Avoid a lot of height on top.
Short, classic cuts like a crew cut, buzz cut, or side part. They show off a strong jaw.
It helps, but it's not a strict rule. Your hair type, lifestyle, and personal style matter just as much.
Undercover Barbershop at 13027 Perris Blvd in Moreno Valley. Our barbers will look at your face shape and hair type and recommend a cut that fits you.
Let's find the cut that fits you best. Visit Undercover Barbershop, 13027 Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92553, or call (951) 713-4965. Book online and we'll take it from there.