Since ovals can pull off pretty much any look, celebrity hair stylist Oscar Blandi recommends going for a pixie that’s super short all over to maximize drama. Score a look like Emma’s by requesting that your hairdresser cut your hair an inch or an inch and half long. Styling is so easy: Just wash and wear if you want a casual daytime look, or apply a light gel to damp hair and tousle for a glam evening out.
Angular: Rihanna
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Your great cheekbones can get hidden under a longer ‘do, but they’ll really stand out if you have a short style, Blandi says. He recommends Rihanna-esque sweeping bangs to amplify the effect — they draw focus to your cheekbones by resting against your face and ending just below your eyes. Use a flat iron and gentle hold spray to help them fall in just the right spot.
Square: Carey Mulligan
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Leaving a little hair at the nape of your neck softens a strong jawline, Cutler notes — ask your stylist to cut it longer in the back, like Carey Mulligan’s (whose face falls somewhere between a square and a heart shape). After blow drying, use your fingers to tuft out or tease the extra wisps behind your ears. Dab on pomade to keep them in place.
The best thing about a heart-shaped face is that it your shows off eyes. Since your face is widest across your eyes and narrows at the chin, the focus is on your peepers. Try Hayden’s pushed-back style, which plays up eyes even more and makes them look bigger. Tell your hairdresser you want a versatile cut that you can sweep back, so to leave a little length in the bangs. Then blow dry and brush the hair on your forehead back away from your eyes when it’s dry, securing it in place with gel or hairspray and a few bobby pins, Cutler says.
Cutler suggests asking your stylist to add a little height at the top with longer layers, similar to Ginnifer Goodwin’s. This elongates the shape of your face. Then, blow dry your hair with a round brush or smooth a styling cream on damp hair and rake your fingers through to get texture, which balances out the gentle curves of your face.