Oblong Face Shape
An oblong (or rectangle) face is noticeably longer than it is wide, with a straight cheek line and often a longer forehead and chin. Styling aims to add width and visually shorten the face.
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How to tell if you have a oblong face
- •Face length is clearly greater than the width
- •Forehead, cheeks, and jaw are similar in width
- •Cheek line runs fairly straight down
- •Chin and forehead can both appear long
Best hairstyles for a oblong face
- Shorter styles with width on the sides, not height on top
- Fringes and forward-textured fringes shorten a long forehead
Best glasses & frames
- Tall, oversized, or deep frames to break up the length
- Bold frames with strong horizontal lines add width
Grooming & beard tips
- A fuller beard on the sides adds width; keep the chin shorter
- Avoid long goatees that lengthen the face further
What to avoid
- Tall, voluminous hair that adds even more length
- Slim, short frames that get lost on a long face
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a long face look shorter?
Add width and avoid height: keep hair shorter with volume on the sides, use a fringe to shorten the forehead, grow a beard fuller on the cheeks, and choose tall, deep glasses frames.
Is an oblong face the same as a rectangle face?
Yes, oblong and rectangle refer to the same long face shape. A rectangle face simply has a more angular jaw, while both share the key trait of length being greater than width.
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