Oblong face shape
An oblong face, also called a long or rectangular face, is clearly longer than it is wide, with the forehead, cheekbones and jaw all close in width. Styles that add width and break up the length work best.
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How to recognise it
The face is much longer than it is wide.
Forehead, cheekbones and jaw are close in width.
A long, straight cheek line.
Often a tall forehead or a long chin.
The numbers
| Ratio | Typical |
|---|---|
| Face length ÷ cheekbones | 1.70 |
| Forehead ÷ cheekbones | 0.89 |
| Jaw ÷ cheekbones | 0.82 |
Ratios as our face shape detector measures them: widths over the cheekbones, length from an estimated hairline to the chin. A tape measure gives slightly higher widths.
Hairstyles
Women
Try
- Curtain bangs or a full fringe that shortens the forehead.
- Waves and curls that add width at the sides.
- Shoulder-length cuts and lobs.
- Layers starting at the cheekbones.
Avoid
- Very long, straight hair that falls flat.
- Height at the crown.
Men
- Medium length with some width at the sides.
- A fringe or textured crop pushed forward.
- Avoid tall quiffs, pompadours and very tight sides.
Glasses
Try
- Deep, oversized or square frames that cover more of the face.
- A strong brow line or decorative temples that add width.
- Aviators.
Avoid
- Small, narrow frames.
Contour and makeup
- Contour the top of the forehead and under the chin to shorten the face.
- Blush across the cheeks horizontally, towards the ears.
Beard
- Fuller sides with a short chin, such as mutton chops or a short boxed beard, add width.
- Avoid long, pointed beards that make the face longer.
Questions
Is an oblong face the same as a long face?
Yes. Oblong, long and rectangular faces describe the same shape: clearly longer than wide, with similar widths at the forehead, cheekbones and jaw.
How do I know if my face is oblong?
Your face is much longer than it is wide and the sides run fairly straight from forehead to jaw. Our detector measures length against cheekbone width from a photo.
What haircut suits an oblong face?
Cuts that add width and shorten the face: curtain bangs, waves and shoulder-length layers. Avoid height on top and long, flat hair.
Not sure which one you are?
Upload one front-facing photo. The detector measures your face and shows how close you are to all six shapes.
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