Best Hairstyles for Square Face Shapes

So, you’re thinking of trying a new haircut but are unsure which style will flatter your jawline? 

For girls with a more oval or round face, there’s plenty of flattering cuts to choose from. But if you’re looking to play down chiselled cheekbones or soften angular features, which are the best styles for you? 

In this guide, our hair experts look at the perfect hairstyles for square faces - all inspired by some of our favourite celebrities’ cuts!

Using Layers to Frame the Face

If you’ve ever coveted Rachel Green’s iconic layered haircuts, then you’ll be glad to know that Jennifer Aniston - queen of flattering hairstyles - has a square face herself.

Layers are a great match for square faces, softening sharp features and framing face shape. 

For the best placement, keep the layers long, beginning from the chin downwards, as to not to widen the face. 

Create Contrasting Waves

Wavy hair contrasts a strong jawline - and is a classic, easily attainable choice for those with a square face shape.

Tousling your hair into tumbling, beachy waves not only adds texture and softness to your angular face shape, but it’s also a stunning statement hairstyle.

Eye-skimming Bangs

If you have a square face, you don’t need to be afraid of sporting a mean set of bangs. There are an array of different fringes to suit your face shape.

Take inspiration from globally recognised beauty queen Zendaya, who effortlessly rocks eye-skimming bangs. This hairstyle draws attention to your eyes and away from your jawline, taking the edge off angular lines. 

We’d recommend avoiding blunt bangs. These will only serve to square your face even more.

Play With an Off-Centre Parting

Styling your hair in an off-centre parting is a subtle yet effective way to soften the angles of a square face. 

By disturbing the symmetry, this parting draws the eye away from the sharp points of the face, giving the illusion of a longer, rounder shape.

Elongate with an Angled Bob

If you’ve been pondering over the idea of a short bob or pixie crop, there’s no excuse not to go for it! 

Take inspiration from Megan Thee Stallion and opt for an angular bob as opposed to a blunt cut. 

Not only will this cut frame your face perfectly, it will also help to elongate it. 

And if it’s a pixie crop you have in mind, make sure you keep plenty of height on top to balance out your cut and face shape.

A Versatile Favourite – the Lob

The ‘lob’ – or ‘long bob’ – is another favourite hairstyle for square faces. The lob aims to elongate the face and draw attention away from wide features.

Selena Gomez has long been a renowned ambassador for this style. Her round face shape highlights the versatility of this look, perfect for everyone. 

Enjoy Longer Styles with Milk & Blush Extensions

Now you’ve found the perfect style to flatter your face shape, why not try it out? 

If your chosen cut requires a little more length, try our Clip-In Extensions for an instant boost. They’re also perfect for shaking up your look for different occasions.