Oval Face
Use these oval-face examples as a starting point, then choose a cut around your texture, preferred length and upkeep.
What defines a oval face?
An oval face is a touch longer than it is wide, with the forehead slightly broader than the jaw and gently rounded edges. Nothing dominates — the proportions are even top to bottom.
Works to explore
Try blunt bobs, long layers or a centre part if they match the finish you want. The five styles below are real starting points, not a complete rulebook.
Be careful with
If you want visible movement, a very long, one-length cut with a heavy fringe may need more styling than it first appears.
Ask your stylist
Which length, fringe weight and parting will work with my natural texture, density and usual styling time?
Not sure this is your shape? Measure your face shape or Read the full Oval Face guide before you pick a cut.
Layered Lob with Curtain Bangs
A shoulder-length layered lob with soft curtain bangs and subtle waves — a versatile everyday cut for oval face shapes. (Note: front-facing reference image pending — currently shown from side/rear angles only.)
Loose High Bun
A loose, undone high bun sits at the crown with soft face-framing pieces pulled free, elongating an oval face's balanced proportions while keeping the look effortless and polished enough for everyday wear.
Long Layers
Soft, cascading long layers add movement and lightness throughout the length, complementing an oval face's naturally balanced symmetry with effortless, bouncy texture from mid-length down.
Sleek Center-Part Long Hair
A sleek, straight blowout with a precise center part draws a clean vertical line down the face, highlighting an oval shape's naturally even proportions with polished, glass-like shine.
Classic Bob
A timeless blunt bob skims the jawline with crisp, clean edges, framing an oval face's balanced symmetry while delivering a polished, low-maintenance silhouette that suits nearly any styling routine.