Hairstyles for Oblong Faces

Oblong Hairstyles

In hairstyling, the term "oblong" refers to an oval shape, which means your style will have a fair bit of length and is curved to create the desired oblong look. An oblong hairstyle requires a medium to long length of hair -- anything...

Spiky, Short Hairstyles for an Oblong Face & Thin Hair

If you share Gwyneth Paltrow’s oblong face shape, then congratulations -- you can wear a variety of hairstyles. When settling on a hairstyle, you do want to minimize the length of your face, while highlighting your soft, round features. A...

The Right Bun for Your Oblong Face

You are a lucky girl. If you have an oblong face shape you can wear most hairstyles and still look gorgeous. Pulling your hair back into a sleek bun accentuates your softly curved features. Whether you are simply enjoying a day at the beach and...

What Bridal Veil Will Best Suit Your Oblong Face

While shoes, a clutch, undergarments and jewelry are all important, your veil is one of the first accessories that gets noticed on your wedding day. Avoid choosing a veil based on some storybook fantasy. Consider how various options frame your...

Hairstyles for an Oblong Face Shape With a Large Forehead

Gals with oblong faces have quite a few advantages -- they can get away with wearing just about any kind of sunglasses or hats and look good in a whole assortment of haircuts. The only problem is that their faces tend to be on the long side, which...

Hairstyles for Oblong Faces & Thick Hair

Striking due to its angles and contours, an oblong-shaped face is one that should be celebrated for its individuality. The combination of your oblong face and thick hair means that you need a hairstyle that highlights the assets of each. With...

Wavy Hairstyles for Oblong Face Shapes

Styling your hair wavy is one of the best options if you've got an oblong face shape. The width of the waves will instantly add width to your face, which widens it and gives you a nicer face proportion as a result. Just don't assume that waves...

Bridal Updos for an Oblong Face Shape

An oblong face shape is roughly the same width from top to bottom, usually having a prominent forehead and wide chin. Oblong face shapes can struggle with updos because the shape widens your face and makes your chin appear broader. There are,...

Do's & Dont's With Haircuts for Long Oblong Faces

"Long in the face" has new meaning when you're talking about the most flattering hairstyles. Each face shape has its own set of rules that can spell success or disaster at the salon. If your face is longer than it is wide, you've got an oblong...

Haircuts for Oblong-Shaped Faces and Straight Hair

If you're one of the many gals who went to your hairstylist thinking you were going to look totally chic rocking the latest "it" hairstyle, but came out crying and reaching for the nearest hat instead, it may be because the cut wasn't right for...

Hairstyles for an Oblong Face Shape

If you've got an oblong face, your face is long and narrow. Oblong faces can be rectangular or more oval-like -- in other words, either squarish or roundish at the jaw line and top of the head. Unlike an oval-shape face, though, an oblong face is...

About the Oblong Face Shape

When it comes to identifying the shape of your face, you're pretty sure you've got it figured out. Oblong-shaped faces are one of the easiest face shapes to recognize, after all, and they're pretty common. If you didn't know better, you might...