How to Pick A Barber Haircut?

There are a variety of different face shapes and every cut can either highlight great features or exaggerate aspects you may not like. So, it is worth deciding what category your face falls under to choose a suitable barber haircut.

Face Shapes

First thing first, you need to consider your face shape and structure to decide on your haircuts and styles.

The Oval Face

Features: Lack of definition along the cheeks, chin, and forehead. The forehead tends to be wider than the jawline.

Go For: Oval faces look better with classic and shortcuts. Aim to have the hair shorter at the sides and slightly longer at the top. By creating angles and volume it sharpens the face to stop it looking so oval.

Avoid: Flat fringes or flat hair across the forehead as this will accentuate the face shape. Buzz cuts are not ideal as they do not provide the much-needed volume on top.

The Round Face

Features: The face tends to have an equal width and length without any defining features such as sharp cheekbones or a defined jawline.

Go For: Round faces crave height and angle so aim for length and volume at the top of the head. By tapering the sides of the hair and adding interest around the crown it can elongate the rounded face. Messy styles, side parting, and layers are great for drawing attention away from the rounded features.

Avoid: Buzzcuts and flat bangs.

The Square Face

Features: A very sharp and masculine face, with a wide and defined jawline and cheekbones. Generally, the widest part of the jawline and cheeks will be equal in width.

Go For: Square faces can suit almost any style. The cuts that really set off the features of a square face are an undercut, slicked back or messy and curly. Side parts and bangs can also look great.

Avoid: Barber haircuts that add too much width to the head as this will not help balance out the shape of your face. Aim for short sideburns or add high fades to your style.