Face framing highlights are a great way to draw attention to the face and make a person look their best. Unfortunately, even the best highlights won’t make people look amazing if they are not styled correctly. Understanding how to style these highlights is key to ensuring that people look their best.

Ideal Highlights to Frame Different Face Shapes

Since different face shapes require different styles, it’s important to choose a cut and hair highlights that will frame your face shape.

Round

Women who have round faces will want to try to create more length and height on their heads to offset the curve of their faces. Longer layers around the face will automatically make the face appear much thinner and more slender, which can be very attractive.

A great stylist can easily add layers into longer hair so that the style doesn’t feel heavy and actually weigh down the hair. With the longer layers in the front, women need to opt for longer face framing highlights that serve to really frame the face shape.

Avoiding thick bangs and shorter angular styles will soften the face. Adding babylights around the face and on the ends of the hair can greatly help to improve this look. Look for highlights that are only a few shades from the natural hair color for the best appearance.

Square

Square faces can look really harsh if they are not surrounded with layers to help break up their sharp lines and angles. Textured bobs are a great option for most women who have square faces, as the layers help to break up the monotony of the face and soften the edges of the face. Adding in the side bangs and wispy layers also help to create the appearance of a much softer and more feminine look.

These looks can benefit from highlights that not only frame the face but also extend around the head, as they will help to break up the style and prevent it from looking too harsh. Choosing highlights that are noticeably lighter than the rest of the hair helps to create a fun look that is refreshing.