Have you ever let fear of picking the wrong haircut for your face shape prevent you from going for that awesome new long hairstyle? If you have, you’re not alone. Many women actually end up completely ignoring their face shape and just opt for whichever long hairstyle they’re drawn to most!

There’s certainly nothing wrong with that, but it has to be said that if you do consider your face shape when choosing a long hairstyle, the result will be better than if you hadn’t. If you have short hair, try a hairstyle that’ll look good with short hair.

So don’t feel stuck or confused! We’ll help you figure out if your face shape will look good with long hair. Forget about hair textures and colors. As long as you have the hair length, we can find a gorgeous long hairstyle for your face shape.

Face Shape Characteristics

Before we jump into long hairstyles for different face shapes, let’s talk a little bit about what each face shape looks like to better help you recognize yours.

1. Round Face: Try Half Up with Bangs

For a round face, the shape is pretty evenly rounded. A long hairstyle with bangs will both distract from the roundness when hair is worn down (like above in the half ponytail hairstyle) or accentuate your face shape when pulled up in a cute ponytail or bun.

For round face hairstyle inspiration, take a look at celebs like Drew Barrymore, Hayden Panettiere, Mila Kunis, and Isla Fischer. These ladies need to be red carpet ready with their round faces so you can count on their long hair stylists!

2. Oval Face: Smooth Ballerina Buns

If you have an oval face shape, you’re probably aware of its similarity to an egg. The narrow sides and slightly wider top and bottom create the shape. If you don’t have bangs to cut up your face’s dimensions, don’t be afraid of rocking a long hairstyle that accentuates your oval face shape, such as a high bun or ponytail.