Oblong Face Characteristics
Oblong faces are characterized by length that significantly exceeds width. This elegant face shape features sophisticated, elongated proportions.
Key Features
- Face length exceeds width by significant margin
- Relatively straight sides with minimal curving
- High forehead that appears tall
- Long chin with extended vertical dimension
- Subtle cheekbones, less prominent due to face length
Celebrity Examples
These celebrities showcase how oblong faces can be styled to create stunning, balanced looks.
Styling Goal for Oblong Faces
The key to styling oblong faces is to add width and minimize length. Focus on creating horizontal lines and avoiding styles that add height or emphasize the vertical dimension.
Best Hairstyles for Oblong Faces
The goal is to create horizontal lines and add width to balance your naturally elongated proportions.
Women's Hairstyles
Recommended Styles
Blunt Bob with Bangs
Creates strong horizontal emphasis to balance length
Full Straight-Across Bangs
Shortens forehead appearance dramatically
Wide Layered Cut
Adds volume to sides rather than height
Shoulder-Length with Side Waves
Outward waves add width to face
Textured Layers at Cheekbones
Creates horizontal visual interest
Chin-Length Bob
Perfect horizontal line to break up length
Men's Hairstyles
Classic Styles
Side-Swept with Volume
Creates width rather than height
Textured Crop
Horizontal texture breaks up length
Short with Side Part
Classic look that adds width
Medium Length Wavy
Natural texture adds horizontal emphasis
Modern Styles
Fade with Textured Top
Short sides with horizontal texture on top
Styled Forward Fringe
Minimizes forehead height
Messy Side-Swept
Casual texture that adds width
Short Pompadour
Moderate height with side emphasis
Styles to Avoid
- ✗Long, straight hair without layers - emphasizes length
- ✗High ponytails or updos - add unwanted height
- ✗Center parts that create vertical lines
- ✗Styles that add height at the crown
Makeup Techniques for Oblong Faces
Use makeup to create the illusion of width and minimize the appearance of face length.
Contouring Guide
- Minimize forehead height with darker shades at hairline
- Add width to temples with bronzer placement
- Contour jawline to create more defined horizontal line
- Avoid excessive contouring that creates more length
Highlighting Zones
- Highlight cheekbones horizontally to add width
- Apply highlight to sides of nose rather than length
- Brighten under-eye area to create horizontal emphasis
- Add subtle highlight to jawline for definition
💡 Pro Tip: Focus on horizontal application of blush across the apples of your cheeks to create width. Avoid vertical highlighting that will emphasize length.
Best Sunglasses for Oblong Faces
Wide, oversized frames add horizontal dimension and help balance your elegant elongated features.
Wide Oversized Frames
Large frames add width and minimize face length
Horizontal Cat-Eye
Wide frames with upward sweep add horizontal emphasis
Deep Lenses
Taller lenses help balance face proportions
Bold Geometric Shapes
Strong horizontal lines create visual width
Wraparound Styles
Wide coverage adds horizontal dimension
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Sunglasses for Oblong Faces
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Hairstyles for Oblong Faces
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Makeup for Oblong Faces
Learn techniques that create width and balance your elegant proportions.
Fashion for Oblong Faces
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