Thin Hairstyles For Long Faces

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Being long-faced can be a difficult predicament to work with — you don’t know if you want to go for quick and easy styles or lengthy and bold. You don’t want the wrong choice making you look too long, or too plain. We know how frustrating it can feel when you’re searching for the perfect style. To help solve this issue, we have found 15 of the best looks for long, thin faces.

Classic Center-Parted

A woman with a long, thin face wearing wavy hair that is parted down the middle

This classic style is the perfect staple for thos with a classic look in mind. The centered part helps break up your face while giving subtle frame to your features. It is easy to maintain and to style, and it looks good on dressy or casual occasions!

Deep Side-Parted

A woman with a long, thin face wearing wavy hair that is parted significantly on the side

This look creates an amazing contrast between more voluminous hair on the thicker side and a sleeker, slimmer look on the opposite side. It is a style made to emphasise cheekbones, so it is definitely a look to be desired.

Modern Shag

A woman with a long, thin face wearing a layered shag haircut

Think messy yet artfully put together. This modern take on the ’70s shag creates a round effect around the face which is great for elongating the chin line and lessening the sharpness of the cheekbones. Plus, it will always look as though you’ve just stepped out of a salon!

Long Fringe

A woman with a long, thin face wearing a center-parted hairstyle with long, face-framing bangs

From short and cropped bangs to those that dip down to the chin, bangs of any kind are great for long, thin faces. They create their own framing and can draw attention away from wider cheekbones or a more prominent chin. Long fringes look especially great with a light, wavy style, like in the example.

Textured Bob

A woman with a long, thin face wearing a layered bob with long bangs

By texturizing this cut, usually with layers, the hair takes on a softer and fuller effect. This style is great for those with longer faces, as the slight lift it gives around the face makes it appear more oval-shaped.

Short Pixie

A woman with a long, thin face wearing a short pixie cut

What is a pixie cut if not for an edgy, minimalistic statement? This style is an easy-to-manage solution for those with a long face wanting texture, but who don’t need length. On the other hand, a pixie
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