No matter how much of a care you show your hair, it all goes to waste if you do not go for a hairstyle that flatters the structure of your face. Oblong face shape is very common among women and this one is characterized by long forehead and chin. It typically does not have fuller cheeks and the cheeks, jaw, and forehead are of equal width. Here are some of the useful tips suggested by the experts and you need to keep in mind when thinking of Hairstyles for Long Faces.

Tips to Make Hairstyles for Long Faces

• Waves and curls need to become your best friends in the hairstyle department. They add to the width of the face and lessen the starkness of its length.
• Bangs will never fail you in the reduction of the length of your face so go for long side swept or straight cut bangs that graze over the eyebrows or cover up the forehead.
• Hairstyles with puffed up tops add to the length of your face. So, it is best to skip the high ponytails or ballerina buns.
• Highlights work wonders to streamline your long face. Ask your hairstylist for hair eclipsing as in this method the highlights act as the contours for your face.
• Though unrelated to hairstyles, glasses are always a good idea for oblong faces. Square glasses with a low bridge and contrasting color at the sides, and aviator sunglasses will suit the shape of your face perfectly.

Hairstyles for Long Faces

Center Part Shoulder Length Hair

This one is such a simple yet elegant look that you are sure to fall in love with it. The sides of the face are completely hidden with long fringes. Thus, the face does not seem as oblong as it actually is. The shoulder length hair has been parted neatly from the middle. The ends of the hair have been made slightly wavy to add texture to the straight hair.

Sleek Pixie Haircut

This hairstyle is all about embracing the beautiful shape of your face. The asymmetry in the haircut is what makes it so suitable for the girls with long faces. As you can see, the length of the hair falling on the side right is longer than left side. A side parting has been done and it has been completely covered up by sweeping the hair towards the front.

A Line Bob

You will need to have absolutely straight hair to try out this look. So, if you do not have naturally straight hair, take help from your flat iron to remove all waves. Make a parting on one side and cut your hair into a typical bob. Though, there is a long side-fringe to the hairstyle, there are no additional layers put in the hair.

Straight Blonde Lob

Try the lob, or long bob, if the typical bob feels too short for you. The hair is turned inwards and that nicely frames your oblong face from both sides. The long bangs that reach up to your eyelids further flatter the shape of your face. The lob has been given two clearly discernible layers here to make it more interesting.

Medium Hairstyle with Soft Layers

Soft layers are compliment most facial shapes and yours is no different. Besides, it is such a classy kind of look that it looks pretty on women of all ages. The hair length that reaches just below the shoulders is perfect for this look. After the layers are cut by your hairstylist, make a side parting and blow dry to add volume to the hair.

Bob with Side Bangs

It is one of the chicest hairstyles for you to go for. The choppy cut of the bob along with the tousled look of the hair gives the style an edgy and fun vibe. Tuck one side of the hair behind the ear and let the other side loose. There is a short bang that is swept across the forehead. This one needs minimum effort but gives you the maximum suave.

Long Straight Hair with Bangs

Bangs have a way of not making your face look overtly long but at the same time nicely outlining your face. Pick up the hair straightener and straighten out your hair well. Let the bangs completely cover up the forehead and reach up to your eyes. Such long bangs look great when you have really long hair to go with it.

Side Parted Wavy Bob

Wavy bob has an old Hollywood kind of appeal to it and it instantly reminds you of the iconic beauties of Hollywood. The hair color has also been made blonde to go through the whole classic route of hairstyling. Use flat iron from the middle of your bob to bring the wavy effect and then make a parting on any one side.

Hairstyle with Wispy Bangs

Bangs have a way of reducing the length of your hair. The wispy bangs are one of your best bets in the matter as they have a way diverting the attention from the oblong shape of your face. This is a basic updo hairstyle where the hair at the crown has been teased and then all of the hair has been pulled into a high bun.

Messy Bob Haircut

The messy hair look is always bang on trend. A reason behind this is probably the fact that messy hair looks good on every face and it hides the fineness of hair in a rather deft manner. Use hair pomade and then get the messed-up hair by using your thin-toothed comb and fingers. The side-swept fringe need not be as tousled as the rest of the hair.

Shag Haircut with Choppy Layers

A shag is basically a haircut with layers and choppy ends. Shags can be of any length you want but the most commonly seen are pixie cuts and bobs. The ends of your hair need to be rolled inward to create more volume in the hair. Voluminous hair looks great if you have a long face. Create a side parting according to the side that suits your face.

Wavy Hairstyle with Straight Bangs

Contrasting two hair textures is always a good idea and this hairstyle shows you the reason why. The hairstyle is typically suited to naturally straight or a bit wavy hair. The bangs are long and straight that end at the eyebrows. Pick up the hair from the middle of the length and start making the waves. Make a small parting beyond the bangs to complete the look.

Blunt Bangs with Straight Hair

Blunt bangs are quite the rage this season which makes it one of the must-try hairstyles for you. Bangs are the ideal solution to add some zing to an otherwise simple straight hair. The blunt bangs will make you look younger by covering the lines on your forehead and softening out your whole face. Here, you also see some deep brown highlights against jet black hair.

Textured Soft Wavy Hairstyle

When you try out such a voluminous hairstyle, you face naturally looker fuller than it is, and that is great news for elongated faces. Let the heavily layered waves caress your shoulders and also get the ends feathered towards the outward direction. The short forehead-length bangs have made the hairstyle look really stunning. You can add the highlights of your choice. The length of the hair must be long.

Medium Hairstyle with Side Swept Bangs

This one is the textbook definition of what a hairstyle for oblong faces should look like. Firstly, the thick curls made at the end of the hair add ample amounts of volume to the hair. Secondly, there is a long fringe that is gently swept to cover half of the forehead. Thirdly, one side of the face is so nicely framed by the hair that the face looks oval.

Side Ponytail Hairstyle

Begin by adding oodles of shine serum to your hair. Create a parting on one side and then tease and pouf up your hair. Brush your hair with a wide-toothed comb and bring all of the hair to one side of your shoulders. Now, take a hairband and secure your hair into a ponytail. Take a strand of hair and wrap it around the hairband to completely cover it.

Center Part Long Layered Hairstyle

Layers look as great on straight hair as they do on wavy hair. The hairstyle that is shown here is called the curtained hairstyle. The first layer, resembling a long bang, reach beyond your ears. The way the hair drapes down the sides of the face looks similar to the curtains pulled backward from a window and hence it has earned the name.

Long Curly Hairstyle

Long curly hair is an iconic hairstyle by its own right. These prominent curls flatter the extremely long face. The bushy and super voluminous curls add width to the face and makes the face look much smaller in comparison. It is a given that getting such defined curls is going to take time when you have long hair. But the results make it worth the efforts.

Blonde Bob with Side Swept Bangs

The charming and trendy bob has been blow-dried to let the layers to flick out to give a superb feel and look. This medium to short bob looks cool for every occasion. The ends of this side swept hairstyle are jagged and it stops right above the neck. The hair in the front is shorter than the back and the bangs make the look adorable.

Long Wavy Lob Haircut

The hairstyle looks like it has come out of some vintage poster of the 50s. The soft waves at the middle and the side parting, makes this long bob give you a classy yet simple hair look. But what makes this one impeccable for a long face is how the waves have been styled. The waves caress the face on one side making you look awesome.

Short Pixie Cut

Short pixie cut is loved by women around the world as it is very low on maintenance but at the same time gives you a very modern and smart look. Just because you have a long shape of face does not mean that you cannot pull it off. You just need to do it the right way just as you see in here. Do not brush the hair too neatly and keep the length really short.

These twenty-one Hairstyles for Long Faces have been carefully chosen keeping in mind all style sensibilities. You will surely find your favorite one among these. So, go ahead and turn the heads with your new and stunning hairstyle.