On a long face, the work happens at the cheekbones and jaw, not the crown. A fringe that hits the brow, layers that start at the cheekbone, and a round-brush blow-dry aimed at the sides instead of straight up balance the length. These haircuts for long faces cover fine, wavy, curly, and coily hair, from pixies to mid-chest length.
1. Chin-Length Bob With Blunt Bangs
A chin-length bob with blunt bangs is one of the best haircuts for long faces. The bangs cover part of the forehead and the bob ends at the chin, which shortens the face from both ends. I cut the perimeter blunt and keep the crown flat. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and bend the ends under. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the bob every 6–8.
2. Curtain Bangs With Shoulder-Length Layers
Curtain bangs break up the length of an oblong face, and shoulder-length layers add width at the jaw. I cut the bangs to land at the cheekbones and point-cut layers starting at the chin so the fullness sits at the sides. It suits medium to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the layers every 8–10.
3. French Bob
A French bob sits between the cheekbone and the jaw with a fringe at the brow, which makes it one of the classic long face haircuts. The short length and the bangs both cut the vertical line. I cut it blunt with a slight bend at the ends. It suits fine to medium hair with some natural wave. Air-dry with a texture cream for a casual finish. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
4. Italian Bob
The Italian bob is full and heavy at the jaw, which adds the width an oblong face needs. I cut it blunt just below the jaw and add internal layers so the volume moves outward instead of up. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, directing the volume to the sides rather than the crown. Trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the weight at the jaw.
5. Jaw-Length Wavy Bob
A wavy bob at the jaw puts volume right where a long face needs it. I cut it with internal layers so the waves spread out to the sides. It is one of the easiest haircuts for long faces with natural wave. It suits 2A to 2C waves of medium density. Scrunch in mousse and diffuse, keeping the roots flat at the crown. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
6. Collarbone Lob With Side Waves
A collarbone lob keeps an oblong face from looking longer as long as the waves sit at the cheeks and jaw. I cut it blunt with a few long layers and keep the crown smooth. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Wave the mid-lengths with a 1.25-inch curling iron, leaving the roots flat. A side part adds width across the forehead. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
7. Shoulder-Length Shag With Bangs
A shoulder-length shag with bangs is one of the best oblong face hairstyles because the layers create width and the fringe shortens the forehead. I razor-cut layers at the cheekbones and keep the crown layers longer so it does not add height. It suits medium to thick wavy hair. Air-dry with sea salt spray or diffuse. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the shag every 8–10.
8. Full Blunt Bangs With Long Layers
For clients who want to keep length, full blunt bangs are the fix for a long face. I cut the bangs heavy at the brow and layer the length from the cheekbones down so it does not hang flat. Keep the length around the collarbone or just below. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry the bangs down first. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the length every 10.
9. Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs cut on a diagonal cover part of the forehead and add width across the brow line. They are one of the simplest additions to haircuts for long faces. I razor the bangs so they lie flat and blend into layers at the cheekbone. It suits straight to wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry the fringe across with a flat brush. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
10. Chin-Length Shaggy Bob
A shaggy bob at the chin adds texture and width at the jawline. I razor-cut choppy layers through the sides and keep the crown layers longer so the shape stays wide rather than tall. It suits fine to medium wavy hair. Scrunch in texture spray and rough-dry with your fingers. It is one of the more casual long face haircuts. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
11. Curly Bob
Curly hair is one of the best things an oblong face can have, because curls add natural width. I cut this bob dry, curl by curl, to the chin and shape it wider at the sides than at the crown. It suits 3A to 3C curls. Apply leave-in and gel to soaking-wet hair and diffuse with your head tilted to the side. Plan a dry cut every 10–12 weeks.
12. Curly Shag With Bangs
A curly shag with curly bangs shortens a long face from the top and widens it at the cheeks. I cut it dry and keep the crown layers longer so curls do not stack too high. It suits 2C to 3C curls of medium to thick density. Wash-and-go with curl cream and gel, then diffuse from the sides. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and reshape every 10–12.
13. Voluminous Blowout Lob
A round-brush blowout on a lob puts the volume at the sides, which balances a long face. I cut the lob at the collarbone with layers starting at the chin. Blow-dry sections from the side out, not straight up from the crown, and finish with a light hairspray. It suits medium to thick straight hair. The blowout lasts two to three days. Trim every 8 weeks.
14. Layers Starting at the Cheekbone
On a long face, the height of the first layer matters most. I start the shortest layer at the cheekbone and point-cut down from there, so the fullness sits at the widest point of the face. Overall length works best at the shoulders. It suits fine to thick hair, straight or wavy. Blow-dry the front pieces outward with a round brush. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
15. Butterfly Cut With Bangs
A butterfly cut usually adds crown volume, so on oblong faces I adjust it. I cut the short layers at the cheekbones instead of the crown, add curtain bangs, and keep the length at the shoulders or collarbone. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, rolling the sides out. This is one of the long face haircuts that still has movement. Trim every 8 weeks.
16. Wolf Cut With Bangs
A wolf cut can suit a long face when the volume goes to the sides instead of the crown. I razor-cut the layers wider through the cheeks, add heavy bangs, and keep the back at the shoulders. It suits wavy or thick straight hair. Scrunch in texture spray and air-dry, flattening the crown with your palms. Trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the width.
17. Hime Cut
A hime cut pairs blunt side panels at the cheekbone with blunt bangs, and both features add width to an oblong face. I cut the panels straight across at the cheekbone or jaw and keep the back long. It suits thick straight hair. Flat-iron each section to keep the lines sharp. Trim the bangs and panels every 4–6 weeks and the length every 12.
18. Bottleneck Bangs
Bottleneck bangs are narrow in the center and widen as they curve around the eyes. On a long face, that curve covers the upper forehead and adds width at the temples. I point-cut them on dry hair. Pair them with shoulder-length layers. They suit straight to wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
19. Wispy Bangs With a Mid-Length Cut
Wispy bangs soften a long forehead without the weight of a full fringe. I cut a thin triangle section and point-cut it to land at the brow, then shape the rest to the shoulders with light layers. It is one of the easiest haircuts for long faces with fine hair. Blow-dry the bangs side to side with a flat brush. Trim the fringe every 3–4 weeks.
20. Pixie With a Long Fringe
A pixie works on an oblong face when it keeps a long fringe and some fullness over the ears. I leave four inches at the front, keep the sides soft instead of tapered tight, and keep the crown flat. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry the fringe forward and across with a vent brush. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
21. Bixie With Bangs
A bixie, the cross between a bob and a pixie, adds width at the ears and pairs well with bangs on long faces. I keep the length around the ear and point-cut the sides for fullness instead of tapering them. It suits fine to medium hair. Work a light texture paste through dry hair, pushing the sides out. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
22. Textured Bob With Beach Waves
A textured bob with beach waves spreads out at the jaw, which adds width to a long face. I cut it just below the chin with internal layers so the waves fall outward. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Wave with a 1-inch flat iron, leave the roots flat and finish with dry texture spray. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
23. Asymmetrical Bob With a Side Part
An asymmetrical bob with a deep side part moves the eye across the face rather than down it. I cut one side at the chin and the other an inch longer, with no graduation at the back so the crown stays flat. It suits straight hair of medium density. Blow-dry smooth and tuck the short side behind the ear. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
24. Rounded Bob
A rounded bob has a curved, full shape at the jaw, which is the widening effect long face haircuts need. I cut it with slight graduation underneath so the ends curve in toward the jaw. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, curling the ends under. Trim every 6 weeks to keep the curve.
25. 90s Blowout Layers
90s blowout layers are short around the face and full at the sides, which suits oblong faces. I cut layers starting at the cheekbone and stepping down to the shoulders. Blow-dry each section outward with a large round brush, not straight up from the crown, and set with velcro rollers on the sides. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
26. Feathered Layers With Bangs
Feathered layers flip out at the sides, which adds width to a long face. I razor-cut the front layers on a backward angle and add a light fringe to cover part of the forehead. It suits medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair. Blow-dry the side sections back and out with a round brush. Finish with a flexible hairspray. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
27. Shoulder-Length Cut With Flipped Ends
Flipping the ends out at the shoulders draws the eye sideways, away from the length of the face. I cut this blunt at the shoulders with a few long layers so the flip holds. It suits straight hair of medium density. Blow-dry with a large round brush, turning the ends out, and finish with a light hold spray. It is one of the easy oblong face hairstyles to wear every day. Trim every 8 weeks.
28. Mid-Length Waves With a Deep Side Part
A deep side part shifts the hair across the forehead and waves add width at the cheeks. I cut this mid-length with long layers starting at the chin. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Curl the mid-lengths with a 1.25-inch iron and keep the roots flat. It is one of the most wearable haircuts for long faces. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
29. Medium Curly Cut With a Rounded Shape
A rounded curly cut at shoulder length keeps the curls wide instead of long. I cut it dry and remove length at the back so the shape sits round, not triangular or tall. It suits 3A to 3C curls of any density. Apply leave-in and gel to wet hair, diffuse with the head tilted side to side, and scrunch out the cast. Reshape every 10–12 weeks.
30. Rounded Twist-Out
A twist-out on coily hair gives the full, rounded width that suits a long face. I shape the hair round when cutting, removing length at the crown so the shape spreads out instead of up. It suits 4A to 4C hair. Twist damp hair with a twisting cream, let it dry fully, then unravel and fluff the sides. It lasts three to five days. Reshape every 8–10 weeks.
31. Silk Press Bob With Bangs
A silk press bob with bangs gives natural hair a sharp, short shape for a long face. I cut the bob at the chin and the bangs at the brow after pressing, so the lines sit right. It suits natural hair of medium to thick density. Wrap it at night and keep it away from humidity so the press lasts one to two weeks. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
32. Mid-Length Curls With Curly Bangs
Curly bangs shorten a long face and keep curls framed at the cheeks. I cut the bangs dry and longer than straight bangs, because they spring up. The length works best at the shoulders. It suits 2C to 3B curls. Diffuse with gel and push the bangs to the side for a wider spread. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
33. Short Layered Cut for Women Over 50
For women over 50 with long faces, this short layered cut adds width at the cheekbones and keeps the crown soft. I cut layers above the shoulders, add a side-swept fringe, and avoid stacking at the back. It suits fine to medium hair. Blow-dry with a round brush, directing the sides out. Trim every 6–8 weeks, and touch up color every 6.
34. Soft Bob for Women Over 60
A soft chin-length bob with a light fringe is one of the most practical haircuts for long faces for women over 60. I cut soft layers through the sides so the bob has width without needing rollers. It suits fine to medium hair, including coarse gray. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with a light hairspray. Use a purple shampoo weekly on gray. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
35. Gray Shag for Women Over 50
A shag works well on gray hair because the layers break up coarse texture. For long faces, I put the fullness at the cheekbones, add a light fringe, and keep the length around the shoulders. It suits medium to thick gray or salt-and-pepper hair. Air-dry with a smoothing cream or diffuse. Use a purple shampoo once a week. Trim every 8 weeks.
36. Lob With Curtain Bangs
A lob with curtain bangs is one of the most requested long face haircuts. The bangs cover the top of the forehead and the collarbone length keeps the overall shape short. I cut the bangs to land at the cheekbones. It suits straight or wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry the bangs with a 1.25-inch round brush and bend the ends of the lob outward. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
37. Deep Side-Part Lob
A deep side part puts weight on one side and creates a diagonal line across a long face. I cut this lob blunt at the collarbone with a few layers on the heavy side so it falls forward over the cheek. It suits fine to medium straight hair, and the part adds lift without height at the crown. Blow-dry it and tuck the light side behind the ear. Trim every 8 weeks.
38. Long Layers With Curtain Bangs
Long hair on an oblong face needs two things: bangs and layers that start high. I cut curtain bangs to the cheekbones and point-cut layers from the chin, keeping the length no longer than mid-chest. It suits medium to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry with a round brush, rolling the sides outward. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
39. Octopus Cut
An octopus cut layers short pieces around the face and longer steps below. For long faces, I put the short layers at the cheekbones instead of the crown and add a light fringe. It suits medium to thick straight or wavy hair. Air-dry wavy hair with a light curl cream, or blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every 8 weeks to keep the steps defined.
40. Jellyfish Cut
A jellyfish cut pairs a short blunt top layer at the jaw with long hair underneath. On a long face, the top layer creates a strong horizontal line at the jaw. I cut both sections blunt and add a fringe. It suits thick straight hair. Flat-iron each section separately. It is one of the bolder oblong face hairstyles. Trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the top layer at the jaw.
41. Shoulder-Length Blunt Cut With Waves
A blunt cut at the shoulders keeps the length short enough for a long face, and waves add width. I cut a clean perimeter with light internal layers on thick hair. It suits fine to thick straight hair. Wave the mid-lengths with a 1.25-inch curling iron, keeping the roots flat, and finish with dry texture spray. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
42. Soft Shag Bob
A soft shag bob sits at the chin with feathered layers through the sides. It adds width at the cheekbones and jaw without crown height, which is the goal for long face haircuts. I razor-cut the layers lightly so the ends stay soft. It suits fine to medium wavy hair and women over 30 who want a casual short cut. Scrunch in a light mousse and air-dry. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
43. Ear-Length Bob With Bangs
An ear-length bob with bangs puts width at the middle of the face, which balances a long chin and forehead. I cut it at the earlobe with a full fringe and keep the back soft instead of stacked. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry with a small round brush, bending the ends in, and finish with a light shine spray. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
44. Pageboy Cut
A pageboy is a rounded, one-length cut that curves under at the jaw with a heavy fringe. Both the fringe and the curve suit an oblong face. I cut it with a slight concave shape so the ends roll in. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, turning the ends under. Trim the fringe every 3–4 weeks and the length every 6–8.
45. Vintage Finger Wave Bob
A finger wave bob adds horizontal lines across the head, which works well on long faces. I cut a chin-length bob with a deep side part, then set the waves wet with a strong-hold gel and clips. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Let it dry fully before removing the clips. It is a good option for weddings and events. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
46. Layered Cut With Bangs for Fine Hair
Fine hair hangs flat and makes a long face look longer. I cut shoulder-length layers with a light fringe and point-cut the ends to build fullness at the sides. It is one of the most practical haircuts for long faces with fine hair. Use a volumizing mousse at the mid-lengths, not the roots, and blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
47. Low Bun With Curtain Bangs
Pulling hair back on a long face can make it look longer, but curtain bangs fix that. Gather a low bun at the nape, leave the bangs and a few face-framing pieces out, and curl them away from the face. It suits any hair type with curtain bangs cut to the cheekbone. Finish with flexible hairspray. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
48. Wavy Mid-Length Cut for Women Over 40
For women over 40 with long faces, a wavy mid-length cut with a soft fringe keeps the shape balanced and easy to style. I cut long layers from the cheekbone and point-cut the ends so the waves spread sideways. It suits fine to medium wavy hair. Scrunch in mousse and diffuse, keeping the roots flat. Gloss or color every 6–8 weeks and trim every 8–10.
A client with a long face once told me her high ponytail made her feel like her forehead ran on forever, and a brow fringe fixed it in one cut. For oblong face hairstyles, the side-swept and fringe choices do the heavy lifting. If you are narrowing down your shape, the oval face haircuts guide covers the balanced option.