How to Find the Best Hair Part For Your Face Shape (2024)

• Mika Fowler is an editorial and red-carpet hairstylist who specializes in dry-cutting hair.
• Chaz Dean is a professional hairstylist and colorist and the founder of WEN Hair and Body Care.
• Robin Emtage is a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Silktáge, a line of natural hair products.
• Rogerio Cavalcante is a stylist and colorist, he is also the owner of The Second Floor Salon in New York City.

Round Face: Diagonal Part

There are side parts and there are middle parts, but the lesser known parting for round faces is a diagonal part says celebrity hairstylist, Robin Emtage. "A diagonal part can be a good choice for a round face because it introduces a touch of asymmetry to the hairstyle, creating the illusion of a longer and more oval face shape."

Round Face: Middle or Deep Side Part

“If you have around face shape, the ideal part line is down the middle or a deep side part,” Fowler says. “Both of these parts will give the illusion of length and create symmetry around your face.” She warns against adding too many layers to your hairstyle if your face is round and you're not looking to play up your natural shape: “Add just enough toslim the face,” she says.

Square Face: Center Part with Curtain Bangs

"Curtain bangs help to soften the sharpness and angular features of a square face by creating a gentle frame that draws attention to the center of the face," explains Emtage. She recommends using your fingertips and a small amount of hair oil and to shape and define the bangs. Try SILKTÁGE Rejuvenating Styling Hair Oil ($23).

Square Face: Side Part With Bangs

Fowler says that a soft,side-swept partwith bangs or a swoop will add softness to a square face.

While Dean recommends an extra-deep side part to elongate your features—“The sides of the face are commonly straight, meaning an extra-deep side part is your new best friend”—Fowler suggests not going too deep. “You don’t want to make the parttoodeep—this will accentuate [the angles] of a square face,” she counters.Instead, show just enough skin on your forehead and allow your bangs to offset your angled jawline.

Oval Face: Deep Side Part

"Oval faces are versatile and can pull off nearly any hair part, but a deep side part can further enhance this balance and pull attention to specific facial features, cheekbones, and jawline," says Emtage. "This contrast can make the face even more visually appealing by opening up one side of the face."

Oval Face: Anything Goes

Fowler says this is the most "ideal" face shape for any part, and oval-faced folks can get away with pretty much anything.

Since this is the easiest face shape to style for, Dean recommends playing with your part and mixing things up. "Deep side, middle, and side-sweptall generally work well with the oval face shape," he says.

Heart-Shaped Face: Deep Side Part

Fowler says a deep side part will break up the chin line, which can be pointy if you have a heart-shaped face. "You want to soften your cheekbones as well," she says. "A deep side part will brush softly against your face and give this illusion," adds Dean.

That said, Dean encourages experimenting with a middle part and playing around with layers to help enhance your features. "Also, try a half-up, half-down look to emphasize the eyes and shape of your face," he says. "Heart-shaped faces are unique, so show them off as much as you can."

Heart-Shaped Face: Lots of Volume

A side part with lots of volume and movement gives a heart-shaped face the perfect harmonious look, says Rogerio Cavalcante, a New York-based hairstylist.

Diamond-Shaped Face: Middle Part

Emtage says thata center part works well on a diamond-shaped face shape. "By parting the hair in the center and allowing it to fall on both sides of the face, a center part can visually broaden the appearance of the forehead, making it seem wider and frame the face."

Diamond-Shaped Face: Side Part

If you have a diamond-shaped face, a side part will play up your natural assets. “A side part really complements your strong cheekbones and bone structure,” Fowler remarks. She adds that shorter hairstyles work best for this look since diamond-shaped folks have smaller foreheads. Anything too long and dramatic will overshadow your face.

Oblong Face: Middle Part

Fowler suggests a middle part to add the illusion of roundness to oblong faces. Cavalcante agrees, saying, "A middle part and long layers beautifully complement a naturally elongated face shape."

Oblong Face: Bangs

“Bangs also work very well for this look because they help shorten the long face shape,” Fowler says. She recommends asking for a haircut with layers to bring out your cheekbones and strong jawline.