It sounds like a corny Pinterest quote (and it probably is), but it's the truth: Confidence is all you need to pull off literally any haircut.
And while we think you should get whatever haircut you want, whenever you want, there’s also nothing wrong with consulting your face shape before deciding on a look. This approach will draw attention to your facial features — and it might also just give you some peace of mind as you sit and wait for the finished product. Here, we rounded up the best short, medium, and long haircuts for every face shape. Keep scrolling to see them on your favorite celebrities, along with the best styling tricks for each hairstyle.
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Round Face, Short
THE CUT
A gamine with spiky layers sliced all around the crown like Ginnifer Goodwin's chop.
WHY IT WORKS
"If you're going to go short, go short all the way," says legendary celebrity hairstylist Garren. The choppy pieces up top add height, lengthen your face and emphasize your eyes.
Try on Ginnifer Goodwin's haircut now!
TO STYLE
For a straighter, piece-y look like Goodwin, use the Eva NYC Mini Healthy Heat Ceramic Flat Iron ($30; target.com). Because of its miniature size, you can actually grasp your shortest strands.
Round Face, Medium-Length
THE CUT
Show off your features with a choppy, layered bob like Taraji P. Henson.
WHY IT WORKS
Honey Artists hairstylist Michael Lollo says short hair is particularly flattering on those with a round face shape. "It works here because she's chosen a side-part, so it gives something for the eye to follow," says Lollo. If you have bangs and want a side-part, Lollo says the first piece of your bang should break at your eye.
Try on Charlize Theron's haircut now!
TO STYLE
Add in beachy waves with T3 Whirl Trio ($270; sephora.com) a product we wear by with interchangeable barrels.
Round Face, Long
THE CUT
Long, barely there layers that hit at the jawline.
WHY IT WORKS
Selena Gomez's long, staggered layers are an easy way to make your hair seem fuller. A scattering of light layers on the bottom keeps volume away from the sides and focuses it near the ends. Long layers also bring attention to the dimension in your hair color, and can prevent fine hair from appearing stringy.
Try on Selena Gomez's haircut now!
TO STYLE
You can play up your natural texture (and avoid damaging heat) by adding a bit of product. We prefer Pantene Extra Strong Hold Level 4 ($6; target.com) for all-day volume and extra hold.
Heart Face, Short
THE CUT
A pixie that’s clipped evenly on the sides and nape of the neck with short layers on top.
WHY IT WORKS
Halle Berry’s tousled, choppy cut balances out the jawline.
Try on Halle Berry’s haircut now!
TO STYLE
To extend the life of your tousled pixie, try Living Proof Prime Style Extender ($20; sephora.com). It's weightless so that your strands stay upright and ensures your style will last up to two times longer.
Heart Face, Medium-Length
THE CUT
A collarbone-length crop with sweeping bangs and uniform layers.
WHY IT WORKS
Reese Witherspoon's shoulder-skimming layers draw your eyes away from the chin area and add balance.
Try on Reese Witherspoon's haircut now!
TO STYLE
For a full-bodied look like Witherspoon's, we swear by the GHD Air Hair Dryer ($199; net-a-porter.com). It's powerful enough to cut down on drying time while leaving hair soft, shiny and frizz-free.
Heart Face, Long
THE CUT
Long hair with longer layers or fringe.
WHY IT WORKS
"I definitely think for women with heart-shaped faces, going longer is great," says Honey Artist Michael Lollo. "But one thing you want to do is have some layers that break at the cheekbone and the chin to bring some of the attention to that area." Any hair texture can pull of this look.
Try on Taylor Swift's haircut now!
TO STYLE
For an undone wave like Ciara, try a texturizing spray or let your hair air-dry with a product like Living Proof Perfect Hair Day In-Shower Styler ($25; nordstrom.com). It enhances your hair's natural texture and leaves hair softer and shinier.
Long/Oval Face, Short
THE CUT
A blunt bob with minimal, subtle layers.
WHY IT WORKS
"This face shape is the easiest to carry off any kind of haircut," says Tollo. Go for a strong lob with a little bit of face-framing like Rihanna.
TO STYLE
Because this cut is blunt by nature, play up your natural texture in the styling and stick with a center part. If you have curly hair, try OUAI's Curl Jelly ($26; OUAI.com) in your styling routine. It enhances natural curls and bends, all while keeping the hair super moisturized.
Long/Oval Face, Medium-Length
THE CUT
A sleek blowout that hits at the shoulder Kate Middleton's.
WHY IT WORKS
Kate Middleton's layers may look uniform, but the difference is there. The subtle variations in length keep your strands from lying flat against your head and helps your hair look more voluminous and thicker.
Try on Ashley Greene’s haircut now!
TO STYLE
For a high-gloss finish like Middleton's, we're turning to Ouai Hair Oil ($28; sephora.com).
Long/Oval Face, Long
THE CUT
Long strands paired with a retro texture and sweeping fringe.
WHY IT WORKS
Side-swept bangs like Emma Stone's can balance out long faces just as effectively as a bob. This way, though, you don't hvae to chop off all your hair. "You're covering the area between your hairline and brow, removing several inches from your face," says Garren.
Try on Emma Stone's haircut now!
TO STYLE
You can easily create old-fashioned waves like Stone's with a large-barrel curling iron ($36; amazon.com), a paddle brush ($22; sephora.com), and hair pins ($4; jet.com). Curl, gently brush, and pin back the sides to get the look.
Square Face, Short
THE CUT
A short layered bob with subtle bangs.
WHY IT WORKS
Cameron Diaz's cut brings the focus higher and puts the emphasis on your cheekbones, rather than your jaw.
Try on Cameron Diaz's haircut now!
TO STYLE
Before blow-drying, spritz in Moroccanoil Perfect Defense ($18; sephora.com) to eliminate heat damage. This is especially important if you have a platinum hair color similar to Diaz.
Square Face, Medium-Length
THE CUT
Light shoulder-length layers all around that start a few inches above the ends with sweeping bangs.
WHY IT WORKS
Feathery layers (which can be achieved with a razor) like Olivia Wilde's flatter a strong chin. Celebrity hairstylist Garren recommends parting at the side for an asymmetrical effect, which also balances out the squareness of the jaw.
Try on Olivia Wilde's haircut now!
TO STYLE
Even if you don't have a wavy hair texture like Wilde's, you can still get that effortless bend with DevaCurl Wave Maker ($26; sephora.com).
Square Face, Long
THE CUT
Collarbone-skimming strands with slight bangs that hit at the cheekbone.
WHY IT WORKS
Avoid a "simplistic" look with blunt ends, says Garren. He says the light scattering of layers softens the entire face, top to bottom.
TO STYLE
The Bio Iconic Curl Expert Pro Curling Iron ($130; sephora.com) works like a charm and this one with a 1" barrel will give you loose curls like Simpson's. Just be sure to gently brush the curls out when you're done with the iron.
