Natural Haircuts That Will Flatter Every Face Shape

3. Round

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Round faces are fabulously full with soft edges. Ideally, your curly cut will create some definition to sharpen those soft edges. Many experts, including Lewis, recommend a bang to elongate a round face. (Curtain bangs look gorgeous on natural hair.) When it comes to length, consider cutting no shorter than the collarbone so your face can appear longer. Reaves recommends a structured cut to break up the roundness, such as a long bob with a heavy side part.

4. Heart

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This face shape is usually defined by sharp cheekbones, a prominent forehead and a pronounced chin and jawline. “A tapered, pixie cut, longer on top and tight at the nape of the neck, allows a defined chin and jaw to be fully exposed and appreciated, and [you] come across as really confident,” Reaves says. “It’s still very versatile, as the curls on top can be styled forward [with a] fringe or styled back for more volume.” If you don’t want to accentuate those particular features, Reaves suggests trying a long-layered cut with bangs to help conceal your forehead and divert the attention away from your chin.

5. Square

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Square faces flaunt a prominent jawline and bone structure. Generally, a medium-length cut, with an emphasis on volume, helps to soften those sharp angles. Additionally, layered bangs can bring some much-needed balance. “I honestly love a bob on a square jawline because you’re creating a different illusion [with] a heavier face frame. So instead of pushing the hair off the face, I like to keep the hair more dense around the face frame,” Lewis explains.

Pro tip: Curly cuts could last longer than traditional haircuts. But how often you should visit your stylist for maintenance will depend on the type of haircut you have. Lewis says a short, tapered style may need a haircut every six to eight weeks. Rocking a bob? You might be able to stretch it to every three to four months. Sporting a longer haircut, and plan on keeping it that way? Every four to six months should suffice.

6. Diamond

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Reaves recommends one of the most classic ’dos for a diamond shape, which tends to have prominent cheekbones and a narrower chin and forehead: “A rounded Afro — contrast the natural heavy angles of the face with a soft nostalgic hairstyle,” she says. Trying to keep some length? “I would go closer to an off-center part [while] keeping the haircut a little longer,” Lewis advises.