44 Haircuts Perfect For Oval Faces

When you're considering a new hairstyle, there are a lot of different factors that come into play as you're choosing what to get. Obviously, you'll want to think about your hair texture and thickness, but have you ever thought about considering your face shape? Depending on your face shape, you may want to get a haircut that will soften some sharp facial features or add more edge to softer faces. If you have an oval face shape, though, you're in luck: Your haircut options are seemingly endless. 

While you should rock any haircut that you love the most, there are certain cuts that just work best for certain face shapes. And as the name suggests, oval faces are, well, oval-shaped. The oval face shape is slightly more elongated, with a round chin and jawline. It's pretty well-balanced and leaves endless haircut choices open to you, from the shortest of pixie cuts to even waist-long tresses. No matter your hair type or texture, you have many options for getting a cut that will perfectly frame your oval face. 

Already sporting long hair? Don't feel like you have to chop it off if you don't want to — those long bits can frame an oval face nicely. Instead, consider texturing it with some gentle waves if you want to change your style up a bit, and you can give it a few layers to add some texture, as well. 

We love seeing French bobs on the scene, and we think you should absolutely sport one if you can (especially in the hot summer months). If you're going to go for a French bob, consider making it asymmetrical for an edgy look that has plenty of visual interest to it. This will add some playfulyness to a symmetrically oval face shape.

Oval face shapes can complement even the gentlest, simplest haircuts; take, for example, a sleek, straight cut with a middle part. Thin hair can wear this cut particularly well, and we recommend adding in a few gentle layers to soften your look a little bit. 

A bob haircut is sure to be a great complement to your oval face shape — even if you have straight, sleek, and fine hair. Wear it parted however you want, but if you want to switch up your look a little bit, part it far to the side to get a sleek, side-swept bob. Since oval face shapes are typically symmetrical from top to bottom, a deep part is sure to add some visual interest. 

The shag haircut is also super trendy at the moment — it's a fantastic cut option if you want an offbeat, trendy cut. Cut your hair to shoulder length and add some layers to it, and if your hair isn't already textured, add in some light waves for that extra oomph.

If your vibe is simple, elegant, and timeless, take a note from Kate Middleton's book and get a mid-length haircut with some face-framing layers. It's a great idea to add curtain bangs to this cut, but you can achieve a similar effect just by adding in some shorter layers. 

If you're lucky enough to have a head full of natural curls, what style could be cuter than a short, curly bob? A curly bob cut is a great way to keep your hair off your neck in the heat of the summer, and it looks great on oval-shaped faces. 

Maybe layers aren't your thing, and you'd prefer an even cut if you can pull it off. A long, even cut looks great on hair that's minimally textured and doesn't boast too much volume (or you may risk a boxy-looking cut). Long, even waves are an elegant style for any oval face shape. 

Another fabulous modern cut that you can pull off if you have an oval-shaped face is the pixie cut. Let your face take center stage when you give your hair an ultra-short pixie. Whether you leave some bangs or not is up to you; either way, this is one cut that will let your face shine. 

If you want to keep your hair on the shorter side while adding the illusion of length, layers can help. Ask your stylist to add some shorter layers to shoulder-length hair, and on days when you need extra length, part it to one side to help the shorter layers stand out. 

Do you feel like you were born a few decades too late? The styles of the mid-20th century have your heart, and your hair is no exception. If you yearn to capture the vibes of days gone by, go ahead and get a cut long enough to give yourself some loose pinup-esque curls, which add a layer of softness to the versatile oval face shape.

'90s styles are back in full swing, even when it comes to hair. If "Friends" is your favorite decades-old sitcom (and you sport an oval face shape), do yourself a favor and get the iconic Rachel haircut. It's a short haircut with some choppy, face-framing layers, and we're obsessed with it. 

If your hair is relatively tame, fine, doesn't hold a ton of volume, and you have an oval face shape, give it an even shoulder-length cropped cut with bangs. This is an easy, breezy style that will let you get up and go without having to do too much daily styling. 

Another option if you want a truly timeless, classic hairstyle is the French bob. French bobs are a chin-length hairstyle that often boasts a good amount of texture and volume. They look great with a pair of bangs to match — but feel free to forego the bangs if they're not quite your style.  

Another low-maintenance cut option for oval face shapes is a slightly layered, shoulder-length bob sans bangs. This cut is perfectly wearable on its own, and on days when you want to switch it up a bit, you can easily part it to the side or pin part of it back. 

Did you sport some nice side-swept bangs back in the early aughts? If you have an oval-shaped face, do yourself a favor and bring them back, as those bangs suit your face shape beautifully. Side-swept bangs look good with nearly any cut, but we love seeing them worn with some mid-length layers or a shoulder-length cut in particular. 

If you know you're going to get your textured hair cut to bob length and that you're going to be parting it down the middle most days, ask your stylist to add some shorter layers into the mix. This will give your textured bob a more balanced look to perfectly frame your oval-shaped face. 

If you have an oval-shaped face and your hair is straight and relatively fine, the iconic '90s heartthrob bob is a haircut we think you should capitalize on immediately. Cut your hair to just past your chin, and if you're feeling a bit extra, you can slick it back, too. Give it a slight flare at the end if you want to inject some femininity into your vibe. 

Sometimes when you get a pixie, it's easy to feel like there's no hair left to play with at all. If you want to avoid that, you can still opt for the pixie (which, as we've established, looks stunning on an oval face shape), but add some bangs. A set of bangs on a pixie cut can give the illusion of some length and will leave you with enough hair to style.

If length is what you're after and you're lucky enough to sport a head of tighter curls, feel free to leave your curls long without adding a ton of layers into the mix. As long as your hair doesn't tend to be too voluminous, you won't have to worry about using layers to avoid a boxy look. 

Another welcome variation on the pixie can be seen sported by the oval-faced beauty Jamie Lee Curtis above, and honestly, who wouldn't want to mimic this spiky pixie if they could pull it off? To achieve this look, get your hair cut to pixie length and leave it slightly longer on the top than on the sides; then, use some gel to spike it.

If you want a fun, playful cut that's also relatively low-maintenance, cut your curly hair into an asymmetrical textured bob. If you frequently pull your hair back, this may not be the best cut for you, but if you want a lightweight cut that's easy to play with and looks great on oval-shaped faces, we say go for it.