Best Haircuts for Men With Long or Oblong Faces
A long or oblong face is clearly longer than it is wide. The best long face haircuts men choose avoid adding height and add width at the sides: a shorter top, a fringe, and sides that keep some length. A textured crop or a crew cut with a little length at the front works well.
What does this face shape look like?
A long or oblong face is longer than it is wide, with a forehead, cheeks and jaw that are about the same width. The face can look narrow from the front.
Not sure of your shape? See how to determine your face shape. These are guidelines, not rules. Hair type, density, hairline and head shape matter as much as face shape, so your barber can fine-tune any of these for you.
Haircuts that work
- Textured crop with a fringe: shortens the face.
- Side part with medium length: adds width at the sides.
- Medium-length cut with waves or curls: adds width.
- Crew cut with a little length at the front.
- Low taper: keeps the sides from looking too slim. See our taper fade page.
What to go easy on
Tall quiffs, pompadours and high fades with a long top add length to a face that is already long. Very short sides can also make the face look narrower.
Beard styles
A beard that is fuller at the sides and shorter at the chin adds width and does not stretch the face. Avoid a long, pointed beard at the chin. See how to match your beard to your face shape.
How to ask your barber
- Say you want less height and more width.
- Ask for a fringe or a short, textured top.
- Keep some length at the sides, with a low taper at most.
- Bring a photo of a haircut you like.
Questions customers ask
What is the best haircut for a long face man?
A textured crop with a fringe, a side part with medium length, or a crew cut with some length at the front. They avoid adding height.
Should men with long faces avoid fades?
A high fade with a tall top adds length. A low taper keeps the sides fuller and usually works better.
What beard suits a long face?
A beard that is fuller at the sides and shorter at the chin adds width and does not stretch the face.
Where can I book a haircut?
Book online at any of our 3 shops in Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Campbell. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment, and you get $10 off your first service when you book online.
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