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Woman, front view, with light warm-toned skin and straight black hair pulled back in a low bun.Man, front view, with fair skin and wavy brown hair brushed straight back.Woman, front view, with deep brown skin and natural tightly coily black 4c hair pulled back in a low puff behind the head.Man, front view, with medium brown skin and thick wavy black hair brushed straight back.
Examples of an oval face, front view.

Haircuts for an oval face

Longer than it is wide, widest at the cheekbones, with a softly rounded jaw a little narrower than the forehead.

What balances it

Most cuts and lengths suit an oval face, because no part of it needs balancing. A cut can be chosen for hair type and upkeep.

What makes the outline stronger

Very tall styles make it look longer, and a heavy fringe hides the forehead. That is a choice, not a mistake: some people want their face shape to stand out.

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Men's haircuts for an oval face

Women's haircuts for an oval face