Oblong Face Shape Guide

Longer than wide facial structure with elegant proportions. Learn how to add width and balance your naturally graceful features.

What is an Oblong Face Shape?

An oblong face shape is characterized by length being greater than width, similar to an oval face but more elongated. The forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are approximately the same width, creating a rectangular appearance with gentle curves.

Key Characteristics of Oblong Faces:

  • Face length is significantly greater than width
  • Forehead, cheekbones, and jaw are similar in width
  • Elongated facial structure
  • Often has a long, straight nose
  • Rectangular shape with soft curves

Best Hairstyles for Oblong Faces:

Recommended Styles

  • • Horizontal layers that add width
  • • Full, straight-across bangs
  • • Medium-length styles (shoulder-length)
  • • Curls and waves for volume
  • • Side parts with volume at the sides

Styles to Avoid

  • • Very long, straight styles
  • • Center parts that emphasize length
  • • Styles with height on top
  • • Very short pixie cuts
  • • Slicked-back looks

Makeup Tips for Oblong Faces:

Widening Strategy:

Focus on creating the illusion of width and shortening the appearance of face length.

  • • Contour the top of forehead and bottom of chin
  • • Highlight the sides of your face
  • • Apply blush horizontally across cheekbones
  • • Use horizontal eyeshadow techniques

Celebrity Examples:

Famous personalities with oblong face shapes include Sarah Jessica Parker, Liv Tyler, and Gisele Bündchen. Notice how they use width-adding hairstyles and horizontal makeup techniques to balance their elegant features.

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