Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Best Haircuts for Long (or Oblong) Faces | If you have a long or oblong face shape, the right haircut can completely change your proportions and bring so much softness and balance back into your features. Today, I’m breaking down the best haircuts for long faces: from face-framing layers and curtain bangs to shoulder-length bobs, soft waves, butterfly cuts, and more.

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You’ll see why certain shapes add width, where you want volume, and which cuts are the most flattering if your face is longer, more narrow, or has a higher forehead. I’ll show you what to ask your stylist, what to avoid, and how to customize each haircut to your unique features.

Whether you’re looking for a chic everyday style or a total transformation, these ideas will help you choose a cut that enhances your natural beauty and brings everything into balance.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:10 Facial Proportions
1:25 Shoulder Length Cut with Face Framing Layers
2:17 Long Layers with Gentle Waves
2:43 Adding Bangs to Long Layers
3:53 Chin-Length Bob
4:35 Curly Hair Chin-Length Bob
5:43 The Bixie
6:46 The Butterfly Cut

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