Seven shapes
Start from your head.
Face shape is the one input that reliably changes which cuts work. Find yours by pulling your hair back and looking at the outline — the widest point and the line of your jaw tell you most of it.
OOvalThe shape most cuts are designed around. Almost nothing is off the table.Cuts23RRoundHeight helps, width does not. Look for volume on top and tight sides.Cuts12SSquareA strong jaw carries structure well. Soften it or lean into it.Cuts16HHeartWide at the forehead, narrow at the chin. Weight belongs low, not up.Cuts9DDiamondProminent cheekbones. Fringe and width at the temples balance it.Cuts11OOblongA long face wants horizontal weight. Avoid height at the crown.Cuts7TTriangleWide jaw, narrow forehead. Fullness up top evens the proportion.Cuts3