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The natural balance of oval face shapes is easy to accentuate with hairstyles of any length and texture, whether layered or not. So, the choice mainly depends on your individuality and personal taste. Sounds simple as it is, but for some of us, such a diversity of options can be quite overwhelming in terms of making a choice. For this reason, we gathered these 10 short haircuts for oval faces that a female of any age can recreate with her stylist.
Oval faces are considered the most unfussy face shape in terms of haircut suitability, allowing you to experiment with layers, bangs, and textures. If you are interested in short haircuts in particular, you can choose any style, from extra short buzz cuts to shoulder-length bobs. Below, you will find some professional tips on styling short hair that might help you decide on your desired hairstyle.
The secret behind a perfect bubble bob is in its styling rather than cutting, but nothing intricate you won’t be able to repeat at home. You may wear it sleek and straight, applying some hair oil and using a hair straightener for extra smoothness. Alternatively, make a voluminous blowout, middle-parting your hair or sweeping it to the side. For the days when you are in a hurry, you can leave your strands air-dry but apply a volumizing spray to the roots for extra lift.
@styled_by_carolynn
A long bob is a timeless choice for women with oval faces wishing to highlight the balance of their facial features. The subtly wavy texture of this haircut brings fullness and lightweight volume to shoulder-length strands, which you can additionally enhance with minimal layers. Style it with a volumizing spray, spraying the product to the roots, and blow-dry with a round brush. The length of this bob allows you to tuck it behind the ears to open up your face more.
@salsalhair
Here is an awe-inspiring look for those curly gals over there looking for something low-maintenance yet alluring, full of wild texture and movement. By incorporating layers into your short curly crop, you reveal the volume of your bouncy curls, allowing yourself to forget about intricate styling. Apply some leave-in conditioner or curl cream to shape your ringlets, and you are ready to go.
@slickback_buttahtoast
A mid-length layered haircut with curtain bangs will complement your curved chin and prominent cheekbones, drawing all attention to your charming appearance. To add some dynamic to your straight hair, slightly curl the ends in different directions using a flat iron to create an illusion of movement, flattering for oval faces.
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With a well-balanced oval-shaped face, you can finally relax and stop thinking about the layers or bangs that might hide some of your features. Instead, choose something simple yet timelessly stylish, like this textured pixie. The best thing about this haircut is you may style it on the go by spraying a bit of a texturizing product throughout the hair and tousling it with your fingers.
@nat.hairzz
A blunt bob that ends at the chin is a good choice for anyone with an oval face shape. While your facial features won’t need balancing, such as square faces do, you can still spice up your bob with a cute fringe style, for example, wispy bangs. Yet, consider fringes require a good blowout, so if you want to shape them nicely, you should be ready to master this styling routine.
@baleighpaigestyle
Sassy and cute, this pixie mullet will showcase your playfulness and emphasize the beautiful symmetry of your face shape. Featuring longer hair on top and at the back and shorter sides, it brings dynamic to your natural curls, making them look bouncy and more defined. To prevent curly hair from feeling flat on top, use a curl-defining cream, working it through the curls with your strands.
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A soft, elongated outline of your face is best accentuated with extra short haircuts, such as this female buzz cut. It’s a flawless wash-and-go style yet very feminine and appealing – perfect for a bold modern woman’s statement. But don’t be tricked by its length, as you still should use a hair balm to take care of your hair or, in this particular case, moisturize your scalp.
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Longer pixie cuts with side-swept bangs look flattering on both oval and round face shapes, bringing some volume and fullness to the hair on top. The asymmetry of this haircut can accentuate your appearance, particularly the eyes, which will be framed with bangs. Such a hairstyle will also be a perfect choice for an event, as you may pair it with any dress, as well as some fancy massive jewelry.
@rcgimenes
A classic French bob is typically recommended to women with angular face shapes, but we don’t want to stop you from trying it anyway. On the contrary, with this gorgeous photo, we encourage ladies with oval faces to embrace this chic haircut with cute micro bangs. If you’re going to blow-dry your new style, curl the ends outwards with a round brush for this charming flipped effect.
@feverfewhair
As a lucky owner of an oval face shape, you can benefit from different hairstyles, whether or not they include layers and bangs. But you should ensure it reflects your personality and style to feel comfy in your new look.
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