The Best 18 Hairstyles for Square Face Shapes

No doubt, people like to dictate what style you should wear. While your thoughts matter the most, some hairstyles tend to work better. And working with those styles gives you the advantage of slaying hard.

If you have a square face, you might notice you have a sharp jawline and angles, a more square-shaped chin, and a forehead that has the same width as your cheekbones.

Let's work with those features!

In this post, we’ve narrowed down hairstyle options for square-shaped faces. However, they are just guides, as it's fine to think outside the box and wear what you want.

Note: These hairstyles are to compliment your features and not hide them. Some soften them while others display them.

1. Long Bob

The long bob is perfect for women with square-shaped faces. This type of bob is usually called the lob, which sits between your chin and collarbone.

Take inspiration from Vanessa, and rock this style to compliment your features. The tresses can help frame your face and put attention on your chin—one of the things you'll want to accomplish with the style.

2. Bouncy Layers

Have you considered layers but want a super bouncy and voluminous one? Well, that's what this style does. It gives you a bouncy, full look and softens your angles perfectly. You'll be swimming in excitement once you try out the look.

Ask your hairstylist to start the layers around your chin, then the others can follow. This helps create a stunning look that meets your expectations.

3. Angled Bob

Don't want to commit to styling curly hair every day? No worries because we have the perfect hairstyle in mind—an angled bob. The asymmetrical cut leaves your strands straight (thank goodness!) and lengthens your face to create a balance.

Normally, one part of this style is longer than the other. However, you can decide on that, but make sure to speak to your stylist before anything.

4. Face-Framing Layers

Just look at the style, there is nothing bad to say about it. Those layers framed her face and softened her features while adding volume to her hair.

We are sure Lily Aldridge knew she looked fantastic with this hairstyle. And you can too if you try them. A visit to the salon will get the style done in no time.

Related Read: 15 Face Framing Hairstyles You Need To Try Now

5. Shaggy Pixie

Do you have short hair or are you planning to cut your strands? The shaggy pixie is a great style to consider.

It's a beautiful version of two timeless styles (shag and pixie) that don't leave the top spot of women's favorites.

And you can see why. Going for this style gives you the balance you need, so do not be worried because it exposes your features.

6. Long Hair with Side Part

As a square-shaped beauty, you can show off your features with very long hair and a side part. While some might not pull off the style, you will. So, part your long hair by the side and curl your long hair for some loose waves.

If you do not have long tresses, you can use hair extensions or go with a long wig. There are many ways to achieve this.

7. Side-Swept Bangs

Bangs are the best for anyone. But the side-swept bangs sit conveniently on top and are one of the best bangs for those with square-shaped faces. Just look at the image, you can confirm it, too.

Inform your stylist about how you want it to be cut and the idea of the style you want. Your information should guide them when giving you your desired look.

8. Wispy Bangs

We've told you about side-swept bangs previously. Well, there is another bang style that looks just as fantastic—wispy bangs. Wispy bangs aren't only good because they help balance your jawline, but they are also perfect because they soften your forehead and make you look pretty.

So, if you do not want to style the side-swept bangs, this is a good one. You can pair them with straight or wavy hair. It's your choice to make.

9. Italian Bob

It needs to be dramatic! Don't you think so? If you agree, style this Italian bob that flatters all your features. 

Style it by creating chunky ends and adding volume to your tresses. However, if you wish it is fuller, make it that way. It is the perfect baddie look to compliment and make you feel gorgeous.

10. Razor-Cut Lob

To achieve the perfect razor-cut lob, your stylist needs to cut the hair with a razor (that is clear from the name).

Be sure they soften the ends, then add the layers to the hair. That way, it looks natural and does not appear blunt or voluminous.

This technique also helps take the attention from your jaw to your other features. And once you style it correctly, like Gabrielle Union, you will appear dazzling.

11. Long Straight Hair

Are you aware that long, straight, middle-part hair flatters a square-shaped face? Now you know! The style is great for achieving a harmonious look and accentuating the proportion of your square-shaped face.

If you think about it, this gives a great, easy-to-style daily look. That is because it is simple to style before you go about your day.

Here's how: part your hair in the middle, brush it from the ends to remove every knot, then add your hair products. That's it!

12. Long Wolf Cut

What's your take on this look? Because we consider this the perfect style if you have a square-shaped face.

The wolf cut is a popular style celebrities like Billie Eilish have worn beautifully. It is known for its movement, texture, and layers, which makes it ‘the look’ for those with square-shaped faces.

While you may need a few products to style your wolf cut, that should be it, as it's quite low-maintenance.

13. Mid-Length With Deep Side Part

Make everyone focus on your forehead rather than your jaw with this mid-length and deep side part Tessa Thompson wore. The 41-year-old actress served a 10 over 10 look, framing her face on one side and leaving the other open.

If you want to style this, concentrate on creating the perfect deep side part, and waves. That’s it. It should look astounding.

14. Wavy Blunt Bob

This look will not make your jaw prominent. Instead, it will open up your face and create the right balance. Work with this style for an outstanding appearance.

But make sure it's not too thick and or lengthy. You can allow it to sit between your chin and shoulders. That's a good length for this wavy blunt bob.

15. Spiraled Bob

The spiraled bob should give your face structure without making it too dramatic. We have to say that it is perfect for complementing your features and overall appearance. But if you like, you can cut your tresses to achieve the look or opt for wigs.

Wigs might be more convenient if you do not want to cut your hair. You can easily just style and wear it.

Still, be ready to buy curl products to maintain your style. You'll need a good curl cream and maybe a hairspray for shine.

16. Messy Bun with Face-Framing Pieces

This is gorgeous! The messy bun with face-framing pieces can't get any better. First, the little mess created at the back of the head was done perfectly, and then the little pieces added at the front of the hair made it even more special. They framed the face and helped balance it out.

While creating your messy bun, use a mousse to add volume to your hair. You don't need to add too much, but use enough to style it. Once that's done, put your hair into a messy bun.

17. Beachy Waves

Here's a beautiful, low-maintenance style that flatters and softens your features—beachy waves. It's easy to style and not difficult to keep pretty.

So, add those waves with a texturizing spray and curling iron. The product should help add volume to your hair, and the tool can create those soft, loose waves you want.

18. Butterfly Cut

We hope you don't mind styling the butterfly cut, even though it is high maintenance. While it can take your time daily since it needs to be styled carefully, it will pay off because you'll have a gorgeous look.

The butterfly cut is a layered style with shorter tresses at the front and longer ones at the back. Once completed, it gives you the illusion of butterfly wings, which adds a feminine touch to your look and softens your features. See what it looks like in the image above.

Excellent styles produce the best results! These hairstyles for square-shaped faces here are the perfect ones to complement, soften, and accentuate your features.

Check them out and be inspired to create yours.

Oh, and once you find those hairstyles you love, don't just save them. Be sure to keep recreating them!