Long Face Shapes: 8 Festive Styles to Wear This Year
1. Pretty Waves
We love the look of waves on long face shapes because they add can visual width to your features. The waves, can be created in a bunch of different ways but we’re fans of using hot rollers. Using hot rollers to create waves can add some natural volume to your hair at the same time. Trust us, you’ll feel like a festive bombshell without having to do all that much.
2. Faux Side Bangs
It’s easy to break up long face shapes and add in extra angles without having to cut your hair. All you have to do is create You can fake bangs for a fun party look. We’ve got this tutorial for creating full fake bangs you can follow. Or you can just comb the front section of your hair forwards, tucking behind one ear to get this faux side bangs look.
3. Crown Braid
Crown braids can really define and accentuate a long face with a modern hairstyle. If you’re still on the hunt for a style that can reduce the length of your face, try positioning your crown braid over your forehead. You can follow our tutorial for this exact look, it’s crown braids, the super easy way. Make sure to set your style with hairspray when you wear braids so it won’t fall out. We like using the Bed Head By TIGI Flexi Head Strong Flexible Hold Hairspray.
4. Woven Half-Updo
This pretty woven half-updo works great on long face shapes for a couple of reasons. First, the face framing pieces add extra roundness to the face. Secondly, all the volume through the lengths works to soften long faces. Get tons of texturized volume by curling your hair and lightly teasing it. Then, spritz a little bit of some sea salt spray for even more texture and volume.
5. Vintage Chic Half-Updo
If you have mile long mermaid hair this fun vintage updo is a great way to totally shake up your style for a holiday party. Start by straightening your hair for a pin straight look. Then you’ll need to create a mini bouffant on the back section of the top of your hair. Don’t make your bouffant too tall or it will exaggerate long face shapes. Using the front section of your hair, create a sharp angle across your forehead and pin behind an ear. And just like that you’ve got a stunning vintage style for the holidays.
6. Bouncy Blowout
Big blowout hair never fails to make us feel awesome. If done right, your home blowout can last for days. You’ll need a good hair dryer and a round brush to create this style. Then, follow some of our insider hair tips to master your home blowout. Swishy salon hair you can get at home? Yes, please!
7. Fingerwaves
Like several of the styles above, fingerwaves are great on long face shapes because it breaks up the length of the forehead. This will help to shorten your face while looking super cool and vintage at the same time. To sculpt this style, you’ll need some Nexxus New York Salon Care Exxtra Hold Sculpting Gel and a curling wand as you create loose and defined waves.
8. Wear a Headband
We love this look because it softens long face shapes and is holiday glam at the same time. To create more angles on the face, just style your hair forwards. Top it off with a glitzy headband and you’re good to go. Need more hairstyles for long face shapes? Check out these super short cuts for long faces.
