The right hairstyle will really complement a square face shape – see our A-list evidence for the proof

If you’re looking for flattering hairstyles for square face shapes, you’re in luck. You’re in great celebrity company with a square face, as the likes of Zoé Kravitz, Margot Robbie and Zendaya all have this in common.

With a carefully chosen style, your sharp jawline will look on point. The key is to go for the ‘opposite’ of your face shape; while rounder faces work well with blunt cuts, square faces pair well with rounded layers, soft fringing and lots of texture.

‘Feathered layers are great for mimicking a more oval face shape and will be more flattering on the face,’ Sam Burnett, Creative Director and founder of Hare and Bone and KMS Style Council member, tells us. ‘Parting the hair on the side also takes away from square shapes.’

Do I have a square face?

First thing’s first, let’s make sure this guide is definitely for you. Square face shapes are characterised by a stronger, more angular jaw line and your forehead, cheekbones and jaw will all span the same width.

If you look at your face head-on, the sides of your forehead, your cheekbones and curve of your jawline should line up as if forming an imaginary square. Tah-dah!

Short hairstyles for square faces

‘Face shape isn’t key for hairstyles for short hair, but by creating layering, you ultimately affect the shape,’ says Sam. ‘For example round faces should opt for square layers and vice versa for square face shapes.’

A short style on a square face can in fact be really flattering – see celebs like Zoë Kravitz in our gallery of celebrities with square faces as proof. Meanwhile Olivia Wilde is queen of the square-faced lob, often opting for a waved style or half-up ‘do.

Celebrity inspiration: Jennifer Hudson, Zoë Kravitz and Olivia Wilde

Medium length hairstyles for square faces

‘Medium length hair looks great when it’s maintained well,’ Sam advises. ‘If an individual’s hair is prone to frizz then it’s best to keep the hair on the longer side of medium. The longer and heavier the hair, the more controlled it will be.’

Once you’ve sussed out that you have a square face, browse our best celebrity hairstyles for medium-length hair straight to the salon.

Celebrity inspiration: Margot Robbie and Natalie Portman

Hairstyles for square faces with long hair

‘The biggest thing to remember with long hair is that it needs to look healthy,’ says Sam. ‘There’s no point in having long, unhealthy hair as the condition will always determine the length.’

Poker straight styles can be very unforgiving on a straight face shape, but that’s not to say straight locks are a write-off altogether – Jennifer Lopez and Heidi work this style on the reg. See the best hairstyles for long hair in our round up for more inspo.

Celebrity inspiration: Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Heidi Klum

Hairstyles for square faces with bangs

When it comes to bangs on a square face, the key is to go for softer, feathered layering to soften your jawline. Adding slightly shorter layers around the forehead will help to contour your face and round it off a little more.

Short-haired celebs like Jennifer Hudson opt for a feathered fringe, while Heidi Klum rocks side bangs to frame her face.

Celebrity inspiration: Heidi Klum and Jennifer Hudson

Hairstyles for square faces and fine hair

One easy way to make finer hair appear fuller and more bouncy is to add texture. We don’t need to tell you that curls look fuller than when hair is straightened, right? ‘If you have fine hair, keep layers longer as over-layering will only make the hair appear thinner and sparser,’ Sam advises. Browse hairstyles for fine hair in our compilation of the best.

Celebrity inspriation: Natalie Portman

Hairstyles for square faces with thick hair

Thicker hair lends itself really well to longer, rounded layers, and curled or waved styles are best for adding volume and texture around the face.

Celebrity inspiration: Heidi Klum, Jennifer Hudson and Salma Hayek

Hairstyles for square faces with curly hair

If you have naturally curly hair and a square face shape, great news: a curly texture can help to soften an angular face shape if that’s your end goal. Either embrace your natural texture or add waves and curls using a tong or wand.

Celebrity inspiration: Yara Shahidi, Indya Moore, Salma Hayek

Still undecided on which face shape is right for you? Scroll through our round up below to see the best celebrity hairstyles for square faces from the A-listers who are getting it right.

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