How to Choose the Right Haircut for Your Face Shape

Choosing a haircut isn't just about picking something that looks good in a photo. The best hairstyle for you depends on your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle.

At Golden Barbers on Bingley Road in Saltaire, we help clients find the right cut every day. Here's our straightforward guide.

Oval Face Shape

If your face is slightly longer than it is wide with a gently rounded jawline, you've got an oval face. Good news — almost every style works for you.

Best cuts: Textured crop, quiff, side part, or any fade variation. You've got the most flexibility.

Round Face Shape

Round faces are about equal in width and length with soft, curved edges. The goal is to add height and create angles.

Best cuts: High fade with volume on top, pompadour, or a textured fringe. Avoid anything too flat on top or heavy on the sides.

Square Face Shape

A strong jawline and broad forehead give you the classic masculine look. You want styles that complement those angles without making your head look boxy.

Best cuts: Short textured crop, low to mid fade, brush back. Shorter sides with some length on top works well.

Oblong / Rectangle Face Shape

Longer than it is wide, with a more angular jawline. The goal is to avoid making your face look even longer.

Best cuts: Side-swept styles, fringes that cover the forehead, low fades. Avoid too much height on top.

Heart Face Shape

Wider forehead tapering to a narrower chin. You want to balance the proportions by adding width around the jaw area.

Best cuts: Mid fade, textured styles with some length, side parts. Medium-length styles work best.

Not Sure What Shape You Are?

Don't worry about it. Seriously. Most guys aren't sure, and that's completely fine.

When you sit in the chair at Golden Barbers, just tell us what you're after — or show us a photo — and we'll tell you what will work best for your face. That's our job, and we've been doing it long enough to know what suits different people.

Come and See Us

Haircuts start from just £15 at Golden Barbers, 213 Bingley Road, Saltaire. We're open every day from 9am to 6:30pm, and you can book your appointment online in seconds.

Whether you know exactly what you want or need some advice, we're here to help.