Square Face Shape Guide

Complete styling guide for square face shapes. Learn how to soften angular features with the best hairstyles, makeup techniques, and beauty tips.

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Square Face Shape Characteristics

Key Features:

  • Strong, angular jawline
  • Wide forehead similar in width to jawline
  • Face length and width are nearly equal
  • Minimal tapering from temples to jaw
  • Strong, defined cheekbones

Styling Goals:

  • Soften the angular jawline
  • Add curves and softness to features
  • Create length and vertical emphasis
  • Balance the strong jaw with volume on top

Best Hairstyles for Square Face Shape

Long Layered Waves

Soft layers that create movement and soften angular features

Easy

Side-Swept Bangs

Diagonal bangs that break up the straight hairline

Medium

Soft Bob with Layers

Chin-length bob with layers to add softness around the face

Medium

Long Hair with Face-Framing Layers

Long hair with shorter layers around the face to soften jawline

Easy

Textured Lob

Long bob with texture and waves for a soft, feminine look

Medium

Wispy Fringe

Light, feathery bangs that soften the forehead

Hard

Celebrity Square Face Shapes

Angelina Jolie

Long layers with side-swept bangs

Keira Knightley

Soft waves and face-framing layers

Olivia Wilde

Tousled long bob

Sandra Bullock

Layered medium-length hair

Paris Hilton

Long straight hair with layers

Square Face Shape Makeup Tips

Jawline

Use bronzer to contour the corners of the jaw to create a softer appearance

Recommended: Matte bronzer, contour powder

Cheeks

Apply blush in circular motions on the apples of cheeks to add roundness

Recommended: Rosy or coral blush

Eyes

Create vertical emphasis with elongated eye makeup

Recommended: Eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner

Forehead

Highlight the center of forehead to add height and soften the hairline

Recommended: Highlighter, light concealer

Lips

Use rounded lip shapes rather than sharp, defined edges

Recommended: Lip liner, lipstick, gloss

Accessories for Square Face Shape

Glasses

βœ“ Choose: Round or oval frames to soften angular features
βœ— Avoid: Square or rectangular frames

Earrings

βœ“ Choose: Round hoops, teardrops, or curved designs
βœ— Avoid: Sharp, geometric shapes

Necklaces

βœ“ Choose: Long chains or curved pendants
βœ— Avoid: Chokers or sharp geometric pieces

Styles to Avoid for Square Face Shape

Blunt cuts that emphasize straight lines
Severe center parts
Hair pulled tightly back
Heavy, straight-across bangs
Very short pixie cuts
Geometric or angular haircuts

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