Photo: Stockfour/ShutterstockQ: What are the best bangs styles for a square face? Should I go with blunt cut bangs, angled bangs, or would I be better off without bangs altogether?
A: If you have a square face shape, the key to choosing flattering bangs lies in understanding what works best with your natural bone structure. Square faces are characterized by a strong, angular jawline and a forehead that's roughly the same width as the jaw. While this can be stunning, the right bangs style can help create balance and add softness to your overall look.
The most flattering approach for square faces involves introducing curved, flowing lines that counteract the natural angularity of your bone structure. This means steering away from straight-across blunt bangs, which can actually emphasize the width of your forehead and make your face appear more boxy. Instead, opt for bangs that incorporate curves and movement.
Curved bangs are your best friend when you have a square face. These bangs follow a gentle arc across your forehead, with the curve naturally framing your face in a way that softens those strong corner angles. The curve should typically be longer on the sides and shorter in the center, creating a horseshoe-like shape that draws the eye inward and creates the illusion of a more oval face shape.
Image: AI illustrationSide-swept bangs are another excellent choice, particularly when they're cut with a soft, feathered edge rather than a harsh line. These bangs create beautiful asymmetry that breaks up the balanced proportions of a square face. The sweep should flow naturally from a deeper side part, cascading across the forehead at an angle.
Image: AI illustrationLong, piecey bangs that hit around your eyebrows or slightly below can also work well for square faces. These bangs should be cut with texture and movement rather than in a solid line, allowing them to fall naturally and frame your face in a soft way. The key is ensuring they have enough length and flexibility to move rather than sitting rigidly across your forehead.
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If you're considering going without bangs entirely, that can absolutely work for square faces too. In this case, focus on hairstyles that add height at the crown and soften around the jawline. Styles with volume at the top and layers that curve around your face can achieve the same softening effect that well-chosen bangs provide.
With any bangs style on a square face, pay attention to the styling technique as well. Use a round brush when blow-drying to enhance natural curves, and consider adding some texture with styling products to prevent your bangs from lying too flat. The goal is always to maintain that sense of softness that complements your strong bone structure rather than competing with it.
