The Best Hairstyles for Square Faces
A square face has a strong, angular jaw that sits close to the width of the forehead — a striking, structured look. The most flattering cuts soften those corners with curves, texture and movement rather than reinforcing the straight lines. Here are the styles that do it best, each one you can preview on your own photo.
What to look for with a square face
Choose softness and movement: waves, wispy layers, side or curtain-parted fringe, and rounded edges all curve against the jawline and balance the angles.
Be cautious with blunt one-length bobs that stop right at the jaw and heavy straight fringes — they echo the square lines instead of softening them.
Lob
Soft length past the jaw softens strong corners.
Beach Waves
Loose waves round out an angular jawline.
Curtain Bang Lob
Wispy curtain bangs soften a square hairline.
Wolf Cut
Textured, choppy layers blur hard angles.
Face-Framing Layers
Soft layers curve around and soften the jaw.
Side Part
An off-centre part breaks up the symmetry of square features.
Cherub Bob
A rounded, soft-edged shape counters square angles.
Layered Cut
Movement and softness offset a strong jaw.
Collarbone Cut
Gentle collarbone length adds soft movement.
Money Piece
Face-framing colour draws a soft line down the face.
Grown-Out Curtain Bangs
A long, parted fringe softens square corners.
Asymmetrical Bob
An angled, uneven line draws the eye away from the jaw.