IModel ..Linda

Long face shapes are longer than they are wide. If your "cross shape ratio" (see slide 1) is 1 to more than 1 1/2, then you fall into this face shape zone. I hereby welcome you to the Long Face Shape Club, of which I am president.

 

Ahhh, the long face shape. The perfect haircut for us is one that doesn't drag down the face, yet adds width.

 

Styles That Work Best on a Long Face
 

Bangs can be your best friend because they can hide a big forehead. Try brow-skimming, side-swept bangs or blunt bangs. 
 

When it comes to haircuts, chin-length bobs are also ideal for us because they create the illusion of width. Gwyneth Paltrow's long bob is very flattering on a long face. Just make sure your stylist cuts the hair a bit shorter in the back so it doesn't look boring. Curls and waveswork well because they add width to the face.

 

Be careful with long hair: Hair that is too long like Megan Fox's can drag down the face. Long layers work best with pieces hitting at the nose, the chin and the collarbone. Consider a v-shaped style where the length is mainly in the back, while the sides and front of your hair appear shorter. Also consider adding wave or curls to the hair (find out how, here).
 

Styles To Avoid With a Long Face
 

Stay away from the extremes. Don't go longer than the collarbone and avoid a skull-capping pixie cut, like  pixie hairstyles.

 

Celebs Who Share Your Face Shape
 

Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashlee Simpson, Liv Tyler, Giselle Bundchen

 

Must-Have Products for a Long Face
 

You need a great volumizer.