Best Hairstyles for Square Face Shapes

A "Best" Hair Cut for a Square Face: The Tapered Bob

Ellen Barkin

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CineVegas

Here, actress Ellen Barkin shows off a tapered bob with sideswept bangs. The way the bob angles into the jaw makes her jawline appear softer and the sideswept bangs are softer than blunt bangs would be. This is a great short hairstyle for square faces. Next: Find out what bobs don't work with your face shape.

• A "Best Cut" for a Square Face: Long, Long, Long
• A "Best" Hair Cut for a Square Face: The Tapered Bob
• A "Worst Haircut" for a Square Face: Blunt Bangs and One-Length Bobs
• A "Worst" Hairstyle for a Square Face: The Severe Ponytail
• 10 Best & Worst Hair Cuts for a Square Face: Maria Shriver
• A "Best" Hair Cut for a Square Face: Soft Curls
• Another Great Long Hairstyle
• A "Best" Hair Cut for a Square Face: Give Hair Some Wave
• A "Worst" Hair Cut for a Square Face: The Pixie Cut
• A "Best" Hair Cut for a Square Face: Long, Sideswept Bangs
• Shoulder-Length Hair is Gorgeous on All Face Shapes
• Square Face: Just Add Bangs, But Be Careful Which Ones You Choose
• Layers Around the Face Soften a Harsh Jaw
• Bad and Good Hairstyles for a Square Face
• Curly Hair is Great on a Square Face