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Best Hairstyles for Square Face Shapes

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

Ellen Barkin

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Celebs who share your face shape: Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Mandy Moore, Keira Knightley and Rosario Dawson.

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.

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