Hairstyles for Heart-Shaped Faces: 20 Flattering Cuts

By Julyne Derrick, About.com Guide

Reese Witherspoon is a classic heart-shaped face. In the past few years, she has tried all trends to great affect: Long, sideswept bangs, blunt bangs, long hair, chin-length bob and shoulder-length hair. The only cut she didn't look great in was the chin-length bob she sported in summer of 2008. While bobs can look great on heart-shaped faces, the cut didn't work on Witherspoon.

Why this look works: Her pointy chin tends to be the focal point of Reese's face. The long layers of this cut make her hair the focal point. It works.

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More on face shapes:

• Haircuts: Best Styles for Every Face Shape
• Best Short Hair by Face Shape
• Best Bangs by Face Shape
• How to Determine Your Face Shape
• Wear glasses? Find out which frames flatter your face shape in Best Glasses for Your Face Shape.