Are short curly cuts a good choice for a heart face?

A textured bob is a good choice because it adds fullness near your jaw and chin. A pixie needs its crown height adjusted.

Should I choose bangs for a heart face with curls?

Side-swept bangs are a top pick because they cover part of the forehead and shorten the visible face.

Where should I keep the most curl volume?

Keep fullness near your chin, with little volume at the crown. Avoid placing the widest part beside your temples.

women's hairstyles for a heart face with curly hair

At a glance

Face shape: Heart
Hair type: Curly
What curly hair adds: volume and width wherever it is left long
Aim for: Fullness at chin level and a fringe, little volume at the crown
Styling tip: the sides decide the outline: short sides keep width off the cheeks, longer sides add it
Top picks: Lob, Side-swept bangs, Textured bob

Curly hair on a heart face (women)
Style	Fit	Why
Lob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Side-swept bangs	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face.
Textured bob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Shag	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face. Watch one thing: it adds height on top, and this face is already long.
Wolf cut	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face. Watch one thing: it adds height on top, and this face is already long.
Long layers	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, though not by much.
Soft waves	Good	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw.
Butterfly cut	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, but it also adds height on top, and this face is already long.
Braids	Neutral	It changes little about the outline either way.
Pixie	With a tweak	It adds height on top, and this face is already long.
High ponytail	With a tweak	It adds height on top, and this face is already long.

Start with a lob, side-swept bangs or a textured bob

These picks address different parts of the outline: the cuts add lower fullness, while the fringe covers part of your forehead.

A lob adds fullness around your jaw and chin, where a heart face is narrow.
Side-swept bangs cover part of your forehead, reducing its visible width and shortening the visible face.
A textured bob also adds fullness at jaw and chin level, balancing the wider forehead.

For a curly bob on a heart face, judge where the width sits. The useful fullness belongs near your chin.

Let the sides set the outline

The sides decide the outline: short sides keep width off your cheeks, while longer sides add it. Ask where that extra width will land before choosing the length.

Fullness beside your chin balances the narrower lower face. Volume at your temples widens the top, which is already the widest part. Crown volume adds height to an already long outline.

Curls bring soft, broken-up lines, but they don't automatically balance a heart face. Their effect depends on where you leave the length.

Compare the other cuts by their shape

Other heart-face haircuts for curly hair can work, but their names don't tell you where the volume sits.

Shags and wolf cuts are good fits because their fringes cover part of the forehead. Watch their crown height, which can lengthen the outline.
Soft waves are a good fit for softening the outline, including the edges of a strong jaw.
Long layers are neutral: they soften a strong jaw with broken-up lines, though the effect is limited.
A butterfly cut is neutral. Its soft lines can soften a strong jaw, but its crown height works against the length balance.
Braids are neutral because they change little about the outline either way.
A pixie or high ponytail needs a tweak to reduce the height it adds on top.

Choose a reference that works with your curls

A common mistake is choosing a cut meant for another hair type and expecting your stylist to force it with product. Bring a curly reference and explain where you want fullness.

The free face-shape finder names the closest prototype from one selfie, on your device. It doesn't read hair type, so choose that yourself from how your hair dries naturally.

Compare the wider range of women's hairstyles for heart faces, or use the hairstyle hub to browse other combinations.

Questions people ask

Are short curly cuts a good choice for a heart face?: A textured bob is a good choice because it adds fullness near your jaw and chin. A pixie needs its crown height adjusted.
Should I choose bangs for a heart face with curls?: Side-swept bangs are a top pick because they cover part of the forehead and shorten the visible face.
Where should I keep the most curl volume?: Keep fullness near your chin, with little volume at the crown. Avoid placing the widest part beside your temples.

Written from the measurements and ingredient facts on this site, then checked for the usual mistakes. Not medical advice.

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