Can a blunt bob suit a heart face with thick hair?

Yes. A blunt bob adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where a heart face is narrow. Ask your stylist to manage excess side weight.

Does thick hair need thinning or layers?

It usually needs thinning or layering to hold a shape. Ask for weight removed where it creates unwanted width, while keeping chin-level fullness.

Are curtain bangs a good choice?

Yes. Curtain bangs cover part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face. Keep crown volume low so added height doesn't work against that effect.

women's hairstyles for a heart face with thick hair

At a glance

Face shape: Heart
Hair type: Thick
What thick hair adds: weight and width, so it usually needs thinning or layering to hold a shape
Aim for: Fullness at chin level and a fringe, little volume at the crown
Styling tip: ask for weight taken out of the sides so the shape comes from the cut, not the bulk
Top picks: Lob, Textured bob, Blunt bob

Thick hair on a heart face (women)
Style	Fit	Why
Lob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Textured bob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Blunt bob	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.
Curtain bangs	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face.
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.
Soft waves	Good	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw.
Long layers	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, though not by much.
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.
Sleek straight	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.

Choose a lob, textured bob or blunt bob

These cuts place fullness around your jaw and chin, adding width where the lower face is narrow.

A lob is a good fit when its fullness sits around your jaw and chin.
A textured bob also fills out the lower outline, with weight managed through the cut.
A blunt bob is another good fit because it adds fullness at jaw and chin level.

When comparing bobs for a heart face with thick hair, look beyond the cut's name. Ask where the finished shape will be widest.

Remove side bulk without losing chin-level fullness

Ask for weight taken out of the sides so the shape comes from the cut, not the bulk. Explain that you still want fullness beside your chin.

Volume at the temples widens the upper outline, which is already the widest part. Extra crown height can make an already long face look longer. Thick hair needs that weight and height managed.

A fringe covers part of your forehead, narrowing the widest visible line and shortening the visible face. Side-swept bangs and curtain bangs are both good options.

Know which alternatives need a change

Other heart-face haircuts for thick hair differ in how much they change the outline.

Shags and wolf cuts are good fits because they cover part of the forehead. Their added crown height needs attention.
Soft waves are a good fit when you want broken-up lines that soften a strong jaw.
Long layers are neutral. They soften a strong jaw with broken-up lines, but the effect is limited.
A butterfly cut is neutral: its soft lines soften a strong jaw, while its added crown height can lengthen the outline.
Braids and sleek straight styles are neutral because they change little about the outline either way.
A pixie or high ponytail needs a tweak because it adds height on top of an already long outline.

Ask for a cut your hair can hold

Don't choose a cut meant for another hair type and expect your stylist to force it with product. Ask how thinning or layering will control the weight in your chosen shape.

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.

Browse more women's cuts for heart faces to compare outlines. The hairstyle hub also lets you explore other shape and hair combinations.

Questions people ask

Can a blunt bob suit a heart face with thick hair?: Yes. A blunt bob adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where a heart face is narrow. Ask your stylist to manage excess side weight.
Does thick hair need thinning or layers?: It usually needs thinning or layering to hold a shape. Ask for weight removed where it creates unwanted width, while keeping chin-level fullness.
Are curtain bangs a good choice?: Yes. Curtain bangs cover part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face. Keep crown volume low so added height doesn't work against that effect.

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