Do loose waves suit an oval face with a strong jaw?

Yes. Their soft, broken-up lines take the edge off a strong jaw. An oval outline doesn't need extra height or width for balance.

Can I wear wavy hair with a fringe on an oval face?

Yes, fringe is a choice rather than a correction. A heavy fringe hides length, which can make your outline look rounder.

How often do soft waves need a trim?

Plan for a trim every eight weeks, alongside styling. Discuss that upkeep with your stylist when you ask for the look.

How to wear soft waves for an oval face: Styling guide

At a glance

Style: Soft waves
Face shape: Oval
Verdict: Good match
Why: It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw.
Ask your stylist to: ask for it as it is

What to ask your stylist

Ask your stylist to ask for it as it is. The brief is medium to long length worn in loose, open waves. Keep that description clear so you and your stylist mean the same thing.

The soft waves style guide covers the overall look. For this face shape, you don't need to request extra height or width to correct your proportions.

Choose the outline you want

Height, width and fringe are choices on an oval face, rather than fixes. Loose waves give the outline broken-up lines instead of a solid edge. That's useful if you want to soften the appearance of a strong jaw.

A heavy fringe can hide enough length to make an oval outline look rounder. Keep that effect in mind when choosing how much forehead to cover.

Plan for styling and regular trims

Upkeep: styling, plus a trim every eight weeks. The loose, open wave is part of the look, so include styling in your decision. Choose it because you want to wear that shape, with its upkeep in mind.

Tell your stylist how you usually wear your hair. That gives the appointment a clear starting point beyond the face-shape label.

Use your face shape as a starting point

Don't treat a caution as a ban. Nearly every cut works on every shape once something is adjusted; the verdict tells you which thing needs attention. Here, the main caution is how a heavy fringe changes the visible length.

The free face-shape finder confirms your face-shape prototype from one selfie. The hairstyle try-on then shows this cut on your own photo. You can also compare outlines in the hairstyle guide.

Questions people ask

Do loose waves suit an oval face with a strong jaw?: Yes. Their soft, broken-up lines take the edge off a strong jaw. An oval outline doesn't need extra height or width for balance.
Can I wear wavy hair with a fringe on an oval face?: Yes, fringe is a choice rather than a correction. A heavy fringe hides length, which can make your outline look rounder.
How often do soft waves need a trim?: Plan for a trim every eight weeks, alongside styling. Discuss that upkeep with your stylist when you ask for the look.

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