FREE Head Shape Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Tailored Haircut For You

If you’ve ever searched “barber near me” or “best barbershop in Toronto” you’ve probably noticed different styles and trends can look great on one model and bad on another. 

Here, at Greystone Hair Studios, our hair services always begin with a thorough approach of the consultation and a true understanding of the following: head shape, bone structure, hair type, growth pattern and of course, your vision/inspiration. This is to create a premium look tailored to your lifestyle and image. Your dream hairstyle might look great on you after all!

Here’s the step by step process!

STEP 1: Identify Your True Head Shape

Refer to the image above to simplify your thought process and see which head shape category you belong in! You could also use this app called “Face Shape Finder” to help you discover!

LINK: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/face-shape-finder/id6745976853

For an easier introduction to your vision, we always recommend bringing in your inspirations from Pinterest and Tiktok to identify your hair likes and dislikes!

STEP 2: Educate Yourself From the Experts

Keep it simple, use the following as direction!

Forehead Height

• High → Avoid height

• Low → Create openness

Jaw Width

• Wide → Soften with length

• Narrow → Build width

Cheekbone Structure

• Prominent → Softer texture in front

• Flat → Stronger texture in front

STEP 3: Match Your Head Shape with a Hairstyle

Different Hairstyles Created and Curated by our lead barber-stylist/artists: Luis Siobal and Jai Gavino

Round Head Shape

• Characteristics: Equal Width and Height, Soft Jawline and No Strong Points

• Best Haircuts: Side Part, Textured Crop, most haircut with a square/strong front silhouette!

• Notes: Need more structure, need a stronger hairstyle w/ texture in order to bring out more structure on your soft features.

Diamond Head Shape

• Characteristics: Narrow Chin, Narrow Forehead and Wider Cheekbones

• Best Haircuts: Curtains, Shags, Tapered Looks with Volume, Modern Mullet, Layered Side Swept

• Notes: Build weight and length where your head dips to loose focus on your narrow features and bring balance to your face and accent your strong points.

Oblong Head Shape

• Characteristics: Long Face than Wide and Straight Sides

• Best Haircuts: Middle Parts, Medium Length Flow,

• Notes: Avoid haircuts that will make your face look longer, i.e pompadour

Oval Head Shape

• Characteristics: Balanced Proportions, Rounded Jawline

• Best Haircuts: Warrior’s Cut, Blowouts, Textured Fringe, Crew Cuts

• Notes: Not too far from a rounder shape, need structure added for your rounded jawline for accent. Avoid extreme hair height and balance out your length to your face width with medium-longer hair/volume by your sides.

Square Head Shape

• Characteristics: Strong Jawline, Strong Structure, Wide Forehead and Balanced Proportions

• Best Haircuts: Buzz Cut, Slick Back Flow, Ivy League, Textured Quiff

• Notes: Avoid haircuts that will make your head look wider or stronger, i.e box cuts or heavy flows. You need a softer look to bring out your strong features.

Heart Head Shape

• Characteristics: Wider Forehead and Narrow Jawline

• Best Haircuts: David Beckham Hairstyles, Quiff, Mod Cut, Medium Length Flow, Fringe Haircuts, Crew Cuts, mostly any styles!

• Notes: Your head shape is very versatile when it comes to haircuts, try anything. Hair should balance out your dips.

Our team takes hair consultation seriously and cares about your image from the moment you leave the chair until your next scheduled appointment!

Book yours with the link above to avoid disappointment and bring back your confidence with ease as soon as yesterday.

Written by: Jai Gavino