If you’ve ever stared at your own reflection and wondered what hairstyle will complement your face shape, you’re systemic. As a hair stylist who’s spent years hopping from one hairstyle to the next, I will tell you that understanding your face shape is the key to unlocking your best look. Today, I am going to focus specifically on the triangle face haircut as a finish that may work with you if you have a triangular face shape that you want to balance or exaggerate. Let’s dive in!

What Are Triangle Face Shape Features?

First, we want to recognize if you have a triangle face shape. A triangular face usually has a wider jawline and a narrower forehead. Consider it an upside-down triangle — your chin is the widest area of your face, and your forehead is narrower. Whether you feel this way or not, do not panic! Face Shape: Heart Shaped This face shape is beautiful, and you can get a flattering hairstyle that accentuates your best features.

Why the Right Haircut Matters

Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the right haircut can change everything. The focus for triangle face shapes is on achieving balance. You’re trying to smooth out the jawline and to add volume to the upper part of the face in a way that balances things out.” A bad haircut will leave your face feeling out of balance, while a good cut? It’s like magic.

Triangle Face Shape — Best Haircuts

These are a few of my fave haircuts that flatter the triangle face shape:

Layered Bob

For triangle faces, a layered bob is a total game-changer. Added layers create volume and movement around the crown that helps erase the eye line, balancing out the wider jawline. I’ve watched clients with this face shape positively radiate when they’ve gone for a layered bob — it’s chic, modern and super flattering.

Side-Swept Bangs

Bangs can be dicey, though side-swept bangs are a winner on triangle faces. They pull focus upward, making the forehead appear wider. On top of that, they add some style to any hairdo.

Long, Soft Layers

If you like your hair longer, go for soft, face-framing layers. This can be where you ad wispy layers to soften the jaw and create dimension with the hair. “I’ve always been a sucker for long layers that give that romantic, yet effortless feeling and also balance out a triangular face shape.”

Pixie Cut with Volume

Embrace short hair, don’t fear it! A voluminous pixie cut, with added height at the top, works wonders for triangle faces. It’s a bold and edgier look, and it drags the eye upward for balance.

Triangle Face Haircuts — Styling Tips

Once you have the ultimate cut, it is all about styling. Here are some tips I personally abide by:

Add Volume at the Crown: Lift the roots at the crown with a volumizing spray or mousse. This will balance the jawline as well.

Steer Clear of Heavy Straight Bangs: These create the illusion of a wider forehead, counterproductive to triangle face shape.

Try Partings: An extreme side part adds asymmetry, making the forehead look wider.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the perfect haircut for your face shape can seem daunting, but I promise it’s effort well spent. And as someone who has understood the magic of a good haircut, trust me when I say if you follow the triangle face haircut, the basic rule is balance and enhancing your natural beauty.

So, if you are reading this and have a triangular face shape, don’t be afraid to rock one of these styles.