Hairstyle Guide: Choosing Bridal Hair for Your Face Shape
Your wedding day hair is just as important as your makeup. It frames your face, complements your dress, and sets the tone for your bridal look. But with so many styles to choose from—updos, braids, soft waves, or sleek ponytails—how do you know which one will look best on you? The answer often starts with your face shape.
Here’s your ultimate guide to choosing bridal hair that enhances your natural features.
1. Identify Your Face Shape
Before you pick a hairstyle, you need to know your face shape. Here are the most common types:
Oval: Balanced proportions; slightly narrower at the jaw than the forehead.
Round: Full cheeks, rounded jawline, width and length are similar.
Square: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and angular features.
Heart: Wider forehead with a narrow chin; sometimes a widow’s peak.
Long/Rectangular: Longer face length than width, with minimal curves.
2. Best Bridal Hairstyles for Each Face Shape
Oval Face
Lucky you—almost any style suits an oval face. You can experiment with:
Loose waves or curls cascading over your shoulders
Sleek low buns or chignons
Half-up, half-down styles with soft volume
Tip: Avoid too much volume on top—it can elongate your face unnecessarily.
Round Face
Goal: elongate and slim the face. Styles that work:
High or low updos with height at the crown
Soft side-swept waves
Half-up hairstyles with added volume at the top
Tip: Keep hair close to the face long and layered to create vertical lines.
Square Face
Goal: soften strong jawlines. Ideal styles:
Loose curls or waves starting below the jawline
Side-parted updos
Braided crowns or textured buns
Tip: Avoid straight, blunt cuts that accentuate angular features.
Heart Face
Goal: balance a wider forehead with a narrow chin. Options include:
Side-parted waves
Low buns or ponytails with face-framing strands
Soft, textured updos with volume near the chin
Tip: Avoid too much volume at the crown, which can make your forehead appear wider.
Long/Rectangular Face
Goal: add width and soften length. Best looks:
Side-swept curls
Voluminous waves
Half-up hairstyles with soft layers framing the face
Tip: Avoid styles that pull hair straight back, which can elongate your face.
3. Other Considerations
Neckline of Your Dress: High-neck dresses pair beautifully with updos, while strapless or plunging necklines look stunning with loose waves or half-up styles.
Veil or Hair Accessories: If you plan to wear a veil, your hairstyle should accommodate it without flattening your hair.
Hair Texture: Work with your natural texture for a long-lasting look; ask your bridal hair artist for advice on extensions or styling products if needed.
4. Why a Bridal Hair Preview is a Must
Even if you know your face shape, a preview session ensures your hairstyle suits your features, dress, and makeup together. It also allows your stylist to test products, pins, and any hair accessories.
At Afua Artistry, we specialize in creating Toronto bridal hair that is custom to your face shape, dress, and personality. From soft luxury waves to intricate updos, we make sure you feel iconic on your wedding day.
5. Final Tip
Bring inspiration photos—but also trust your stylist’s professional advice. Your hair should enhance your natural beauty, not just replicate a picture.
Ready to find your perfect bridal hairstyle? Book your bridal hair preview session today and let’s design a look that’s perfectly you.
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