26 men’s haircuts, for every face

Oval face

Forehead slightly wider than the jaw, gently rounded chin, face about one and a half times as long as it is wide.

Best: Almost any style works. Try quiffs, side parts, textured crops or longer flow.

Avoid: Heavy fringes that hide your balanced proportions.

Beard: Any beard style; a short boxed beard is a great default.

Crew Cut · Buzz Cut · Shaved Head · Ivy League · Caesar Cut · French Crop

Round face

Face about as wide as it is long, soft jawline and full cheeks.

Best: Height on top with short sides: quiffs, pompadours, faux hawks and brush-ups make the face look longer.

Avoid: Rounded bowl cuts, heavy fringes and longer volume at the sides.

Beard: Beards that are longer at the chin and shorter at the cheeks, like a goatee or a short boxed beard.

Textured Crop · Brush Up · Spiky Hair · Faux Hawk · Quiff · Pompadour

Square face

Strong, angular jaw with a forehead and jaw of similar width.

Best: Classic short cuts that show off the jaw: crew cut, buzz cut, side part, slick back.

Avoid: Very sharp, boxy cuts that make the face look blocky.

Beard: Stubble or a short beard that follows the jaw. Keep the sides tidy.

Crew Cut · Buzz Cut · Shaved Head · Ivy League · Brush Up · Spiky Hair

Oblong face

Face noticeably longer than it is wide, with a long chin or high forehead.

Best: Medium length with some width at the sides: fringes, textured crops, Caesar cuts and middle parts.

Avoid: Tall quiffs and pompadours that add more height.

Beard: Fuller beards on the cheeks and shorter at the chin to add width.

Crew Cut · Ivy League · Caesar Cut · French Crop · Textured Crop · Messy Fringe

Heart face

Wide forehead and cheekbones narrowing to a pointed chin.

Best: Medium-length textured styles, side fringes and middle parts that soften the forehead.

Avoid: Very short sides with lots of height, which exaggerate the forehead.

Beard: A full or short beard adds weight to the chin and balances the face.

Ivy League · Caesar Cut · French Crop · Textured Crop · Messy Fringe · Taper Fade

Diamond face

Wide cheekbones with a narrower forehead and chin.

Best: Styles with volume at the forehead and fuller sides: fringes, textured crops, longer flow.

Avoid: Very short buzz cuts and tall spikes.

Beard: Fuller at the chin to balance the cheekbones; a circle beard or full beard works well.

Crew Cut · Buzz Cut · Shaved Head · Caesar Cut · French Crop · Textured Crop

Clean Shaven

Smooth and fresh. Best for very formal events and if your beard grows patchy.

Suits: Oval, Oblong, Diamond, Heart, Square, Round

Upkeep: Daily shave

Light Stubble

Two to three days’ growth. Adds definition with almost no upkeep.

Suits: Oval, Square, Round, Diamond, Oblong, Heart

Upkeep: Trim every 2–3 days with a 1–2 mm guard

Heavy Stubble

About a week of growth, trimmed evenly. The most universally flattering beard.

Suits: Oval, Round, Square, Oblong, Heart, Diamond

Upkeep: Trim twice a week at 3–5 mm, clean the neckline

Short Boxed Beard

A short, even beard with sharp cheek and neck lines. Smart enough for the office.

Suits: Oval, Round, Oblong, Heart, Diamond

Upkeep: Trim weekly at 6–10 mm, shape the lines

Full Beard

A fuller beard with length at the chin. Adds strength to softer jawlines.

Suits: Oval, Oblong, Heart, Diamond, Round

Upkeep: Wash and oil daily, shape every 2 weeks

Long Beard

A long, groomed beard that needs commitment and care.

Suits: Oval, Oblong, Heart

Upkeep: Beard oil and balm daily, professional trim monthly

Goatee

Chin hair only, sometimes with a moustache. Lengthens round faces.

Suits: Round, Square, Oval

Upkeep: Shave cheeks every 2 days, trim weekly

Circle Beard

A rounded goatee joined to the moustache. Neat and balanced.

Suits: Square, Oval, Diamond, Round

Upkeep: Shave cheeks every 2 days, trim weekly

Moustache

A classic moustache with clean-shaven cheeks. Bold and timeless in India.

Suits: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond

Upkeep: Trim weekly, shave the rest daily