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YOUR FACE SHAPE IS

Rectangle

Long with strong parallel lines from forehead to jaw

What Does Rectangle Mean?

The rectangle face shape is longer than it is wide with a strong angular jawline and forehead, cheekbones and jaw that are close in width. It is similar to oblong but with sharper, more defined angles rather than soft curves. Styles that add width and soften the angular jaw balance the shape.

Rectangle faces combine the length of oblong with the angular jaw of square. The measurements from forehead to jaw are close to parallel, creating strong vertical lines. The jawline is defined and angular. Rectangle faces have a strong, defined quality. The most balancing styles add horizontal visual width, break up the vertical length, and soften the jaw angles simultaneously.

Style Recommendations

Best Haircuts

  • Side-swept bangs that add horizontal line
  • Bobs with waves that add width at cheek level
  • Styles with volume at the sides
  • Soft curls or waves throughout
  • Avoid very straight long styles and blunt styles that emphasize the jaw angle
  • Layered styles that are fullest at cheek level
  • Short styles with side volume

Glasses Frames

  • Wide round or oval frames add width and soften angles
  • Cat-eye frames add width and lift
  • Avoid narrow rectangular frames that mirror the face shape
  • Oversized frames that sit wide
  • Decorative temples add horizontal interest

Makeup Tips

  • Blush swept horizontally to add width
  • Contour forehead and chin to shorten
  • Soften the jaw with blended contour at the corners
  • Curved brow shape to soften angular lines
  • Rounded eye looks rather than sharp winged liner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Square faces are closer to equal in width and length. Rectangle faces are noticeably longer than wide. Both have angular jaws but the proportions differ significantly.
Styles with width at cheek level, side swept bangs and soft waves all help add horizontal balance to rectangle faces. Very long straight styles and blunt cuts that emphasize the jaw tend to be less balancing.
Wide round, oval and cat-eye frames add width and contrast the angular lines. Narrow rectangular frames that mirror the face shape tend to emphasize both the length and the angles.
Yes. Short styles with volume at the sides and soft texture work well. Styles that add width at cheek and temple level balance the rectangular proportions.
Contouring the hairline to reduce forehead height and the chin to shorten the face, combined with soft blended contouring at the jaw corners, helps balance rectangle proportions.