Ever caught yourself staring at the mirror, wondering why that celebrity haircut you copied doesn’t quite suit you? The secret might be in your face shape. Heart-shaped faces—wider at the forehead and narrowing down to a pointed chin—need specific cuts that balance their unique proportions. I’ve spent years helping clients embrace their heart-shaped features, and I’m thrilled to share my expertise with you today.
Let’s dive into 20 stunning haircuts that’ll make your heart-shaped face absolutely shine.
Understanding the Heart-Shaped Face
Before we jump into specific styles, let’s understand what we’re working with. Heart-shaped faces typically feature a wider forehead that tapers to a narrower jawline and a pointed chin. Think Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, or Ryan Gosling. Yep, heart shapes aren’t just for the ladies!
The goal with heart-shaped faces is balance. We wanna minimize width at the forehead while adding some fullness around the jawline and chin. This creates harmony and highlights your best features.
Short Styles for Heart Faces
1. Textured Pixie Cut
The textured pixie is a game-changer for heart shapes. By keeping the top slightly longer and textured, you create softness around the forehead while the shorter sides elongate your face.
This cut works amazingly well because it draws attention to your eyes and cheekbones—often standout features of heart-shaped faces. Ask your stylist to incorporate layers that can be tousled and moved around, rather than a severe, one-length pixie.
Pro tip: A bit of texturizing paste will give you that perfect “I woke up like this” vibe that’s both effortless and polished. I’ve seen this style transform my clients’ confidence in litterally minutes.
Side-Swept Pixie
Taking the pixie in a different direction (literally), the side-swept version adds asymmetry that’s particularly flattering for heart shapes. The deep side part and longer fringe help to distract from a wider forehead.
This style has an uncanny ability to soften angular features while maintaining a bold, fashion-forward look. It’s also incredably versatile—dress it up with a sleek finish or mess it up for casual days.
Remember to keep some volume at the sides near your jawline to create balance with your chin.
Layered Bob with Side Bangs
Bobs are brilliant for heart shapes, especially when customized with the right details. A chin-length bob with side-swept bangs helps to disguise a broader forehead while drawing attention to your eyes and lips.
The layers add movement and volume in all the right places. They’re like magic for creating the illusion of width at the jawline, which balances your more prominent forehead.
Don’t be afraid to ask for some texturizing around the ends—this prevents the dreaded “triangle head” effect that can happen with blunt bobs on heart-shaped faces.
Graduated Bob
The graduated bob (shorter in back, longer in front) is practically made for heart-shaped faces. The angles of this cut mirror and complement your face’s natural lines.
What makes this style work so well is how it creates fullness around the jawline where heart shapes need it most. The graduated shape also frames your face beautifully, highlighting your cheekbones and eyes.
This is deffinitely one of those cuts that looks complicated but is actually super low-maintenance once it’s cut properly.
Medium-Length Options
Shoulder-Length Layers with Curtain Bangs
This might be the most universally flattering cut for heart shapes. The mid-length provides versatility, while layers create movement and balance.
Curtain bangs are the secret weapon here. They partially cover the forehead without hiding it completely, creating a soft frame that draws attention to the center of your face. They open up like curtains (hence the name) to showcase your eyes.
I’ve noticed this style works for virtually any hair texture, from straight to curly. Just be sure the layers start around chin level to add that desired width near your jawline.
Lob with Deep Side Part
The long bob (or “lob”) hitting just below the collarbone is eternally chic and particularly flattering for heart-shaped faces. Paired with a deep side part, it creates asymmetry that downplays a wider forehead.
What I love about this cut is its versatility—wear it sleek for a sophisticated look or add beachy waves for something more casual. Either way, it balances your features beautifully.
The length is also perfect for heart shapes as it creates a visual counterweight to your narrower chin area. Its not too long, not too short—just right.
Shaggy Mid-Length Cut
The shag has made a massive comeback, and heart-shaped faces can really rock this retro-inspired look. The combination of layers, texture, and typically curtain bangs or a fringe works wonders.
The fullness this cut creates around the mid-face and jaw area helps balance out the wider forehead of a heart shape. Plus, the inherent messiness of a shag means it’s supposed to look a bit undone—perfect for low-maintenance types.
I always suggest keeping some pieces around chin length to add that fullness where heart shapes need it most.
Blunt Mid-Length with Wispy Bangs
Sometimes, going against conventional wisdom yields stunning results. A blunt, one-length cut hitting around the collarbones paired with soft, wispy bangs can look absolutely gorgeous on heart shapes.
The key is those wispy bangs—they soften the forehead area without creating a harsh line. Meanwhile, the blunt ends create an illusion of width at the bottom half of your face.
This style works especialy well for those with finer hair, as the blunt cut maximizes the appearance of thickness and health.
Face-Framing Layers
Medium-length hair with shorter layers around the face is a fool-proof option for heart shapes. These face-framing pieces should hit around the cheekbones and chin.
What makes this cut so effective is how it draws the eye downward and creates movement around the narrower part of your face. It’s like contouring, but with hair instead of makeup.
Ask your stylist for long layers throughout with more pronounced, shorter layers just around your face. This maintains length while adding that crucial balance.
Long Hairstyles That Flatter
Long Layers with Side-Swept Bangs
Long hair can sometimes emphasize a heart-shaped face’s narrow chin, but with the right layers and bangs, it becomes incredibly flattering. Long, subtle layers add movement without removing too much bulk.
Side-swept bangs are the perfect companion, as they partially cover the forehead while drawing attention across the face rather than just up and down. They’re also super easy to grow out if you decide to change things up.
This style gives you the versatility of long hair while still addressing the specific needs of your heart-shaped face. Its my go-to recommendation for clients who aren’t ready to loose there length.
Curtain Bangs with Long Layers
Curtain bangs paired with long, layered hair create a gorgeous frame for heart-shaped faces. The bangs split in the middle and sweep to each side, softening the forehead area.
The long layers ensure your hair doesn’t drag down your face, which can emphasize a pointed chin. Instead, they create movement and body that balances your features.
This style has been huge on social media lately, and with good reason—it’s flattering on almost everyone, but especially heart shapes. Plus, it grows out beautifully, meaning less frequent trim appointments.
Long Wavy Lob
A lob that hits just below the shoulders, styled with loose waves, adds width exactly where heart-shaped faces need it—around the jawline and chin area.
The waves are key here—they create dimension and fullness that straight hair might not. They also add a soft, romantic quality that contrasts beautifully with the sometimes angular nature of heart-shaped faces.
This is one of those styles that looks like you spent hours at the salon, but can actually be achieved with a good cut and either natural air-drying or a few minutes with a curling wand.
One-Length Cut with Long, Straight Bangs
For the bold heart-shaped face owner, a sleek, one-length cut paired with straight, blunt bangs creates a dramatic frame that can be absolutely stunning. The bangs should hit at or just below the eyebrows.
This style works by creating a strong horizontal line across the forehead, essentially reshaping it visually. Meanwhile, the long, straight hair adds weight around the jawline and chin.
Its definitely a statement look that requires commitment (bangs aren’t for the faint-hearted!), but the payoff can be a truly head-turning style that perfectly balances your features.
Curly and Textured Styles
Curly Shag with Bangs
Curly hair on heart-shaped faces can be absolutely magnificent, especially in a modern shag cut. The natural volume of curls adds fullness around the jawline where it’s needed.
Adding curly bangs to the mix helps to visually shorten a larger forehead while creating a beautiful frame for your eyes. They don’t need to be heavy or thick—even light, wispy curly bangs can make a huge difference.
The best thing about this style is that it works with your natural texture rather than fighting against it. Less styling time, more compliments—what’s not to love?
Layered Curly Bob
A curly bob with thoughtful layers is a power move for heart-shaped faces. The length should hit somewhere between the chin and shoulders to add width at the perfect spot.
The layers are crucial here—they prevent the dreaded triangle shape that can happen with curly bobs, ensuring volume stays distributed throughout rather than just at the bottom.
I always recommend keeping some pieces that hit right at jaw level to create that balancing fullness that heart shapes benefit from so much.
Textured Crop
For those with textured hair who prefer shorter styles, a textured crop with more length on top works wonders for heart-shaped faces. The height on top creates a beautiful silhouette.
The key is maintaining enough length to create movement and texture, rather than a very close crop all over. This ensures your style doesn’t emphasize the width of your forehead.
This look is both modern and timeless, offering amazing versatility with styling products to create different finishes—from sleek and sophisticated to tousled and edgy.
Bangs That Balance
Curtain Bangs
I’ve mentioned curtain bangs in combination with other styles, but they deserve their own spotlight. These center-parted, face-framing bangs that sweep to either side are perhaps the single most flattering bang style for heart-shaped faces.
They partially cover the forehead without hiding it completely, creating a soft frame that draws attention to the center of the face rather than its width. Plus, they grow out more gracefully than blunt bangs.
The best part? They can be adjusted to suit your comfort level—cut shorter for more drama or left longer for a subtler effect. They’re like the training wheels of bangs!
Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs remain a classic choice for heart-shaped faces because they’re so effective at balancing proportions. They diagonally cover part of the forehead, creating asymmetry that’s visually interesting.
These bangs can be incorporated into virtually any length or style, making them incredibily versatile. They can be wispy and subtle or more substantial, depending on your preference.
Unlike blunt bangs, side-swept versions don’t create a harsh horizontal line across your face, which helps to maintain a soft, flattering look that complements rather than fights against your natural shape.
Wispy, Piece-y Bangs
Wispy bangs that aren’t too dense offer heart-shaped faces the perfect middle ground between having bangs and not having them. They partially disguise forehead width without creating a heavy curtain.
The disconnected, piece-y nature of these bangs creates a soft, romantic frame that’s particularly flattering for heart shapes. They draw attention to your eyes while gently downplaying a wider forehead.
I often recommend these for clients who want to try bangs but are nervous about making a dramatic change—they’re subtle enough to feel comfortable but effective enough to make a difference.
Rounded, Full Bangs for the Brave
While conventional wisdom suggests heart shapes should avoid heavy, straight-across bangs, rules are made to be broken. A carefully crafted rounded bang that’s shorter in the center and slightly longer at the sides can actually be stunning.
The trick is making sure they’re not too heavy or too straight across. The rounded shape creates softness that complements your features rather than fighting against them.
This style takes confidence and commitment, but when done right, it creates a gorgeous frame that highlights your eyes and cheekbones while completely transforming your look.
Final Thoughts
Finding the perfect haircut for your heart-shaped face isn’t about following rigid rules—it’s about understanding principles of balance and proportion, then choosing a style that makes you feel confident and beautiful.
Any of these 20 haircuts can be further customized to suit your hair texture, maintenance preferences, and personal style. The best haircut is always the one that makes you feel like the best version of yourself when you look in the mirror.
Remember that a skilled stylist is your best ally in this journey. Bring reference photos, but be open to their suggestions—they might see possibilities for your heart-shaped face that you haven’t considered.
Ultimately, the perfect haircut should make you feel like you, just enhanced. Your heart-shaped face is unique and beautiful—choose a style that helps you celebrate it!
Sandra is an experienced blogger and the voice behind many engaging stories on Curl Moods. With a passion for lifestyle, wellness, and authentic storytelling, she brings warmth and insight to every post. Her writing reflects a deep understanding of her readers’ moods and moments.