Women with square faces need a hairstyle that balances and softens their faces, particularly the jawline, and gives a little contour to their cheekbones.
Your face shape should never get in the way of that perfect hairstyle! Long, mid-length, and even short styles like pixie cuts can bring out the best in square face shapes!
Finding the right style for your face shape doesn’t have to be a feat. Check out these 80 haircuts that prove square face shapes can be just as flawless and feminine as the rest with the right style!
#1. Soft Layered Pixie Cut
If you want something cute and chic, you need to try a soft layered pixie cut. This stunning shot style brings volume and texture to straight hair of any density while creating a frame that softens your jawline and other facial features.
#2. Asymmetrical Short Wavy Bob
The asymmetrical short wavy bob is a versatile classic with a contemporary twist. This bob gives your waves a light, playful vibe with renewed bounce and body. Believe it or not, the asymmetry actually balances your face shape with a length that sits in just the right place to frame your jawline.
#3. Long Layers with Side-Swept Bangs
Long layers are the ultimate look for any face shape, but they are especially suitable for square face shapes. The long layering brings volume and dimensional movement to any hair type, with the layers ending at the jawline to soften it and side-swept bangs to finish it off with a stylish flair.
#4. Classic Shoulder-Length Shag
A classic shoulder-length shag is a groovy mid-length hairstyle for square faces. The shaggy layers bring a boost of volume and texture to any hair type, especially straight and wavy hair, all in a flattering frame that creates a full shape to soften your jawline.
#5. Tousled Lob with a Light Fringe
If you’re all about those stunning summery vibes, you need to try a tousled lob with a light fringe. The lob’s frame is the perfect thing to complement your square face, while the tousled texture adds tons of movement to straight and wavy hair. Then, the light fringe highlights your eyes and finishes the look with a delicate charm.
#6. Sleek Angled Bob
Want something clean and tidy? Try a sleek, angled bob! This is a super complementary haircut for square faces, with the angles creating more of an oval appearance and sleek texture for that extra flawless look.
#7. Wavy Mid-Length Cut with Curtain Bangs
If you have natural waves, you’re already blessed with something to soften your square face, but you can amplify that with a mid-length cut and curtain bangs. Classic mid-length cuts like this create a full-bodied frame that perfectly suits square faces and puts some energy back into your natural waves. Then, curtain bangs finish the loof off with nothing but charm.
#8. Textured Pixie with an Undercut
Cool, confident, and contemporary.—that’s how we describe the textured pixie with an undercut. This style can work on any hair type but is particularly ideal for thinner straight hair because the undercut also makes top layers look thicker, all while adding a little more edge and framing your upper facial features.
#9. Beachy Waves on a Medium-Length Cut
Go for something carefree and coastal-chic with beachy waves on a medium-length cut. This summer-ready style is perfect for softening up a square face, with the midlength cut and waves working together to create a rounder look. Get the beachy waves with a large curling wand and some texture spray.
#10. Elegant High Volume Bob
Does your hair need some extra height, but you want something smart and sophisticated? The elegant high-volume bob has you covered! The bob shape already gives volume and body, but the voluminous crown gives thin and fine hair a little extra lift for a fuller appearance, all with a soft texture and an elegant frame for your face.
#11. Long Cascading Curls with Side Part
Nothing says lavish better than long cascading curls and a side part! This soft glam style features voluminous, flowing curls that soften your facial features. Get these effortless curls with a large curling iron or wand, and you’re all set!
#12. Feathered Jaw-Length Bob
Go for something light and airy, like a feathered jaw-length bob. The jaw-length creates a classic and complementary frame for square faces, with feathered layered to make your hair fuller and more lively. And best of all, it works on all hair types!
#13. Straight Cut with Fringed Ends
A straight cut with fringed ends is super chic. This striking style features sharp, clean lines accentuated by fringed ends, creating a flawlessly flattering curve for square faces and a whisper of texture for pin-straight hair.
#14. Wavy Bob with Side Bangs
Get all those soft and girly-chic vibes with a wavy bob and side bangs. This charming hairstyle for square faces creates a lighter-looking jawline while giving your natural waves a renewed body and bounce with side bangs for a little something extra.
#15. Short Layered Cut with Wispy Bangs
If you’re looking for something effortless and energetic, try a short layered cut with wispy bangs. This style works well with straight and wavy hair, with layers cut to complement your features. Then, wispy bangs give the look a kiss of softness.
#16. Curly Shoulder Length with a Middle Part
Calling all curly girls! This one’s for you! Get something fun, fresh, and fabulous with a curly shoulder-length with a middle part. The shoulder-length cut and curls work together to balance square face shapes, accentuated by the middle part for that perfect sense of symmetry.
#17. Razor Cut Bob with a Side-Swept Fringe
Looking for a soft take on edgy chic? You need a razor bob with a side-swept fringe. Razor cuts give fine, straight hair some extra help with texture and slight gritty vibes, and the bob’s shape perfectly complements your facial features. Then, the side-swept fridge ties it all together with a trendy charm.
#18. Straight Long Hair with Layered Ends
If you want something sleek and chic, look no further than straight, long hair with layered ends. Longer hair lengthens square face shapes, while the layers softly frame your face and give your hair some movement. Style with a flat iron and shine spray to get that extra glossy look.
#19. Chin-Length Blunt Cut
A chin-length blunt cut is a super sophisticated hairstyle for square faces. The neat and tidy blunt cuts complement the strong lines of a square jawline, especially in a chin-length, all while giving straight hair a show-stopping style.
#20. Slicked Back Short Hairstyle
Instead of softening your features, try playing them up with a clean-cut look like a slicked-back short hairstyle! This short style for square faces puts your beautiful features in the spotlight. And best of all, it’s a no-effort style for any hair type!
#21. Long Straight Hair with Feathered Layers
Go for ultra-elegance with long, straight hair and feathered layers. These layers bring light and airy movement to straight hair, thick or thin while elongating and softening square faces. You can accentuate the feathered ends by flipping them with a flat iron or a round brush and blow dryer.
#22. Medium Cut with Flipped Ends
A medium cut with flipped ends is a fun flashback hairstyle for square faces. Medium-length cuts are the perfect style to frame square face shapes, with flipped ends taking attention away from the stronger facial features and giving your hair an extra dose of playful vibes.
#23. Short Curly Bob with Bangs
Level up your curls with something vigorous and vintage-inspired, like a short curly bob with bangs. This style gives curls renewed texture with more definition and body while creating a full, rounded frame to balance a square face shape. Then, the bangs finish it all off with a girly charm.
#24. Layered Lob with Soft Waves
Go for an elegant style with easygoing vibes, like the layered lob with soft waves! The lob shape paired with curls is just what you need to counteract a stronger jawline for white, adding something with a little more feminine flair. Get these loose waves with a regular-sized curling iron or wand. You can also brush them out for even softer waves.
#25. Shaggy Pixie with Long Bangs
The shaggy pixie is a bold blend of two styles, making a stunning style for square face shapes. This style combines the shaggy layers with a longer pixie to give the perfect bedhead chic look with all those. Then, the longer bangs frame your upper facial features.
#26. Retro-Inspired Wavy Bob
Go for a trendy look with a vintage vibe, like a retro-inspired wavy bob. This bob creates a delicate frame for your face while also giving natural waves some volume and movement for a timeless style.
#27. Textured Lob with Blunt Bangs
Want a runway-ready look with a little bit of that grunge glam? You need a textured lob with blunt bangs! This modern marvel features textured layers to give even the finest hair some volume and dimension while creating a frame that elongates a square jawline. Then, the blunt bangs complete the frame, highlighting your eyes.
#28. Sleek Straight Long Bob
Need something pretty and polished? Try a sleek, straight, long bob. This style does wonders for square faces, with a softer jawline and a super prim and proper aesthetic. Style with a flat iron and finishing spray for that extra silky smooth look.
#29. Curly Mid-Length with a Side Part
A curly mid-length with a side part is a playful style for women of all ages. The mid-length cut creates voluminous curls and a flawless frame for your square jawline. Then, the side part gives the look a little extra something.
#30. Short Choppy Cut with Long Bangs
If you’re looking for a spunky style to make your square face shine, you need a short, choppy cut with long bangs! The choppy layers give a heavy dose of energy to any hair type while creating a fuller shape to balance out square faces, accentuated by the longer bangs.
#31. Voluminous Curls on a Medium Length
Voluminous curls on a medium-length cut create the ultimate soft glam look while being famously flattering for square face shapes. You can get these beautiful, bouncy curls by using a volumizing curl definer or a regular curling iron and texture spray.
#32. Straight Long Bob with a Side Part
Looking for something more clean and classic? Try a straight, long bob with a side part. Longer bobs like these elegantly elongate square jawlines, accentuated by the asymmetrical look that takes the attention away from the stronger lines.
#33. Pixie Cut with a Voluminous Top
A pixie cut with a voluminous top is a minimalist kind of look with major impact. The vigorous pixie layers with a voluminous top give fine and thin hair a little extra help with height, all while the layers frame your facial features.
#34. Edgy Short Cut with a Side Fringe
Grungy yet glamorous. That’s how we describe an edgy shortcut with a side fringe. This bold-as-brass look features sharp layering for a touch of gritty texture, while the soft side fringe balances your sharp jawline. Best of all, this look is simple to style. All you need is styling cream or pomade.
#35. Layered Medium Cut with Curly Ends
If you want a voluminous and vigorous style, look no further than a layered medium-length cut with curly ends. Medium cuts are always a surefire way to flatter square faces, with the layers giving your hair some more life and lift. Then, the curly ends add that extra playful twist. Get these curly ends with a flat iron or curling iron.
#36. Sleek Chin-Length Bob with Middle Part
The sleek chin-length bob with a middle part is a smart, sharp, and chic look that is especially ideal for making the most out of thin or fine straight hair. The chin length also helps round out square face shapes, while the middle part keeps everything beautifully balanced.
#37. Long Waves with Side-Swept Bangs
Want something delightfully delicate? You need long waves with side-swept bangs. The classic look of Long waves softens square faces, amplified by the side-swept bangs that highlight your eyes. Get these lovely loose waves with a large curling iron.
#38. Tousled Medium Shag with Bangs
A tousled medium shag with bangs is a vivacious vintage style, ideal for natural waves, but can also look stunning on straight hair, with shaggy layers giving robust volume and vigorous movement. Plus, this cut effortlessly balances out square faces, especially with the bangs.
#39. Straight Bob with Rounded Ends
Nothing says sleek and chic better than a straight bob with rounded ends. This classic bob was practically made for square face shapes, with a full-bodied shape perfectly suited to balance out a strong jawline.
#40. Curly Lob with Layered Bangs
A curly lob with layered bangs is a vivacious style for curls of all kinds! And, paired with the lob’s shape, softens up square face shapes. Then, layered bangs top the look off with a fun and girly charm.
#41. Mid-Length Cut with Soft Layers
Go for a low-key but high-style look, like a mid-length cut with soft layers. This mid-length creates a well-balanced frame for square faces, while the soft layers give all hair types dimension and movement.
#42. Edgy Asymmetrical Lob
Contemporary and complementary—that’s how we describe the edgy asymmetrical lob. This style fully emphasizes the edgy asymmetry instead of your stronger facial structure. Even better, this look is totally versatile. You can style it any way you want.
#43. Wavy Shoulder-Length with a Fringe
Bring a tsunami of style to your waves and your face shape with a wavy shoulder-length cut and a fringe. The shoulder-length cut sets the perfect tone for bouncy, beautiful waves that delicately frame your face, accentuated by the fringe.
#44. Pixie Bob with Textured Layers
Looking for an exquisite style with a little energy? You need a pixie bob with textured layers. This bold and modern blend of two iconic cuts creates the perfect frame for square face shapes, while textured layers bring volume and movement to rejuvenate your hair.
#45. Long Straight Cut with a Deep Side Part
Nothing says flawless and fabulous like a long straight cut with a deep side part. This straight cut is a clean and tidy look, with the long length elongating and balancing out square faces and a deep side part to soften stronger facial features, all while adding a touch of sophistication.
#46. Short Wavy Cut with Curtain Bangs
Go for a cute, classic look, like a short, wavy cut with curtain bangs. This shortcut adds a playful texture to your waves while framing your face. Then, the curtain bangs top the look off like that classic cherry on top.
#47. Sleek Angled Lob with a Side Part
Need something flawlessly fab? Look no further than a sleek, angled lob with a side part! This straight style features a sleek angled frame to create the illusion of a longer, softer jawline, while the side part adds that extra elegant element.
#48. Tousled Short Bob with Side Bangs
The tousled short bob with side bangs is a short and sparky hairstyle for square faces that also gives your look a cool, carefree vibe. The tousled texture gives a fun and summery element while complementing your facial features, especially with the side bangs.
#49. Medium-Length Cut with Bouncy Curls
Give your curls something as vibrant and vigorous as your personality, like a medium-length cut with bouncy curls. The frame of the medium-length cut and the fullness of the bouncy curls work together to round out a square face shape. You can create bouncy curls with a curl definer or a smaller curling iron.
#50. Jaw-Length Blunt Bob
The jaw-length blunt bob is a tasteful, tidy look that screams simple and stylish. The slight curve creates a more balanced jawline while giving straight hair a sleek and effortless style.
#51. Soft Curls on a Long Bob
If you’re looking for something radiant with a romantic vibe, you need to try soft curls on a long bob. The long bob gently frames your facial features, magnified by the loose curls. Get this look with natural curls or a regular-sized curling iron.
#52. Short Layered Pixie with a Side Sweep
Going for something super chic and stunning? Look no further than a short layered pixie with a side sweep. The short layers bring your hair subtle volume and soft texture. Then, the side sweep gives the look a sophisticated vibe while framing the upper facial features of a square face shape.
#53. Wavy Medium Cut with Chunky Layers
Want something simple but super stylish? Go for a wavy medium cut with chunky layers! As always, the medium length is just right to soften up a square jawline, while chunky layers add body and movement to your waves for an effortless look.
#54. Long Layered Cut with Side Bangs
A long layered cut is a high-profile hairstyle for square face shapes. This style features long, luxurious lengths with layers for dimension, movement, and to accentuate your facial features, while the length elongates your jawline. Best of all, this look keeps your styling open wide open.
#55. Chin-Length Curly Bob
Shorter cuts, like the chin-length curly bob, are designed to create a rounder look and soften square face shapes. The chin-length bob flawlessly frames your face while giving you highly defined curls for a playful, bouncy look with a girly charm.
#56. Sleek Medium Bob with a Front Fringe
Go for a low-key take on fashion-forward styles, like a sleek medium bob with a front fringe. This clean and contemporary style gives your hair a sleek texture and a full-bodied shape for a rounder-looking face. Then, the front fringe finishes it off by highlighting your eyes.
#57. Short Textured Cut with a Wispy Fringe
Want a simple cut with a little extra spark? Try a short textured cut with a wispy fringe. The textured layers create dimension in thicker hair that needs a little help with life, while the wispy fringe creates a feather-light look to soften a stronger, square jawline.
#58. Mid-Length Cut with Soft Feathering
If you need something light and airy to give your fine hair a little more finesse, you need a mid-length cut with soft feathering. This cut brings soft and feminine vibes to a square face while giving your hair a bit more dimension and movement. Amplify the feathering with a round brush and flat iron.
#59. Wavy Bob with Deep Side Part
Lovely and lively—that’s the aesthetic of a wavy bob and a deep side part. The wavy bob softens square faces by creating a fuller shape, while the deep side part brings all-out elegance.
#60. Long Straight Hair with Light Layers
Long, straight hair with light layers is sleek and simple. This is the perfect hairstyle for square faces, with the length and layering working to create a longer-looking jawline while complementing the rest of your facial features and giving your hair a little extra energy.
#61. Short Choppy Bob with Layered Bangs
If you want something energetic, look no further than a short, choppy bob with layered bangs. Choppy layers create texture and dimension for thicker hair, while the bob shape complements square face shapes. Then, the layered bangs intensify the messy texture and frame your upper facial features.
#62. Shoulder Length Curly Shag
The shoulder-length curly shag is equal parts groovy and glamorous. This classic cut gives you big, bouncy curls with relaxed, shaggy layering and a chic shoulder-length frame to flatter your face.
#63. Angled Lob with Soft Waves
Want a modern style with a soft, sultry charm? You need an angled lob with soft waves! The angles in this lob give square face shapes an extra complementary look, and the waves bring that unparalleled luxe vibe.
#64. Pixie with Textured Top and Side Bangs
Go for an elegant yet effervescent haircut for square faces, like a pixie with a textured top and side bangs. The pixie’s layers bring volume and movement with a little extra texture on top for a playful flair, all while creating a chic and sophisticated frame for your face, especially with the side bang.
#65. Medium Wavy Cut with Side-Swept Fringe
Give your waves some wow factor with a medium wavy cut and a side-swept fringe! This cut gives your natural waves full volume and movement to create a ravishing and romantic frame for your face. Then, the side-swept fringe adds that trendy finishing touch.
#66. Long Hair with Subtle Layers and a Middle Part
If you’re all about those sleek and smooth looks, go for long hair with subtle layers and a middle part. This versatile style works on almost any hair type, giving an improved life and lift, all while giving square faces a balanced frame.
#67. Short Bob with Flipped Ends
If you want something flawless with a little fun flair, look no further than a short bob with flipped ends. As always, the short bob creates the perfect frame for your facial features, with flipped ends for added movement and a playful, nostalgic twist. Get flipped ends with a flat iron or blow dryer and a round brush.
#68. Shoulder-Length Layered Cut with Bangs
Going for that windswept look? You need a shoulder-length layered cut with bangs. This cut is adaptable to almost any hair type, adding volume and dimension. Then, the bangs create a cute and girly chic frame for your face.
#69. Wavy Long Bob with Light Bangs
Want something soft and sweet? Try a wavy long bob with light bangs. This lavishly longer bob brings waves of full-bodied volume and movement, with a flawlessly flattering frame for square face shapes and light bangs to finish the look with a flirty flair.
#70. Side-Parted Sleek Pixie
Go for a simple but stylish look, like a side-parted sleek pixie. This pixie has a softer texture than the typical pixie cut, with a side part for that extra elegant element, all while giving an asymmetrical look to counterbalance your facial features.
#71. Curly Bob with a Side Fringe
The curly bob with a side fringe is a cute, charming look for all our curly girlies with square faces. The bob is famous for creating a full and rounded frame to balance out square faces, renewing curls with high-definition bounce, and adding a fun and fantastic side fringe to finish it all off.
#72. Medium Straight Cut with Side Bangs
If you want a smooth and silky style, look no further than a medium straight cut with side bangs. The straight-cut layers create a soft, simple look that complements square faces, while the side bangs give that extra sleek element.
#73. Long Layers with Soft Waves
Nothing is as elegant as long layers with soft waves. Layers give volume and dimension, accentuated by the full body and movement of the soft waves. Get these soft waves with a large curling iron or wand and softly brush them out with your fingers.
#74. Short Edgy Cut with a Textured Top
Grunge meets glam with a short, edgy cut and a textured top. This edgy, easy-to-style cut features a textured top, which is great for making thin and fine hair look thicker and fuller while framing your features.
#75. Mid-Length Shag with Feathered Bangs
Get a lovely laidback look with a mid-length shag and feathered bangs. Shaggy layers create lively movement and frame square faces effortlessly. Then, the feathered bangs finish the look off with a light and airy charm.
#76. Straight Lob with a Slight Curve
Give your straight hair some star power with a straight lob with a slight curve. Straight cuts are the perfect neat and tidy frame, accentuated by the slight curve to soften your jawline, all while giving your straight hair a simple but super chic look.
#77. Choppy Pixie Bob with Long Side Bangs
Go for a fab and fashionable style with a little edge, like the choppy pixie bob with long side bangs. This look blends two cuts already famous for framing square faces and adds a little extra texture with choppy layers and long side bangs for that extra chic finishing touch.
#78. Wavy Medium-Length with Volume
The wavy medium-length with volume is a go-to classic for wavy ladies with square faces. The mid-length cut gives your waves an extra lift and a fabulous frame to soften your facial features.
#79. Sleek Shoulder-Length Bob with a Fringe
Want a high-fashion but low-maintenance look? Try a sleek shoulder-length bob with fringe. This style features a sleek texture and that timeless full-bodied shape that creates a super chic frame for your square jawline and fringe bangs to highlight your eyes.
#80. Long Straight Layers with Face-Framing Bangs
Long straight layers with face-framing bangs are a stylish, sophisticated haircut for square faces. The long, luxurious lengths and layers bring dimension and movement, with face-framing bangs to complement your facial features.