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20 Hairstyles to Suit Triangle-Shaped Faces, According to Stylists

 

Having a triangle-shaped face will affect which haircuts and styles best complement your features, so you'll want to learn about it before committing to a look.

How do you know if you have a triangle-shaped face? Aloxxi artist Sam LaBella says a triangle face shape will be "wider at the cheekbones and narrow along the jaw and chin." By learning key tips, finding photo inspiration, and talking to your stylist, you'll find a range of looks that work well with your features. Ready for some major inspiration? Below, take a look at 20 of the best hairstyles for people with a triangle face shape.

Meet the Expert

Sam LaBella is an Aloxxi artist, master colorist, and expert hairstylist located in Denver, Colorado.
Raven Hurtado is a hairstylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Angled Bob

Is there anything more iconic than Victoria Beckham's angled bob? We don't think so. This cut is also a fave of LaBella's.

Asymmetrical Bob

Rihanna's angled bob era was one for the history books—and it just so happens to be a fantastic hairstyle for people with triangular faces.

Byrdie Tip

Achieve Rihanna's sleek asymmetrical bob by using ColorWow's Pop + Lock Frizz Control + Glossing Serum after flat-ironing your hair.

 

All-Natural Fro

A triangle face can pretty much pull off any hairstyle, including a natural fro that's a go-to for those with Type 4 hair texture. Actor Hayley Norman styled her fro the classic way, with her copper and blonde balayage primed to curly perfection.

Short Pixie Cut

Scarlett Johansson's short pixie gives us boss vibes in the best way possible. Hurtado explains that this short haircut is great for those with a triangle-shaped face because it doesn't make your face appear longer.

Face-Framing Layers

Don't worry, you don't have to chop all of your hair off to suit a triangle-shaped face. Tyra Banks' face-framing layers help show off her snatched jawline, a look we can all aspire to.

Byrdie Tip

"Layers around your chin look great with a triangle face," says Raven Hurtado, a Chicago-based hairstylist at Maxine Salon. It's a lighter, softer, and stylish look without being too long, which will pull everything down."

 

Bob with Bangs

A sleek bob with bangs makes for the perfect hair comobo, as seen above on Rashida Jones.

Byrdie Tip

"Bangs look great, but not a full bang," Hurtado advises. For triangular faces, Hurtado says you want bangs that are "light and texturized, [and] with movement that'll draw attention towards the top of your face."

 

Curly Ponytail

Speaking of curly hair, Lupita Nyong'o's voluminous high ponytail is an easy way to style your natural texture. This look can be achieved using a brush and a strong-hold gel to slick the hair back. Secure with a hair band, then opt for a leave-in conditioner and some gel to emphasize the curls on top.

Half-Up with Waves

Jessica Szohr's half-up, half-down 'do is simple yet sleek in all the right ways—and you can achieve an elevated version of the classic style in just a few easy steps below.

Byrdie Tip

Use a comb to part your hair across the middle of your head. Clip the top half with a barrette of your choosing before applying Aloxxi's Texturizing Spray, recommended by LaBella, on the bottom half for chic beach waves.

 

Deep Side Part

Gen Z might say the side part is out, but we say there's always a place for it, and the deeper, the better. A side part can soften the face and complement strong face shapes. "A side part is also good—it balances the width of the forehead without covering too much of your face," Hurtado says.

Curly Pixie Cut

Curly hair has versatility like no other. Here, actor Nathalie Emmanuel demonstrates how it suits a mini chop, like the curly pixie look she wore on the 2024 Cannes Film Festival red carpet. The Game of Thrones alum sported copper curls, with her naturally dark roots exposed and her baby hairs slicked down to complete the look.

Short Beachy Waves

Another bob look? Of course! This time, instead of sleek pieces, style your hair with tousled, beachy waves like Jennifer Love Hewitt. if you really want a lived-in look with extra volume, try using Aloxxi's Strong Hold Mousse on day-old hair.

High Box Braid Ponytail

If you have box braids, pile them high like Kelly Rowland to show off your amazing face shape while creating a lifted silhouette.

Byrdie Tip

Add a chic touch to your box braid ponytail by wrapping a few braids around your ponytail holder to create a super put-together look. Don't forget to slick down your baby hairs with the Pattern Edge Control.

 

Sleek Low Fishtail

Ashlee Simpson's low fishtail ponytail (and big hoops) are everything and makes for the perfect last-minute hairstyle for those with triangular faces.

Byrdie Tip

To keep flyaways at bay and ensure your hair doesn't move even in humidity, wind, or rain, style with Moco de Gorila's Gorilla Snot Hair Gel—and yes, that's its real name.

 

Deep Side Part

If there's anything to take away, side parts will be your best friend. Kourtney Kardashian shows how parting your hair just a few inches over will add an effortless touch to any look—here, she pairs it with near-natural waves.

Wet-Look Bob

The wet-hair look goes well with a triangle face shape, as shown on Sydney Sweeney above. To achieve the faux-drenched mermaid style, all you need is some gel, a wide-tooth comb, and a blow-dryer. Leave out a chunk of hair to frame the face.

Center-Parted Waves

Who said center parts can't work on triangular faces? If you're looking to change things up, there's a way to navigate a strong part: opt for wavy hair. Lana Condor shows how texture on the ends softens the overall look.

Low Ponytail

A low, slick-back ponytail like Kendall Jenner's will accentuate your facial features, especially the cheekbone.

Wavy Cornrows

Beyoncé's signature honey-blonde waves will always be iconic, but occasionally, she takes a break from her luscious curls for experimental styles. Triangles faces can rock any braided hairstyle, and the musician's swirly cornrow look from a few years back makes for the perfect switch-up.

Sky-High Ponytail

As much as we love low ponytails, a sky-high ponytail makes for a bold look without all the effort. Ariana Grande's peak ponytail era shows off the versatility of the hairstyle. Here, she keeps it sleek and straight with hair wrapped at the top.

Classic Side-Parted Waves

Amanda Seyfried's wavy hair is the quintessential hairstyle for triangular face shapes. With "layers, texture, and movement around the eyes," LaBella says, a look like Seyfried's would be perfect for the everyday.