The 12 Best Hairstyles for Square Faces

Still searching for the perfect, minimal effort hairstyle to flatter a square-shaped face? These styles will suit your shape and play up your features for the ultimate complementary look.

As a rule of thumb, square faces should steer clear of any haircuts with rounded layers. Soft, multi-length layers create movement and round out the corners of the face to counter the harsh edges, says Edward Tricomi, Master Stylist & Co-Founder of .

Good hairstyles for square face shapes are all about balance the sharp features need a softer style to take the attention away from the rigid angles of your face.

When opting for a short cut, hair should hit just below the chin and be layered in the front to bring emphasis on cheekbones rather than the jaw.

Not a fan of those short, choppy layers? Try an asymmetrical cut with longer face-framing pieces that become shorter towards the back of the head in order to elongate the face shape.

"If you have a square face, it's best to part the hair to the side," explains Tricomi. "It cuts the square shape and creates a beautiful face frame."

While it's true that short layers can accentuate chiseled cheekbones, longer layers that fall beside the borders of the face can actually hide the width of a strong jawline.

"People with square faces are often weary of cutting bangs, but I think that it's important to celebrate the square," says Tricomi.

We've already established that layers are a staple for square-faced women, but in order to make those layers truly work for you, ask your stylist to sheer them out for a lighter finish.

No matter what your hair type, an updo that's been teased at the root, like Claire Danes's, will add height and length to your face for a more rectangular shape rather than square.

Because those with square faces have sharp features, look for a style that creates some softness. Angelina Jolie masters the look perfectly in this shoulder-length 'do.

Demi Moore's signature straight, black look has been taken to a new level lately and she's killing it. Her extra-long strands also elongate her face.

Layers are always a good idea for those with square face shapes- especially when they look like Reese Witherspoon's, which shows off her bone structure.