Square-shaped faces can occasionally appear or seem excessively angular and severe. Broader foreheads and chins are balanced but often lead to overly pronounced lines. The most suitable medium-length haircuts for square faces soften your defined cheeks or jawline with thoughtfully arranged layers, bangs, and texture.
Before your upcoming hair appointment, take a look at these images of flattering medium hairstyles and haircuts for square faces.
#1: Mid-Length Brunette Blowout
For women with square faces looking for a stylish and adaptable hairstyle, a brunette blowout is an exceptional choice. This hairdo highlights the inherent beauty of square faces, introducing volume and movement. Ask for extra length at the back to soften facial angles, achieving a more balanced and feminine appearance.
#2 Lovely Honey Balayage on Side-Parted Locks
This Olivia Wilde-inspired balayage on mid-length hair showcases the movement of the color flow and highlights the various dimensions and depths within the hair. This chic haircut is easily customizable. I used Amika Wizard to add a beautiful healthy shine to the blow dry, then finished the style with loose waves curled with an Amika 1 1/2-inch Chameleon wand. We added Puff Me at the root for a subtle lift, then finished with the Amika Texture Spray for the waves.
#3: Chestnut Tresses for Voluminous Hair
Voluminous hairstyles can range from flowing and layered to chic and cropped. Think about which look you’d like to maintain over time. Alternatively, complement it with vibrant shades, such as medium chestnut, at your next hair appointment.
#4: Chic Shoulder-Length Red Lob
Once you visit your hair stylist, consider this chic shoulder-length red lob. It’s a versatile and flattering haircut that suits many hair textures and face shapes. A lob, short for ‘long bob’, falls just above the shoulders. It creates a trendy and modern look. The length of the cut is easy to manage, making it a preferred choice for busy women. The vibrant red color gives the hairstyle a striking touch and enhances its overall appearance. No matter if your hair is straight, wavy, or curly, the chic shoulder-length red lob can match your personal style.
#5: Layered Bob Cut
The layered bob haircut is stunning on square faces as long as it features soft layers. Avoiding sharp, blunt bobs that hit right at your linear jawline is crucial as it would only highlight the square shape of the face.
#6: Stylish Cut Featuring a Center Part
If you desire a polished appearance, opt for a gentle face frame and straight ends. This stylish haircut is perfect for those with finer or thin hair textures. A medium haircut works well as it adds volume and creates the illusion of density. Remember to invest in a lightweight volumizing product such as R & Co.’s Chiffon styling foam.
#7: Cool-Toned Grey Layers
If you adore chic, cool-toned hairstyles and possess a square jawline, consider choosing mid-length grey layers. This attractive cut will help soften the angular features of your face, while the shade will enhance your eyes.
#8: Textured Long Bob Hairstyle with Beach Waves
Trim some length from your hair and opt for a textured long bob that flatters your square face shape. The layers create a face-framing effect that helps to soften a strong jawline and other features. Paired with beach waves, this square-layer hairstyle evokes Keira Knightley’s iconic tousled lob and can attract attention.
#9: Sleek Auburn Hairstyle
This zig-zag part looks stunning on straight hair. The way it frames the face beautifully softens your bone structure.
#10: Sleek Locks on a Mid-Length Hairstyle
For women with square-shaped faces aiming to soften their jawline, sleek locks paired with textured layers are an ideal choice. Adding a fringe or face-framing bangs can be incredibly flattering!
#11: Wavy Textured Long Bob
A wavy textured long bob is an effortless style. Its trendiness and relaxed, wavy finish will complement any outfit or occasion you choose. Ask your stylist for as much texture and razor cutting as you can get. A lob is a perfect length for many women as it’s adaptable for styling.
#12 Easy Medium-Length Up-do
Women with square-shaped faces can effortlessly flaunt an up-do when styled properly. Gentle, side-swept bangs enhance the appearance of a more elongated face shape.
#13 Stylish Shag
A stylish mid-length shag is a fabulous haircut for square-shaped faces. Textured layers, middle part, and side-swept bangs perfectly offset the squareness and can enhance your face elegantly.
#14: Warm Copper Curls for Mid-Length Hair
Warm copper curls for mid-length hair create a stunning look. Opt for layers starting around the cheeks to soften your features. Curly bangs beautifully frame the face without harsh lines.
#15: Luxurious Layered Cut for Voluminous Hair
Women with voluminous hair should always request a layered cut. Layers play a crucial role in thick hairstyles as they allow your locks to fall beautifully whenever you desire. Layers also help alleviate weight from your hair, resulting in reduced drying and styling times.
#16: Radiant Blonde Blowout
This stunning blonde blowout is ideal for any event. One of my favorite techniques to achieve this style is by utilizing a large round brush for drying the hair, followed by a 1-inch barrel curling iron to add the finishing touches. To ensure this look endures throughout the day, use a volume mousse like Full Frame by Redken, and complete with hairspray.
#17 Effortless Medium-Length Hair
This medium-length hairstyle for a square face offers the bounce and adaptability typically associated with shorter cuts, while the length in the front creates the illusion of a longer appearance. It truly combines the best of both worlds. This style is perfect for women willing to invest a bit more time in styling. The hairstyle is straightforward, but you can enhance it with heat styling and various products!
#18: Contemporary Next-Day Hairstyle
This hairstyle is contemporary, next-day styling. My favorite aspect of it is all the texture and detail in the cut. The entire cut was performed on dry hair, allowing for easy heavy-point cutting to achieve those seamless internal layers.
#19: Feathery Bangs
Feathery bangs suit various face shapes and hair textures. They can assist in framing a face and providing the desired silhouette, while also downplaying a prominent forehead or elongating a shorter one. Overall, feathery bangs are remarkably adaptable for nearly any haircut or face shape. Bangs do entail more styling, so if you prefer a wash-and-wear look, bangs may not be the best choice for you.
#20: Contemporary Long Layers
Explore modern long layers on medium-length hair. The most efficient way to soften a square face is to cut soft-flowing layers around your face and jaw. It will create the illusion of a more balanced facial structure. Consult your hairstylist and find out if long layers will suit you.
#21: Flawless Hair for Striking Cheekbones
Achieving the ideal medium-length hair for striking cheekbones involves incorporating various layers, starting from the cheekbones and tapering downward. Women with square-shaped faces should steer clear of haircuts with harsh, blunt ends and instead choose a softer, more layered look.
#22: Sleek Shoulder-Length Hair with Side Part
Elevate a medium hairstyle with bangs, then incorporate a brown hue that complements your fair complexion. The length grazing the collarbone is ideal for achieving that adaptable haircut. This sleek medium-length hairstyle is simple to style and enjoyable to flaunt!
#23: Face-Framing Layers for Thinning Hair
If you have thinning hair, consider adding face-framing layers. This will create the appearance of added volume. Avoid excessive layering throughout the rest of your hair. This will help to minimize the loss of natural density.
#24 Casual Layered S Curve Hairstyle
Textured layers are perfect for medium-length, effortless hairstyles as they enhance square faces. Layered cuts elongate the neck and add height and volume at the crown.
#25: Shoulder-Length Blonde Curls
Shoulder-length curls are an excellent choice to minimize bulk while still providing flexibility for various styles. Incorporating layers and shorter face-framing will enhance the cut’s roundness and balance. For those with a denser curl pattern, requesting a dry cut could improve your final look.
#26: Curly Hairstyles for Medium Length
Curly hairstyles for medium length are the ideal choice for women with thicker hair. If you’re aiming for a fuller appearance, incorporating some short layers is highly suggested. Introducing layers to curly hair is an excellent method to stop your hair from becoming heavy and losing its shape!
#27: Stylish Medium-to-Long Straight Hair Featuring a Deep Side Part
Incorporating layers into your hair enhances volume and texture, leading to a fuller, more vibrant look. Preserving hair length is crucial for maintaining straightness. To achieve this style, begin with damp hair and apply a volumizing mousse uniformly from the roots to the tips. Next, enhance volume and smoothness by using a round brush while blow-drying. Conclude your styling routine with a light hairspray for a long-lasting hold.
#28: Hawaiian Blowout Hairdo
This Hawaiian hairstyle is an excellent option. The haircut’s length and texture work together to create a gentle silhouette, ideal for square faces. Additionally, the blowout technique adds volume and motion to the hair. The process begins with damp hair where a volumizing mousse boosts body and texture. While drying the hair with the diffuser, make sure to scrunch the hair gradually to foster waves and curls. Complete the look by using a pick to elevate the roots for added volume.
#29: Stylish Barbie Blonde Blowout
This cut gives a stunning, feminine look like a Barbie doll with blonde hair. The soft layers in this hairstyle add movement and volume, creating a flattering and balanced shape. The haircut’s length maintains the face’s natural square shape. It avoids highlighting the face’s sharp angles. To achieve this style, apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair. Focus on the roots for added lift and body. Use a round brush while blow-drying to create smoothness and shine. Use a large barrel curling iron after blow-drying. It adds more movement to your hair. Always finish with a light hairspray for hold and touchable texture.
#30: Curls Inspired by the Phoenix
These phoenix-inspired curls, known for their vibrant and enchanting appeal, make an excellent choice for women with square faces. This hairstyle, a timeless curly style, showcases bouncy curls that radiate charm and energy. It also helps to soften angular facial features. The secret to perfecting this look is ensuring the curls are long enough to avoid a short and compact appearance. To style, begin with damp hair and apply a volumizing mousse to boost volume and define curls. Delicately scrunch your hair with a microfiber towel to eliminate excess moisture and minimize frizz. For additional volume, use a pick to gently fluff the roots.
#31: Textured Long Bob
A textured long bob is perfect for a woman with a square face shape. When wearing your hair shorter, it’s a good idea to add face-framing layers. Also, ask for a blunt cut to create fullness. I recommend using a volume mousse and a round brush to achieve this look. Then blow dry and finish with a large curl.
#32: Light Ash White Crop
Here’s a light ashy white crop. If you have an angular or square-shaped face, consider an off-center part to create balance and introduce some asymmetry. This softens harsh lines for a more feminine appearance. Take care not to add too much width around the jaw with layering, as this may broaden the face. Layering beneath the neck and collarbone will be far more visually appealing.
#33: Cool Ash Blonde Balayage Lob
Here’s a modern twist on the timeless lob. This cool ash-blonde balayage lob is ideal for women who enjoy hairstyles without bangs. The balayage technique creates a gentle, sun-lit effect on the longer layers. And the shorter layers in the back provide volume and texture. This cut is adaptable, which is a great benefit. Wear it sleek for an elegant and polished appearance, or introduce some waves for a casual beachy style. Style this cut with a texturizing spray to emphasize the layers and add movement.
#34 Chic Medium Layered Cut with Side-Swept Bangs
This shoulder-length hairstyle showcases layered waves and side-swept bangs, perfect for softening the sharp angles of a square face. The warm brown hue accompanied by subtle highlights brings depth and dimension, enhancing the natural waves. The side-swept bangs accentuate the eyes and contribute to a balanced, appealing appearance. This look is well-suited for medium to thick hair, providing volume and movement while remaining relatively low-maintenance and adaptable for a range of occasions.
#35 Effortlessly Soft Curls for Shoulder-Length Hair
These effortlessly soft curls, reminiscent of Angelina Jolie, enhance the hair’s vibrancy, allowing the light to reflect beautifully. I begin each treatment with 21 Benefits by Pureology. This product adds shine, controls frizz, and offers heat protection. Next, I apply MoroccanOil Volumizing Mousse for flexible hold with natural movement.
#36: Textured Haircut with Bangs
A textured haircut with bangs is beautiful on square-shaped faces, adding volume and balance all around. The layered, tousled waves create a depth perfect for fine hair.
#37: Blonde Balayage for Mid-Length Hair
For those aiming to soften a square-shaped face, introducing gentle curves is key. Textured layers at the ends that curve inward towards the face help to soften the jawline. If you’re not a fan of excessive layering, consider incorporating a brighter money piece; the lighter shade can enhance and soften prominent contour areas.
#38: Medium Shag with Textured Bangs
A medium shag with bangs is a fantastic style. The layers contribute to softening a sharp jawline, while the textured bangs highlight the eyes. When considering length, opt for medium length for a more flattering appearance. Avoid having the length hit at the jaw, which can emphasize and add width.
#39: Textured Lob Hairstyle with Collarbone-Length Blunt Ends
My favorite aspect of this hairstyle is how it maintains the sleek, blunt ends while showcasing captivating texture throughout. This wavy cut creates a flattering look that can be styled in various ways. For an effortless appearance, simply apply a light styling cream or mousse and allow the hair to air dry, or opt for more styling to enhance body and texture. This versatile look is suitable for women with both thick and fine hair when texturized appropriately. Overall, this cut is adaptable for anyone with minor adjustments to length and texture!
#40 Razor Cut Featuring Long Bangs and Short Layers
This is a contemporary interpretation of a timeless style. We’ll refer to it as a razor cut featuring long bangs that flatter both sides of the face. What’s fantastic about it is it also performs exceptionally well on any natural texture of a thicker hair type. The length will look great on almost any female. Keep in mind that if your hair texture is finer, the razor can be harsh on your delicate strands, so it’s advisable to use shears.
#41: Lob for a Broader Forehead
This medium-layered haircut for a square face and broader forehead is super low-maintenance. Long bobs are great because they are shorter and more playful, yet you can still wear a low braid or ponytail. As hairstylists, we always try to be one step ahead of our clients to revamp their hair. Always have a thorough consultation with a game plan, so you know what to achieve in a customized look for each woman’s face shape and lifestyle.
#42 Timeless Curls
Timeless curls look stunning on square-shaped faces and a carefully chosen haircut. Square faces look best with well-rounded layers, added texture, and gentle curls.
#43: Wavy Hair at Shoulder Length
Wavy hair at shoulder length is a beautiful style to complement a square face. The length is sufficient to frame the cheeks, providing a slimming appearance to the face. The waves form a gentle in-and-out “S” shape, offering a softer look to any angular face.
#44: Delicate Curtain Fringe on Brown Hair
A delicate curtain fringe can be the ideal solution for women with square faces who wish to soften their features. This hairstyle is best on brown hair. This haircut adds femininity and frames the face beautifully. The fringe isn’t too heavy, blending seamlessly with the rest of the hair. Maintaining the appearance of longer hair is important to avoid any unwanted shrinkage. Starting with wet hair and applying a volumizing mousse is one of the best ways to style this look. This will create texture and separation. Gently scrunch your hair with a microfiber towel to remove any excess moisture without causing frizz, then use a diffuser to dry.
#45 Medium Textured Wavy Hairstyle
A medium textured wavy hairstyle enhances your hair’s volume and softens your facial contours. The fringe contributes to a touch of elegance and softness to the face.
#46: Smooth Layered Style
This cut featuring smooth layers looks stunning with gentle waves. They provide volume and grace to your hair. I adore this style because it offers movement without the look of excessive layers. This haircut is perfect for women seeking to explore a new look with minimal maintenance required.
#47 Textured Messy Lob with Uneven Fringe
A textured messy lob for square faces is a great choice, as it enhances the features. Longer, chin-length styles are also effective in emphasizing the appearance of your square cheeks.
#48 Peach Ombre Featuring a Dramatic Side Part
This hairstyle showcases a dramatic side part for women with square faces. I enjoy using a texture product to add a slightly tousled look to the hair with a playful, messy vibe. The Kevin Murphy Bedroom. Hair spray is among my top choices. This side-parted medium hairstyle with magenta to peach ombre is a great fit for fine hair.
#49: Chestnut Brown Hair with a Center Part and Curtain Bangs
A style in chestnut brown with a center part is an excellent choice. This haircut frames the face beautifully and accentuates the cheekbones. It also gently softens the jawline. If possible, maintain the length around the collarbone area to prevent adding width to the face shape. Inquire about sporting a center part, which aids in achieving symmetry and balance. To style, apply a heat-protecting serum to damp hair and then blow-dry with a round brush to enhance volume. Complete the look with a light hairspray for hold without the stiffness.
#50: Flawless Burgundy Brunette Curled Tips
Explore these exquisite curled tips if you’re considering a hair color change while maintaining a subtle look. At first glance, one may notice a full head of dark hair. However, they will discover a lovely natural root that transitions into burgundy. Ideal for the office or an evening out.
#51: Textured Side-Swept Bangs for Square Faces
Women with a square face shape benefit from a textured hairstyle featuring side-swept bangs. Side-swept bangs typically have a shorter length compared to traditional bangs, offering more texture and a diagonal cut.
#52: Stylish Shag for Fine Hair
Elevate your style with the stylish shag for fine hair, the perfect choice if your hair is finer. This hairstyle combines the trendy appeal of a shag cut with added volume and texture. The shag layers add volume and movement, creating an illusion of thicker locks. For styling, apply a volumizing mousse to add body. Use a texturizing spray to enhance the layers. It helps achieve a textured and tousled finish that has effortless chic.
#53: Casual Medium Hair
This casual hair is a style that enhances the face while highlighting the jaw, cheeks, and eyes. Instead of taking sections and curling one in toward the face and the other section away, I take full horizontal sections toward the face to emphasize the jaw. It softens that area just right. The next horizontal section would go away from the face, beginning to form our “next day” shape and showcasing those cheekbones. I continue the toward/away horizontal sections until the bangs area. I like for the fringe to all go away from the face to ensure we open up those eyes.
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