The Best Layers For Your Face Shape, According to a Hairstylist

Round faces are categorised as being the same length and width. "Long layers are best so as to keep the hair silhouette longer and leaner, keeping the widest point below the chin rather than close to the face," says Smith. Layers that fall any higher, like at the cheekbones, could make your face look wider.

Out of all the face shapes, an oval is the easiest to flattered with a variety of different haircuts. This is thanks to its proportionate shape. "Instead look for other features that you might want to draw the attention towards or away from, such as highlighting cheekbones or tapering under a neat jawline," he says.

A square face shape usually features an angular jaw and forehead. Smith says adding face-framing layers is a great way to "soften hard angles or corners of a square face." Opting for layers that fall around the jawline or long, layered bangs will be the most flattering for you.

If you have a long face shape, adding layers to the middle of the face to highlight the cheekbones will help "add thickness and width to a long, narrow face," says Smith. "Avoid long layers that are longer than chin length."

Heart-shaped faces feature a wider forehead and cheekbones and a slim, narrow jaw. Smith recommends trying layers that hit at the middle or end of your face. "More texture from layers sitting around the lower face will help to open up a narrow lower face and conceal a wider forehead," he says.