Hairstyles for Oblong Face Shape

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Rose McGowan

Casual Long Wavy

Rose let it all hang out at the 2007 US Hot Hollywood Party and made great use of her natural waves with this sexy hairstyle. Her length was left just below her shoulders and her very ends were layered throughout to add shape to her natural waves. Because the hair has been styled right off the face and features height through the top, this look is great for round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Christie Brinkley

Casual Long Wavy

This full bodied hairstyle looked magnificent on Christie. Medium to long layers were cut throughout her back and side sections to give her style plenty of bounce and volume. This type of style is perfect for those with long face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Ali Larter

Casual Long Straight

Ali looked relaxed at The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents "An Evening with Heroes" with the help of this simple style. Her hair length was left just a touch past her shoulders and layers were added before her hair was styled into this relaxed, easy-going look. Ali's hair is very fine, so the layers help to add as much movement as possible without reducing the weight of her hair. Regular trims are a must for this hairstyle.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Cynthia Nixon

Casual Medium Straight

This is a great hairstyle for Cynthia from the Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List Party. Her hair was cut into an above the shoulders bob and was layered with a razor to create lots of texture. The razored ends of this hairstyle makes it easy to add shape to the hair and to create this great flicked out finish.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Taylor Hicks

Casual Short Straight

This simple style from the American Idol Season Five Grand Finale was the perfect look for Taylor. His back and side sections were clipper cut short and his top section was left a little longer for a textured finish. This style will be easy to maintain with regular trims.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Naomi Campbell

Casual Short Straight

Naomi strolled the red carpet at the Cipriani & Deutsche Bank concert benefiting U.S. Funds for UNICEF with this very chic and sexy 'do. Her hair was cut into a chin level bob and blunt ends were added for a defined finish. Thick straight bangs, such as these, will create a square look and are perfect for hiding a higher forehead.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Vanessa Hudgens

Formal Medium Straight

Vanessa went for a fancy flicked style at The 9th Annual Young Hollywood Awards and looked great! Her hair was layered through her ends and mid-lengths to create graduating flicks up through the lengths of her hair. A side part and side swept bangs were also added which featured a slight flick so that her bangs blended softly into her hairstyle.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 30 minutes
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Kristin Cavallari

Formal Long Wavy

Kristin took advantage of her length at The 9th Annual Young Hollywood Awards and added lots of texture to her hair using layers. Her hair was side parted and her bangs were side swept for a sassy finish. The weight through the mid-lengths makes this hairstyle the perfect choice for a diamond face shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Tara Reid

Formal Long Wavy

Tara pulled off this great look at the 14th Annual Race to Erase MS Themed "Dance to Erase MS" event. Her hair was parted to the side and pinned back while a small piece of hair was sculpted into soft waves and styled to fall over her shoulder to add movement into her long style. Tara's bangs were also side swept and soft pieces left around her ears to create a soft look. This style will suit most hair types.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes
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Leeza Gibbons

Casual Long Straight

Leeza pulled off a great look at the party for AOL's First Look for their 2007/2008 Programming Line-up. Her shoulder length hair was styled soft and sophisticated with feathery flicks added to the sliced, graduated layers that were cut throughout her mid-lengths and ends to reduce bulk. Her bangs were cut soft and piecey and styled to fall onto her forehead to create a soft finish around her face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Heart, and Diamond
Styling Time: 30+ minutes