10 Hairstyles for Men with Oval Face Shapes in 2025 | GATSBY

Are you looking for the perfect men’s hairstyle to suit your oval face shape? You’ve probably heard that having an oval face means you can pull off almost any style and that’s mostly true! However, if you really want to bring out your best features, it’s all about choosing a hairstyle that works with your natural proportions, not against them. We’re here to help you navigate the best hairstyles for men with oval faces.

What Type of Hairstyles Suit Oval-Faced Men?

Different face shapes like oblong, oval, square or round faces each have their own hairstyling sweet spots, knowing yours gives you an edge when it comes to looking sharp. How to check whether you have an oval face? Your face will probably be slightly longer than it is wide, your forehead is a little broader than your chin, and your jawline has soft, rounded edges.
That said, what’s the ideal hairstyle for men with an oval face? The answer: take advantage of your balanced proportions! Go for styles that add volume on top, experiment with texture, or sharpen your look with a clean fade. Just avoid heavy fringes or long hair that hides your face as you want to frame, not cover, your natural features.

We’ve rounded up 10 flattering men’s hairstyles that work exceptionally well for oval face shapes!

10 Hairstyles for Guys with Oval Faces, According to Length

Short Hairstyles for Oval Faced Men

Buzz Cut with High Fade

Try out something masculine like the Buzz Cut with Skin Fade where the top is trimmed to a very short length and clean skin fade down the sides, exposing the scalp slightly. The skin fade sharpens your jawline, accentuates and keeps your oval face shape at the centre of attention

French Crop with Taper Fade

Looking for a versatile and fuss-free option? The French Crop with Taper Fade works perfectly for oval face shapes. Featuring a blunt or slightly textured fringe at the front and neatly tapered sides, this cut keeps your look sharp and structured. The fringe draws attention to your eyes and forehead, while the taper fade enhances your face shape by keeping the sides clean and defined. Style with GATSBY Moving Rubber Grunge Mat for effortless textures.

Try scrunching with lightweight texturizing GATSBY Sea Salt Wax Textured Mat for textures and to keep the top neat.

Short Spiky Crop

If you’re after a youthful, edgy vibe, the Short Spiky Crop is a great choice. This hairstyle keeps the sides short and neat (often faded or tapered), preventing your face from looking too wide, while the top is styled with short, choppy spikes for added texture and dimension that subtly elongates your face, enhancing your natural symmetry. It’s a playful, bold yet clean look that adds just the right amount of height without overwhelming your features. Accentuate the spikes with a strong wax such as GATSBY Moving Rubber Spiky Edge.

Sprinkle and scrunch with a texturizing GATSBY Powder Clay through the roots for natural volume and textures

Medium Hairstyles for Oval Faced Men

Mini Quiff

A lightweight height booster, the Mini Quiff is a short variation of the quiff. It’s basically medium-length hair on top, with the fringes styled upwards and slightly back with natural texture. The added height brings out your face’s natural symmetry. The sides are often kept neat with a taper or low fade, preventing bulk and maintaining balance on all angles. A strong holding clay is all you need to create that long lasting lift.

Classic Side Part

Gentleman hairstyles are always timeless and a great choice especially for those who venture between formal and casual occasions. The classic side part (60:40 combback) is a clean hairstyle parted to the side, with the top combed back and the sides short and structured. The side part helps to frame your face, adds definition and enhances the natural symmetry on the face. For a sleek look, style with a strong holding pomade.

Comma Hair

Looking for non-lifted looks or going for that Korean oppa vibe? Try the Comma hairstyle which is distinctive for the signature C-shaped curl in the fringe that sweeps slight away from the forehead. The C-curl draws attention to the eyes and cheekbones while keeping the forehead slightly exposed. It adds structure without hiding your facial symmetry.

Korean Mash

Imagine a bowl cut but with more textures, more volume and more dynamism, now you have the Korean Mash. A soft layered haircut with natural volume and a tousled fringe that falls gently across the forehead but not covering fully. It’s popular among Korean celebrities and Kpop idols such as BTS’s V, Lee Do Hyun and Song Kang. The soft layers around the sides and back complements the balanced proportions of an oval face without adding unnecessary width or length while the tousled fringe draws attention to the facial features. The natural volume on top and around the sides doesn’t flatten your overall look.

Can’t get the volume and textures for your flat hair? Sprinkle GATSBY Powder Clay, scrunch and you are good to go!

Long Hairstyles for Oval Faced Men

Feathered & Layered Mod Cut

A modern take on the classic mod hairstyle, offering a fresh, youthful look that's perfect for men with oval face shapes. This trendy haircut features soft, feathered layers throughout, adding natural texture and movement without overwhelming your face. The light, wispy fringe frames the forehead subtly, drawing attention to your eyes and cheekbones. The tapered, slightly longer sides keep the silhouette balanced.

Modern Mullet

Another homage to a classic style, the Modern Mullet has short sides and a longer textured back that falls just above the shoulders. The top is styled with subtle volume for a clean and structured face silhouette. The tapered sides sharpen your jawline and maintain your face's natural proportions, while the longer back adds edge without overwhelming your features. A sea salt spray is all you to attain and style this effortless look.

Loose Wavy Shag

A relaxed hairstyle with soft, tousled waves and light, choppy layers throughout, often styled with a natural fringe or face-framing pieces. The soft waves and layers add volume and texture without hiding your features, keeping your face looking naturally balanced. This easy going, textured style enhances your cheekbones and works perfectly for a trendy, casual look

Conclusion

When it comes to oval face shape hairstyles, you’ve got one of the most versatile canvases to work with. The key is choosing styles that enhance your natural balance without hiding your features. From sharp, clean cuts to soft, textured looks, the best hairstyles complement your proportions effortlessly. Own your look with confidence!