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

Got a square face and wondering which hairstyle will bring out your best features? Witha strong jawline and bold angles, it’s important to choose a hairstyle that works with your structure, not against it. We’re breaking down the cuts and styles that genuinely flatter square face shapes for men.

What Type of Hairstyles Suit Square-Faced Men?

Every face shape, whether it’s oval, round, oblong or square comes with its own ideal hairstyles. If you’ve got a square face, you’ll likely notice a broad forehead, defined cheekbones and a prominent, angular jawline. It’s a shape that naturally stands out and makes you photogenic. Some celebrities with square face shapes include Chris Evans, Henry Cavill and Lee Min Ho.

So what’s the best hairstyle for men with square faces? Our tip: pick styles that either highlight your sharp structure or subtly soften it. The right cut can bring balance, enhance your features, or give your look a bit of softness depending on what vibe you’re going for. Stay away from overly boxy cuts that exaggerate width on the sides. Instead, go for styles with texture, flow, volume on top, or a clean fade that will help balance out your proportions and keep your look sharp.

Here's a breakdown of the top 10 best hairstyles tailored for square faces!

10 Hairstyles for Guys with Square Faces, According to Length

Short Hairstyles for Square Faced Men

Buzz Cut with High Fade

If you’re after something fuss-free and masculine, a buzz cut’s the one for you. There are many variations of a buzz cut, but pairing with a high fade is the exact combination that we would recommend. It’s a minimalist shaved style with a skin fade that starts high above the ear.

Buzz cuts highlight your brow and bone structure, especially if you’ve got a strong jaw. The high fade adds contrast and keeps the look fresh without much maintenance, apart from the visits to the barber every 3-4 weeks to keep the cut neat, preventing it from being overgrown and out of shape.

Short Caesar Cut

A cropped cut with a straight, horizontal fringe and close-cropped sides, the Caesar cut is simple, sharp, and structured. Similar to the Buzz Cut, it’s clean on the sides but a slight differentiation would be the personality at the top. This tight silhouette works with the angles from the square face shapes instead of against them. The fringe draws the attention to your upper features and gives everything else a tidy frame.

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

Messy Crop with Taper

Taper has been on a hot trend, coupled with the Messy Crop, you will be looking effortlessly stylish. The Messy Crop with Taper is basically a short crop with tousled textures on top and a gradual taper along the sides. Style on the top with clean tapered sides, the movement up top offsets sharp lines in your face, helping you avoid a too-boxy look. It also works well with naturally thick or coarse hair.

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

Medium Hairstyles for Square Faced Men

Textured Fringe

A popular trending hairstyle brought on by TikTok and donned by many Gen Zs, this short-to-medium cut with layered bangs falling across the forehead adds a bit of movement across your forehead and helps soften a strong jaw. It’s a good choice if you want something relaxed without looking messy. The fringe gives a slightly rounded shape on top, which balances the angles in your face nicely.

Experiencing flat and stubbornly straight Asian hair? A matte and strong hair wax such as GATSBY Moving Rubber Grunge Mat does the trick.

Two-Block

Korean inspired hairstyles have become a mainstay in the men’s hairstyling top picks and you will always see a variation of the two-block, even in 2025.

The common Korean Two-Block is a soft-layered cut with longer top and bangs, paired with shorter and subtly tapered side. It has flow, shape, and a touch of an oppa charm, giving a natural vibe even if you style it with hair products. The airy fringe and top layers draw focus to the eyes while softening the width of the forehead and jawline.

Styling this cut is actually pretty simple, the main factor is volume. Spritz about 5-6 pumps of the best-selling GATSBY Sea Salt Spray Volume Mat all over your hair and scrunch for that flowy airy look!

Modern Quiff with Mid-Fade

Another popular hairstyle pick by Singaporean men due to its versatility for casual and formal occasions, the Modern Quiff is a voluminous front styled upward and back which gives you height on top, visually lengthening the face. Paired with a clean mid fade on the sides, it helps to streamline the sides and remove excess width from the boxy nature of the face shape.

A strong holding matte clay such as GATSBY Meta Rubber Clay Flex does the job for that voluminous front but if you are looking for something glossy, the GATSBY Dressing Pomade Upper Hold does the job too.

Modern Pompadour

Gentleman hairstyles are not exactly trending but are still widely donned by the working professionals, especially those who are in client facing roles. A voluminous, swept-back style with short faded sides and a fuller crown. This modernised version on a timeless classic style adds height and drama without looking too vintage. The pompadour gives your profile a sleek silhouette while keeping things clean on the sides. The lift at the crown elongates your face, while the tapered sides prevent your head from appearing too wide.

Long Hairstyles for Square Faced Men

Undercut Slick Back

A classic and timeless hairstyle for the bold and confident, the Undercut Slick Back is a high-contrast style with closely shaved sides and longer top slicked back. This hairstyle gives off a polished vibe while keeping your facial structure front and centre. The close sides emphasise your jaw and cheekbones, while the slicked-back top adds structure and enhances symmetry.

Wavy Wolf Cut

Long at the back with medium length bangs, this trendy, textured cut with layers through the top and back helps add motion and shape. The Wavy Wolf Cut is another Korean inspired haircut popular among the Gen Zs. The added flow and body soften a bold jawline and keep your face from looking too rigid. Ideal for those with wavy or thick hair.

Surfer Hair / The Flow

Imagine a typical surfer’s hair style that you have seen in commercials, this is exactly what this style entails. A laid-back, shoulder-skimming hairstyle with hair pushed naturally back off the face. This cut is effortlessly cool, making it a go-to for men who want something casual but stylish. It works best with naturally wavy or thick hair and adds motion around the face. The flowing sides and mid-length layers soften your angular features and bring a more relaxed, approachable vibe to a strong bone structure.

Conclusion

When it comes to square face shape hairstyles, it’s all about finding balance. Some styles help highlight your angles while others help tone them down. The most important tip to note is that the best ones always work with your features, not against them.

Whether you prefer something clean-cut or full of texture, these hairstyles are tailored for your face shape, your lifestyle, and Singapore’s weather. Choose one that fits your vibe and own it!