What hairstyle is suitable for a face that is too long: 10 days of hot topics and professional advice
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion on hair design all over the Internet, especially the choice of hairstyles for different face shapes. This article combines the hot topic data of the past 10 days to provide professional hairstyle suggestions for people with long faces, and attaches structured data analysis.
1. Statistics of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hairstyles suitable for long faces | 48.7 | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | 2024 popular hairstyles | 42.3 | Weibo/Bilibili |
| 3 | Hair style modifies face shape | 35.6 | Zhihu/Baidu |
| 4 | Celebrities' same hairstyle | 28.9 | Douyin/Kuaishou |
2. Analysis of Long Face Characteristics
The typical feature of a long face is that the face is significantly longer than it is wide, and the width of the forehead, cheekbones, and jaw are similar. According to the recent popular video analysis of beauty blogger @StylistLinda:
| Face parameters | ideal ratio | long face features |
|---|---|---|
| length:width | 1:0.75 | 1:0.6 or less |
| forehead height | 1/3 | Appear taller |
| jaw line | mellow | sharp |
3. 5 popular hairstyles for long faces
1.Wavy LOB head: The top 3 most popular hairstyles in Xiaohongshu recently. The length is between the chin and collarbone, and the wavy hair is used to widen the visual effect laterally.
2.Air bangs+micro curls: The most photographed hairstyle in Douyin's "Save the Long Face" challenge, with bangs covering 1/3 of the forehead and hair on both sides in a C-shape curl.
3.layered short hair: According to what celebrity stylist Mr. Tony shared on Weibo, Sun Li’s layered short hair can perfectly modify a long face, with the top being fluffy and the sides drawn in.
4.French lazy roll: The fastest-rising content in the beauty section of Bilibili in the past week. Big waves start from the ears and increase the volume on both sides of the head.
5.Side parted long bangs: Zhihu’s highly praised answer recommends 37 points or 46 points. The ideal length of the bangs to the cheekbones.
4. Lightning Protection Guide: Choose Hairstyles Carefully for Long Faces
| minefield hairstyle | Problem analysis | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Scalp hair straightening | Stretch face vertically | Perm and fluff the roots |
| high ponytail | Expose forehead defects | Low bun hair + broken hair on forehead |
| Ultra short elf head | Prominent chin length | Short hair three centimeters below the ears |
5. Hair Trend Forecast for 2024
According to Weibo #2024 Hair Trends topic discussion data:
| trend elements | Suitable for long faces | Represent the star |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfly layered cut | ★★★★★ | Zhang Junning |
| wool roll | ★★★☆☆ | Song Yuqi |
| Princess Cut 2.0 | ★★★★☆ | Dilireba |
Taken together, the principle of "widening horizontally and shortening vertically" should be followed when choosing hairstyles for long faces. The recently popular layered cuts, wavy LOB and French bangs are all good choices. It is recommended to choose the most suitable hairstyle plan based on your hair quality and daily grooming time.
Note: The statistical period of the above data is from December 15th to 25th, 2023. The data sources include public indexes of various platforms and research reports of professional beauty institutions.
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