Asian woman using her smartphone to check her face shape

Know the Best Hairstyles for Your Face Shape Through These Apps

Looking for a face shape detector? Or do you want to find out the best hairstyles for your face shape? Check out these apps and download them now!

You see your favorite celeb sporting this new trendy haircut, and then you decide to get it for yourself. Minutes later, you realize it looks rather horrible on you and you immediately regret your decision. Has this happened to you before? The problem isn’t you but on the haircut that doesn’t flatter your face shape. The good news is, there’s a whole lot you can do now to determine the best hairstyles for your face shapes.

How to Know What Haircut Suits You

We’ve listed apps that make the whole figuring-out process a lot easier. Check them out and download them stat!

1. All Things Hair Personal Hairstylist

Screenshot of a virtual makeover showing the best hairstyles for your face shape
Get a free virtual makeover with the help of the All Things Hair Personal Hairstylist!

Get a virtual makeover by visiting the All Things Hair Facebook page and connecting with your virtual beauty advisor through Facebook messenger. Choose “Try On Styles,” snap a selfie, and have fun exploring different hairstyles, haircuts for your face shape, and hair colors. You can even save and share your selfies sporting different looks!

2. Hairstyles for Your Face Shape by Gregorio Bello

Screenshot of Hairstyles for Your Face Shape by Gregorio Bello.
Hairstyles for Your Face Shape by Gregorio Bello. Credit: Mac App Store

This app doesn’t only act as a face shape detector by helping you identify your actual face shape. It also suggests hairstyles that would look perfect with it. It allows you to upload your picture to try the different hairstyles and haircuts for face shapes virtually. This way, you’ll know how you look in each one. 

The next time you wonder, “What haircut suits me?” use this app. It provides specific hairstyling tips for different face shapes, which help you make your face look balanced and your features proportionate with each other through hairstyling.

Download the app on the Mac App Store.

3. Hairstyle to Try On

Screenshot of hairstyles to try on app.
Explore different hairstyles for your face shape on this app. Credit: Mac App Store

This app helps you understand what cuts and styles suit your face shape by providing information and tips on different hairstyles. Using this app, you can also virtually try on various hairstyles, haircuts, and hair colors. Just take your photo and upload it, or use one from your camera roll, and get ready to discover what hairstyle suits you best.

Download the app on the Mac App Store.

4. My Face Shape Meter

Screenshot of the My Face Shape meter app.
Play around with this app to know your face shape. Credit: Google Play Store

Now, if all you need to know is your face shape, this app is as simple and direct as possible in making that happen. The Face Shape Meter allows you to take a photo of yourself or upload an existing one. Then, it gives a quick analysis by outlining your face and giving you the results.

Download the app on Google Play Store.

5. Find Your Face Shape

Screenshot of Find Your Face Shape App.
Get hairstyling tips suitable for your face shape. Credit: Mac App Store

Ever found yourself asking, “What hairstyle suits me?” from Google? Well, from the same creator of the Hairstyles for Your Face Shape app, this one’s a simpler version that gives you your face shape based on the basic seven shapes: oval, square, round, heart, oblong, and diamond. Once you upload a photo, it identifies your face shape within seconds (and it’s easier to identify the perfect haircuts for your face shape once you do!). And like the other apps, this one also offers hairstyling tips based on your face shape.

Download the app on the Mac App Store.

6. Hairstyle Makeover

Screenshot of Hairstyle Makeover App.
Have fun mixing and matching hairstyles. Credit: Mac App Store

Thanks to its easy-to-use interface, you can use this app to mix and match hairstyles to your photo. While this app doesn’t tell you your face shape, it allows you to see how certain hairstyles and hair lengths would look on you. And here’s another perk: It lets you share the photo with your friends to get their opinions on your chosen hairstyles and haircuts for your face shape!

Download the app on the Mac App Store.

7. Measure Your Face Instantly

Screenshot of face shape app.
Let this app outline your face to determine your face shape. Credit: Mac App Store

The app recognizes the importance of knowing your face shape to decide on the best hairstyle for you. Snap a selfie, upload it, and watch as the app determines your face’s shape by drawing lines on your face. The app can also suggest the best hairstyles to bring out your best features. And yes, it has over 120 different hairstyles to choose from.

Download the app on the Mac App Store.

8. HiFace

Screenshot of HiFace face shape app.
Find the right ‘do for you through HiFace. Credit: Google Play Store

This app helps you determine your face shape and find hair colors and hairstyles that suit you. It even gives you personalized advice on hair and beard styles. Aside from hairstyles, the app lets you try different makeup looks through filters. It even helps you pick suitable eyeglasses for your face shape.

Editor’s Picks: Hair Care Products for You

Asian woman with long hair and bangs wearing a teal dress
What’s your face shape? Credit: Natasha Estelle

No matter what haircut or hairstyle you go for, it is important to use products that help you achieve your hair goals. Do you want long, beautiful hair? Do want to maintain a short, bouncy haircut? Don’t worry, because we’ll help you pick the right products so you can nail any hairstyle and haircut for your face shape. Here are our recommendations.

1. For Long Hair

We recommend: Cream Silk Ultimate Reborn Long & Luscious Tri-Oleo Conditioner

Tube of Cream Silk Ultimate Reborn Long & Luscious Tri-Oleo Conditioner

This new conditioner has Tri-Oleo Complex, which consists argan oil, marula oil, and rosehip oil. These three ultra-nourishing and lightweight oils help strengthen, smoothen, and moisturize your hair. Cream Silk Ultimate Reborn Long & Luscious Tri-Oleo Conditioner also makes your hair fibers beautiful and nourished as they grow long, thanks to its Fibra-Boost Complex.

2. For Smoother Hair

We recommend: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth KERA10 Shampoo

Bottle of TRESemme Keratin Smooth KERA10 Shampoo

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth KERA10 Shampoo has KERA10 Protein Complex, which penetrates your hair up to 10 layers deep and gives your hair 10 salon benefits in just one wash. It makes your hair soft, smooth, and shiny. Plus, it has an anti-frizz and anti-humidity formulation.

This keratin shampoo also detangles and strengthens your hair, protects it from heat, tames flyaways, and keeps it fragrant. Use it with TRESemmé Keratin Smooth KERA10 Serum Conditioner for best results.

3. For Damage-Free Hair

We recommend: Dove Keratin Repair 1 Minute Serum Conditioner

Tube of Dove Keratin Repair Conditioner

If you often curl or straighten your hair using heat-styling tools, use this serum conditioner every day to help your hair bounce back from damage. Dove Keratin Repair 1 Minute Serum Conditioner has keratin-infused capsules that go deep into your strands to repair damage from within. It leaves your hair recovered, beautiful, and resilient to future damage in just one minute.

4. For Fragrant Hair

We recommend: Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Shampoo

Bottle of Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Shampoo

Whether your hair is long or short, you’d want it to smell fresh all day. For this, use Sunsilk Smooth & Manageable Hair. It has five floral essences that make your hair five times smoother and more fragrant. It also helps make your hair easy to manage and style.

5. For Dandruff-Free Hair

We recommend: Dove Dermacare Scalp Soothing Moisture Shampoo

Dove Dermacare Scalp Shampoo bottle

If you often see flakes on your hair, or if your scalp is itchy, try Dove Dermacare Scalp Soothing Moisture Shampoo. It is infused with Olacare Scalp Actives—which consists of piroctone olamine, glycerin, and sunflower seed oil—that keep flakes away and leave your scalp nourished. It also relieves scalp itch.

Now that you can determine the best hairstyles for your face shape, it will be easier for you to decide on which hairstyle to go for. Have fun!