20 Flattering Short Hairstyles for Heart-Shaped Faces
Attention, heart-shaped gals! We’ve rounded up some sizzling hot short hairstyles for heart-shaped faces, just for you. Heart-shaped faces tend to be the widest at the top of your head, with killer cheekbones narrowing out towards the chin.
It’s time to let those cheekbones pop and take the plunge. Need more convincing? Take a cue from these celebrities with their heart-shaped faces and short hair, who are showing us all how it’s done.
20 Ultra-Flattering Short Hairstyles for Heart-Shaped Faces
1. Sleek Pixie
Are you the newest member of the pixie club? For a glam nighttime look like Kate Hudson’s. Use a comb to smooth all of your hair over to one side, then tuck any extra length behind your ear with a bobby pin or cute snap clip to complete your look.
Editor’s tip: For an extra polished look, take a few drops of the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Oil and smooth it through your hair. This will help to control frizz and give a glorious shine!
2. Side Fringe
If you’re looking for short hairstyles for heart shaped faces that’ll balance out a pointy chin, consider adding a side fringe. Just like Reese Witherspoon’s eyebrow-skimming bangs, a side fringe adds more detail to the top of your hair, accentuating your eyes and offsetting an angular jawline.
3. Slicked Back Bob
This sexy slicked-back bob is a look we’ve seen on everyone from Gigi Hadid to Demi Lovato and it’s one of the simplest looks to recreate with short hair. Be it for a party or date night, this A-list-approved style is sure to turn heads.
4. Side-Swept Lob
A tousled, side-swept lob like Selena’s adds a beachy vibe to any short cut. We also love the way she’s blended different tones of brown highlights through her hair for even more of a sunkissed feel, making it the perfect look for summer.
5. Sleek Long Pixie
After working a textured long pixie for a while, heart-faced beauty Ruby Rose has also rocked this chicest, sleekest pixie crop ever. This brazen cut is perfect for those of you who want to show off your heart shape, rather than hide it.
Editor’s tip: If you want to replicate this look, try TRESemmé Freeze Hold Hairspray to tame any rebellious strand.
6. Corkscrew Curls
If you’ve ever been told you can’t go short because your hair’s curly, you’ve been straight-up lied to! Celebrate your style with a short curly updo like Sarah Hyland’s and make your curls the focal point of the look. Want locks like Hollywood? Implement your haircare routine with SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancer Smoothie, rich in nutrients for bouncy and glowy curls.
7. Sleek Bob + Blunt Bangs
Kerry Washington certainly knows how to get us talking — and if you want to do the same, you’ll need to take note of her fierce sleek bob + blunt bangs hairstyle.
If you have a heart-shaped face and aren’t afraid to stylishly show it off, then this daring hairstyle is destined for you. The best thing? Both bangs and short hair are in vogue RN, so you’ll essentially be slaying two trends at once.
8. Wavy Long Bob
If anyone is going to show us how to pull off wavy long bob styles, it’s Hayden Panettiere! To highlight her features and soften the area around her jaw and chin, the star has fashioned her long bob into bouncy loose waves that are just oh so romantic.
9. Curly Retro Bob + Side Part
This classic look is a must-try for ladies aching to rock retro-inspired short hairstyles for heart-shaped faces (you know who you are!).
What makes this curly ‘do perfectly for heart face shapes is the fact it is paired with a side parting that works to balance out features like a dream. So, are you ready to feel like an old Hollywood star, or what?
10. Cheek-Length Haircut
The best way to draw attention away from your narrow chin? By taking your haircut choice higher and shorter, just like Brigitte Lundy-Paine has done.
To bring her Chanel-approved cut to life, she has lightly tousled it to amp up her hair’s ‘It girl’ factor. Just imagine how this ‘do would look with a beret’, and then you’ll be all over it!
11. Razor-Sharp Bob
One of the many perks of having a heart shaped face is having cheekbones that most people can only dream of. So, to give them the spotlight they deserve, ask your stylist for a razor-sharp bob like Naomi’s which will really show off that model-like bone structure!
12. Fringe Updo
Do you like updos but you’re not sure they suit you? Fringe updos are a popular choice for short hairstyles for heart shaped faces as they minimise the look of a larger forehead and place the emphasis on your eye and cheekbones instead.
Leaving some pieces of hair loose at the front, as Christina Ricci has here, will also help to soften the look.
13. Textured Long Pixie
Prefer a more casual style? A textured long pixie cut – like Scarlett Johansson’s – is exactly what you need! Not only will it help draw attention away from your strong jawline, but it will also allow you to show off your gorgeous cheekbones.
14. Half Updo
Leave any notions of updos being off-limits at the door! Rachel McAdam’s easy half-up half-down style would work for any occasion and takes barely any time at all to do.
When you want to make it look like you’ve made an effort, you can use a curling wand to quickly add in some soft waves for more texture.
15. Wet Look Lob
This look isn’t one for the faint-hearted, but there’s no denying the wet look hair trend has been absolutely everywhere. A great option if you’re trying to use no heat on your hair, all it takes is some wet look gel and you’re good to go!
16. Short Bob
If you’ve already been there, done that with a lob and you’re not afraid to go shorter, why not take your look one step further? At your next salon appointment, brave a super short bob a la Karlie Kloss – your cheekbones (and your selfies) will thank you for it.
17. Glam Top Knot
Karrueche Tran is schooling us all in the art of balancing out a heart-shaped face with her ultra-glam top knot, complete with baby hairs and romantic wisps.
We absolutely love how this short lob hairstyle draws attention to Karrueche’s defined cheeks and eye area! And guess what? It’ll do the same for you.
18. Asymmetric Bob
Asymmetric cuts – that’s where the hair is longer on one side than the other – are flattering on all hair lengths, but especially so on shorter hair where the contrast is even more noticeable.
19. Coloured Bob
Short hair offers a whole variety of colour opportunities, proving that you can be just as experimental with shorter locks! Lily Collins’ dark red wavy bob exudes grunge girl vibes and emphasises her famous brows even more than usual!
20. Sassy Side Braids + Short Waves
When it comes to slaying short hairstyles for heart-shaped faces, Eliza Coupe knows a lot. Here, she has paired her short beachy waves with side braids, helping spotlight her features and soften them at the same time.
