How to Choose the Right Hair Accessories for Your Face Shape

Hair accessories aren't one-size-fits-all — and the right claw clip, scrunchie, or hair pin can either complement your facial features or compete with them. If you've ever felt like a hair accessory "didn't look right" on you, there's a good chance it was a face shape issue rather than a style issue. Here's your complete guide to choosing hair accessories that flatter your face shape.

First: How to Identify Your Face Shape

Look in the mirror with your hair pulled back. Your face shape falls into one of five categories:

• Oval: Forehead slightly wider than the jaw, balanced proportions
• Round: Equal width and length, soft jawline
• Heart: Wide forehead, narrow chin
• Square: Strong jaw, wide forehead, similar width throughout
• Long/Oblong: Face is noticeably longer than it is wide

Oval Face Shape

Lucky you — oval faces are considered the most versatile face shape for hair accessories. Almost everything works, so the world is your oyster.

Best accessories:

• Any size claw clip — from mini daisy claws to XL flower claws
• Headbands of any width
• Statement bow claws and floral clips
• High buns, half-ups, or low chignons — all work beautifully

Try our Flower Claw Hair Clip in any colour for a classic look, or our Metallic Bow Claw for something more elevated.

Round Face Shape

For round faces, the goal is to create height and elongation. Hair accessories that draw the eye upward work best.

Best accessories:

• High buns secured with a claw clip — adds height and elongates the face
• Thin headbands placed further back on the head
• Vertical or elongated clip shapes rather than wide, round ones
• Half-up styles that add volume at the crown

Avoid:

• Very wide, round claw clips placed at the sides of the head — they can accentuate roundness
• Tight low buns that flatten the crown

Heart Face Shape

Heart-shaped faces have a wider forehead and narrower chin. The goal is to balance the top and bottom of the face.

Best accessories:

• Low buns or twists — draw attention downward and balance the forehead
• Side-parted half-up styles
• Smaller, delicate clips rather than large statement pieces at the top
• Scrunchies for loose low ponytails — add width at the jaw level

Avoid:

• Very large clips placed high on the head — they emphasise the already-wide forehead
• Tight high ponytails with no volume at the sides

Square Face Shape

Square faces have strong, defined features. The goal is to soften the angles and create some curves.

Best accessories:

• Floral or rounded clip shapes — their soft curves contrast beautifully with angular features
• Loose half-up buns rather than tight, structured styles
• Curved headbands rather than straight ones
• Our Flower Claw Clips are perfect — the round floral shape softens the jawline

Avoid:

• Sleek, structured buns that emphasise angularity
• Geometric or very angular clip shapes

Long/Oblong Face Shape

Long faces benefit from accessories that add width rather than height.

Best accessories:

• Wide headbands — add visual width
• Low buns and low ponytails rather than high styles
• Side-swept half-up looks
• Large claw clips placed low at the back — avoid high placement
• Scrunchies for voluminous side ponytails

Avoid:

• High top knots and high buns — they add length to an already long face
• Long, sleek ponytails with no side volume

Universal Tips

• When in doubt, a loose, effortless look is universally flattering — perfect buns can look stiff and unflattering on any face shape
• Let a few face-framing pieces fall out of your bun or clip for softness
• Hair accessories with texture, colour, or pattern draw attention away from perceived flaws and highlight your overall style

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