Last updated on April 17th, 2025 at 03:21 pm
The oval face shape is on of the most common shapes so it goes without saying that there are many popular options for men’s hairstyles. Show off your face by opting for one of our men’s hairstyles for oval faces. After all, the this face shape has officially been recognized as the one closest to our modern standards of perfection when it comes to beauty. Therefore, oval-faced men should definitely celebrate that they are so close to perfection.
However, men with oval faces or round faces also need to find a best hairstyle that not only matches their features but also highlights them. We’ve decided to come to their aid and put together a list that also includes our favorite celebrities for inspiration!
1. The Adam Levine Long Top Short Sides Cut
Maroon 5’s Adam Levine has always been one of the most handsome men in the musical industry, and now we know why. In fact, he was named one of Time Magazine’s Sexiest man alive. The singer has a perfectly shaped face which he compliments with a boyish, shaggy haircut and a beard. The styling helps showcase the forehead and you could also ask the barber for a low fade or high fade on the sides to add a more modern look.
2. The Cristiano Ronaldo Haircut
As an athlete, soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has come as close to perfection as is humanly possible. Luckily for his fans the world over, his physique is just as strong. He is one of the more recognizable faces on the planet and so must sport an equally striking haircut. CR7 has a beautiful, masculine face with an oval shape and a pronounced jawline. The slightly slicked back and short sides showcases his long forehead and also provides great angles for his various photoshoots. Add a little bit of gel to the mix and you have a shiny, sleek look.
3. The Jude Law Simple Haircut
It’s difficult to create a list of men’s hairstyles for oval faces and not include Jude Law in it. Not only because he has such beautiful traits but because his receding hairline is now very famous, which he has no problem showing off his forehead. The actor is notorious for refusing to shave it off. He has also popularized that small fringe in the front and even a small mohawk up top, which adds a little be of style to his best haircut.
4. The Elijah Wood Short Messy Style
Even though he was not an elf in the saga of The Lord of the Rings, Elijah Wood still comes very close to beauty perfection. He has an nice shaped face and he wears his hair in a messy short crop.
5. The Chris Hemsworth Long Hair Cut
Is it any surprise to anyone that Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has made it onto our list of men’s haircuts for oval faces? The actor who plays the God of Thunder Thor has beautiful features and can sport a short buzz cut or a longer hair look. Not only is he one of the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen but his blonde hairstyle is also now very much iconic both in terms of long hair and short or medium ones.
6. The Enrique Iglesias Messy Look
It’s raining heartthrobs, and this time it’s a Latino one. Enrique Iglesias has millions of adoring fans all over the world, and it’s not hard to see why. They copy his shaggy style and waves, with a longer fringe for his face as well, which looks great, considering Enrique knows a thing or two about fashion.
7. The Zac Efron Crew Cut
Zac Efron is one of those lovely cases in which we got to watch the actor grow from a sweet teenager on the Disney Channel into the veritable gentleman and actor that he is today. His chestnut, wavy hair and blue eyes surely helped. He is considered one of the most handsome men in Hollywood and has great fringes and waves to go with his short haircut.
8. The Hugh Laurie Short Classic Haircut
Speaking about blue eyes, let’s move on to a pair across the pond now. Hugh Laurie is one of the many British gents that we would love to import based on his looks, talent, comedic chops, and accent.
9. The Niall Horan Quiff
There’s no mistake that the One Direction boys are now completely grown up and that puberty did a whole number on them. Niall Horan rocked this photoshoot for Flamingos Notion Magazine with a short crop, a shaggy quiff, and just a touch of his old, blonde, Directioner hair.
10. The Zayn Malik Quiff Haircut
The One Direction trip down memory lane doesn’t end here because we also need to talk about Zayn Malik’s many haircuts. As we pointed out above, adulthood has treated the formerly sweet boys very well and turned them into certified handsome men with an attitude. After all, not many men can sport a pink faux hawk and get away with it. To get this look, ask your barber to do a medium fade or a buzz cut on the tapered sides and then keeping long hair at the top, which then allows for easy maintenance and styling.
11. The Ryan Gosling Ivy League Haircut
Perfection can also be observed and studied in the shape of actor Ryan Gosling. He typically wears a retro, Old Hollywood type of best styling with a side part and gelled locks. As he played Ken in the Barbie movie, he rocks the blond hair and also short wavy locks with a clean undercut.
12. The Chris Pine Cool Haircut
If we were to ask the real question here it would be – who is the better Chris, of course? Chris Pine, Hemsworth, Evans, or Pratt? But we’ll let you decide. All of these leading men have similar characteristics, that is they are not only handsome, but also have a bit of facial hair adding to their roughness. A little stubble can go a long way.
13. The Ben Affleck Gentleman Haircut
From Thor to Star Trek to Batman, our list is looking better and better as we go on. Ben Affleck is definitely an inspiration with his well-trimmed beard and a good-guy haircut because if Batman is not your inspiration, then who is?
14. The Leonardo DiCaprio Hollywood Look
It’s possible we may have spoken too soon on that one. Leonardo DiCaprio is a serious contender as one of the most handsome men in the history of cinema. When he was younger, he used to wear a 90s haircut which you can remember from Titanic or Romeo + Juliet. Nowadays, however, he always wears a vintage comb-over with a little bit of facial hair.
15. The Jon Hamm Cut
Here is a layered haircut that is bound to flatter any shaped face. It has a bit of length and volume on the top while the sides are cut short. Jon Hamm, aka Mr. Ad Man, wears this hair well and it certainly adds a bit of waves to the look.
16. The Christian Bale Haircut
Here’s the second Batman that we have on our hair inspiration list. Unlike Ben Affleck who preferred a good guy look, Christian Bale opted for a messy, gelled, wavy hair look. Now it’s up to you to decide which one you like more. This haircut also would work for round faces and oblong face shape as well.
17. The Will Smith Buzzcut
Sometimes, when you have a face as handsome as this one and when you can boost your perfect facial features, there’s really no need to gild the lily. In other words, let your handsomeness do the talking and settle for a short haircut or even buzz cuts if you dare.
18. The George Clooney Haircut
Actor George Clooney has been topping the charts of male beauty for decades now. Yes, the word is ‘decades.’ His secret has to do with his gorgeous symmetrical face as well as his well-chosen men’s hairstyles for oval or even square faces. A great hair reference for black men who wants to cut their hair short. George also sports some nice facial hair for the added sophisticated look.
19. The David Beckham
When it comes to men’s hairstyles for oval or square faces, David Beckham can proudly say that he has probably tried them all and then some. From cornrows to mohawks to man buns to pompadours before man buns were even a thing, this man has truly worn all the best short back and tapered sides, length on top hairstyles. His beautiful jaw line also helps to make his oblong face shape more stylish with the low classic pompadour.
20. The Tom Hardy
It’s easy to pull off certain looks when you are as handsome as Tom Hardy and you have a bad-boy attitude and killer confidence to match. That’s when you know that any hairstyle you try, will fit like a glove. If you have thin hair, you can cut it this short and make it look even better. If you have thick hair and strong hair texture, then this look would work great for you!
21. The Johnny Depp on Men’s Hairstyles For Oval Faces
Johnny was a true male style, fashion, and beauty icon of the 90s. Just like Leonardo DiCaprio, he too had the quintessential medium haircut, only his was brunette. This style with the medium hair and bangs will draw out that hunky man in you. Try it out!
22. The Ewan McGregor Classic Cut
The gentleman look suits actor Ewan McGregor very well, and we cannot help but fall in love with this amazing textured comb-over. It’s a trending look that will leave your face completely free, highlighting your cheekbones and your chin. He also added a nice pompadour to add to this classic look.
23. The John Krasinski (Men’s Hairstyles For Oval Faces)
The world fell in love with him as the lovable goof who never did much work on The Office. But John Krasinski has matured a lot since his days as Jim Halpert. He is now without a doubt one of the most handsome men around with a beauty of beard and men’s hairstyles to match. A great way to display his wide cheekbones and one’s gentleness.
24. The Tobey Maguire Casual Look
The first Spiderman of the decade was actor Tobey Maguire who portrayed the superhero but never made it to the Avengers panel. In real life, Tobey wears his hair in a simple, yet ruffled-up hairstyle that flatters his face.
25. The Lionel Messi Short Quiff
We’ve already seen Cristiano Ronaldo so now it’s time to take a look at his big contender for the title of the best soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi. Be the best in skills and style with this classic pompadour look.
26. The James Franco Short Curly Cut (Men’s Hairstyles For Oval Faces)
Actor James Franco has curly hair in real life, so he uses a wealth of hair care products to try and keep his mane in place. He also likes to wear a goatee that accentuates his chin, one of your best features among Hollywood men.
27. The Jensen Ackles Faux Hawk
This spiked-up contemporary version of the 2000s boyish look is absolutely adorable. It’s even lovelier when worn by actor Jensen Ackles, so you can have a go at it as well. Neat, isn’t it?
28. The Ryan Reynolds Crew Cuts for Oval Face
If you have a special event to attend such as a party, your prom, or even your wedding, you can draw some inspiration this classic haircut that actor Ryan Reynolds usually wears. This style of cut helps to outline your round face shape and also would work great with a strong beard style.
29. The Jake Gyllenhaal Crew Cut
Jake wears a short crop with a few boyish spikes in the front which you can replicate at home using a little blob of hair wax. His rich and smooth brown chestnut hair color and bushy eyebrows highlight his gray-blue eyes.
30. The Michael B. Jordan Buzzcut
Now an actor in his own right, Michael Jordan’s son is a young and handsome man with one of the best hairstyles to match. We also love the fact that he pairs it up with a simple goatee and two diamond studded earrings for some extra jazz to his look.
31. The Justin Timberlake Quiff
Many years have elapsed since Justin used to wear his now notorious and equally iconic blonde ‘ramen noodle’ hair. He has matured a lot since then and is still consider one of the most stylish men in music with a terrific jaw line.
32. The Daniel Day-Lewis Buzzcut
Roughly considered to be the best actor ever save for Marlon Brando, Daniel Day-Lewis has the looks for it as well. Apart from amazing skills the actor has one of the most handsome square faces in the industry as well. Too bad he is now retired.
33. The Rupert Grint Haircut
Let’s show some love for our favorite ginger ever and the most famous redhead in the history of literature and cinema. Rupert Grint’s handsome features are showcased by this hairstyle he wears.
34. The Taper Comb Over Side Parts Haircut for Round Face Shape
If you looking to sharpen the focus on your face length, you can try this nifty little trick. Go for a taper fade or a bald shave. The faded sides of the head will make it appear slimmer and, thusly, longer.
35. Hipster Men’s Haircut
What would a hipster hairstyle be without the handlebar mustache? It has now become a staple of the hipster subculture as much as the nose ring, plaid shirts, artisanal beer, bicycles, hair pomade, beard oil, homemade soap, and many more items. This look works well if you have a narrow forehead and a pointed chin.
36. Shaggy Men’s Textured Haircut
This is a style referred by many men because it requires very little maintenance. It’s short to medium cut that only needs a bit of moisturizer to keep it happy and healthy. As per the rest, you can simply ruffle it and be on your way.
37. Textured Messy Look
All you need to add texture to your hair is some wax and, possibly, a bit of hairspray to keep it all in place when you’re done. The best hairstyles can be as layered as you want, depending on the time of day or the occasion you are attending. You can ask your barber to design a bit of textured top to give it additional volume.
38. Dread Styles with Mid Fade
Dreads are a fun way of updating your look. Depending on your personal preferences, you can try some traditional longer hair ones, or you can go for a more contemporary look and try the short version which has been very celebrated on Instagram lately.
39. The Blonde Balayage Quiff
If you want to highlight the tan or the olive undertones in your skin, you can always go for a bit of blonde balayage or for some peekaboo highlights. To show them off, put your hair up in a high quiff using a touch of pomade. This haircut will definitely be a good fit for your face shape.
40. Medium Men’s Hairstyle for Oval Face Shape
Oval faces work really well with medium-length hair as well. Although, we do have to warn you that a medium length will shorten the face’s verticality. Therefore, if you need that, this is the trick you must learn.
Check out these 40 Fashionable Medium-Length Hairstyles for Men.
41. The Justin Bieber Faux Hawk
Another famous face that has driven millions of teenagers across the world to fall hopelessly in love with him is Justin Bieber. He has soft and almost androgynous features that are complemented by his blonde hair color.
42. Casual Men’s Haircut
If you can’t be bothered to do up your hair too much in the morning, then you can always opt for the ‘I woke up like this’ style. Treat your hair well with high-quality hair care products that will leave it smooth and silky.
43. Afro Men’s Haircut
This afro hairstyle with lengthen your face and smudge out the external corners of your jawline. Thus, it will make your face look longer and slimmer than it actually is. Plus, it will create the illusion of a perfect oval shape.
44. The Joe Jonas Faux Hawk
Here’s a throwback picture of Joe Jonas back when he was in his boyhood band, the Jonas Brothers. He was a sweet teenager with soft, natural, brunette hair which he used to wear all spiked up.
45. The Long Tapered Haircut
If you feel that you are very familiar with this look that’s because you are. It’s been a huge hit in the past seasons. Therefore, everyone seems to be wearing. This means there’s a good chance you can see it every time you walk down the street.
Conclusion
Men’s hairstyles for oval faces range from short, or medium-length haircuts to dreads to comb-overs, slick backs, 2000s spikes, or simple curly dos. It all depends on the results you are hoping to achieve and on how you wish your haircut to help your round face shape shine even brighter than it already does. Check out Easy Tips For Men to maintain your healthy hair.
Discuss with your stylist the possibilities you have based on the ideas we’ve provided for you and then come back and tell us which of these looks you went for!
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Andy has been passionate about men’s hairstyles from a very young. He afterward pursued a profession as a hair stylist, following in his family’s footsteps. He is now working in a reputable salon in his hometown and is about to start a second bachelor’s degree. Andy is very fond of writing, and what better way to do it than by combining it with his passion? In his free time, Andy enjoys playing football, reading, and catching up on some cult classics.