Want a Sharp Jawline? Try a New Hairstyle

Want a more defined jaw without fillers or filters? Your haircut might be the answer. The best haircut for sharp jawline creates contrast. You want height at the crown to elongate your face. Clean sides to show your actual jaw shape. And just enough movement around your cheeks to frame everything nicely. When you get this right, your jawline will look more defined. 

Here are eight hairstyles that visually sharpen a weak jawline and balance your features.

Cutting your hair short can be the smartest move when you want stronger lines. Pixie cut hairstyles with extra height at the crown and softly tapered sides pull attention to the eyes and cheekbones. Give the roots a quick blow-dry for lift, then apply a pea-sized bit of matte styling paste to add texture.

Lengthen the look of your face and slim the jawline with an angled bob. The style carries more weight at the top with longer layers around the face, helping draw focus upward. Talk to your stylist about the most flattering length for your face shape. You don’t necessarily have to cover your jawline to make it look slimmer. Want to go punk? Try black hair with dyed tips!

These hairstyles create lots of soft movement around the face for balance. Your hair can be straight, wavy, or curly, and it would still work. Volume and strategically placed layers can make your face look sharper and more angular. Plus, you can wear your hair down whenever your face feels puffy.

A shaggy cut creates a lot of volume and draws the eye toward the piece-y layers that camouflage the lower half of the face. Texturize your layers with wax for a more rock ‘n’ roll vibe or wear them sleek for a more classic style. Enhance the look by contouring the sides of your cheekbones.

Although long hairstyles can easily camouflage a soft jawline, you don't want your hair to lie flat against your face. Long layers with waves or curls are lighter and look more youthful. While this style doesn’t necessarily make the jawline appear narrower, it does attract a lot of attention – as big hair usually does. Show these long hair inspirations to your stylist on your next salon visit!

Bangs that frame your face give instant definition without hiding your features. Curtain bangs softly skim your cheeks, creating vertical lines that visually slim the lower face. Sweep your bangs to the side and you’ll get an easy angle that lengthens your face. Or, go for wispy, feathered bangs if you want movement without bulk. 

The bixie cut’s secret? Strategic layering. It builds airy volume up top with nape-hugging sides that skim the cheeks. This combo lengthens your profile and takes the spotlight off a softer chin. Wear it tousled with texture spray for lift or smooth it with a round brush for a clean, glossy finish.

The lob is structured but still soft. Try light layers and a slightly off-center part for a gentle slimming effect. Style it smooth and tuck the hair behind your ears for a polished look or flick the ends out for a subtle cheek lift.

If you have a soft or rounded jawline, certain cuts can emphasize it more than you’d like. If you’re aiming for the best haircut for sharp jawline, steer clear of styles that exaggerate the width of your lower face or flatten the crown.

Pin-straight long hair, for instance, can drag everything downward and draw attention to your lower face. With no bends or layers to break the line, it can make a softer jaw look even less defined. Add soft layers or loose waves and a bit of lift at the crown.

Heavy, straight-across micro bangs cut the face short and pack extra weight over your eyes. If you want fringe without the squeeze, try curtain bangs that split slightly in the middle or wispy, feathered bangs.

A good cut does wonders for your features, especially if your hair is healthy, shiny, and bouncy. Keep locks from looking limp and dull with Sunsilk Strong & Long Shampoo. Formulated with biotin and aloe vera, it strengthens your hair so you can experiment with any hairstyle. 

Pair it with Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Ultimate Hair Fall Defiance Ultra Conditioner, which features the benefits of three keratin products in one ultimate solution – it reduces hair fall and makes hair more resistant to breakage from the inside out.

Finding the right style for your hair type and texture can help you achieve a sharp jawline. Talk to your stylist about the best look for you.