Length

• If you have an oval-shaped face, the best length for bangs is just below your eyebrows. This length helps to accentuate the positive features of your face without making it appear any longer or wider. If you have curly hair, bangs may be more difficult to manage, but if you choose them, you should still try to get bangs that come below your eyebrows. Shorter bangs make your face look longer, and longer bangs could hide your positive features.
  
  

Texture

• With an oval face, both heavy and wispy bangs can work, depending on the texture of your hair. If you have fine, straight hair, you can pull off wispy bangs that come below your eyebrows. If your hair is thicker, you can ask your stylist for heavier bangs or something that sweeps across the side of your face. Remember not to cover up your positive facial features regardless of the texture of your hair.
  
  

Layers

• Both layered and blunt-cut bangs help to play up your face's best features. If you choose to layer your bangs, make sure that most of the length sweeps to one side. If you want your bangs to go straight across your face, make sure that you are committed to having them trimmed so that they do not get too long. Both layered and single-length bangs can flatter an oval-shaped face as long as the length is below your eyebrows.
  
  

What to Avoid

• If you have an oval-shaped face, you want to avoid bangs that are too short, too long or too busy. Stay away from bangs that create extra height or volume at the top of your head as this makes your face look longer. You should also avoid bangs that are busy and cover large amounts of your face since this hides your best features.