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Home • Hair

Celeb Looks: Buns for Every Face Shape

A soft, romantic bun is still one of our favorite go-to hairstyles. It's super-easy, keeps your neck cool, and it's oh-so-flattering on every face shape.
By Deena Campbell and Tia Williams · Updated October 27, 2020
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New Heights

Aunjanue’s high bun was the main attraction while at a photocall for a TV series.

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Bangs and Buns

Rihanna’s frayed bangs give her bun a cute and relaxed feel that meshes perfectly with her stunning smile.

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Held High

A twisted high bun is always a win for Taraji when she smiles bright. We love this look she rocked at an Entertainment Weekly event last month. 

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High Life

Lupita Nyong’o at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with cornrows pulled up into an exquisite bun.

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Dazzling ‘Do

If you have a heart-shaped face like Zoe Saldana’s (ie, a wide forehead with a sharp chin) balance things out with a bun in the middle of your head.

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Gorgeous Gabby

Gabrielle Union’s heart-shaped face is balanced out by a sleek bun positioned in the middle of her head.

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Up and Away

An oversized chignon at the crown of the head is perfect for heart-shaped faces, like Kerry Washington’s.

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Ballerina Girl

Oval faces (like Keyshia Coles) look gorgeous in high, ballerina-esque topknots.

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Haute Hair

Christina Milian’s round face looks sleeker due to a lush, low bun at the nape of her neck.

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Whimsical Zoe

Zoe Saldana wears a sexy, messy high bun to show off her gorgeous face.

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On the Side

A bun swept to one side is a fabulous way to balance out oval and round-shaped faces.

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Pretty Mess

Sexy, face-framing layers help soften the angles of Garcelle Beauvais’ square-shaped face.

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Wavy Baby

Keke Palmer’s unstructured bun and wavy tendrils perfectly flatter her square-shaped face.

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Bang Bang

Jada Pinkett Smith adds a side-swooping bang to her high bun. The perfect choice for oval faces!

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