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Hot Hair: Buns for Every Face Shape

The bun is one of the summer's hottest hairstyles. It's super-easy, keeps your neck cool (hallelujah!), and it's oh-so-flattering on every face shape! If you have a heart-shaped face, i.e., wide forehead with a sharp chin -- balance things out with a bun in the middle of your head. Elongate a round face with a low bun, Evita-style. Square-faced women should go for a bun with sexy, face-framing tendrils to soften a strong jaw. And a high, ballerina-esque topknot is super-pretty on oval faces. Need inspiration? Check out our gallery of fabulously flattering celebrity buns. 
Hot Hair: Buns for Every Face Shape
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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The bun is one of the summer’s hottest hairstyles. It’s super-easy, keeps your neck cool (hallelujah!), and it’s oh-so-flattering on every face shape! If you have a heart-shaped face, i.e., wide forehead with a sharp chin — balance things out with a bun in the middle of your head. Elongate a round face with a low bun, Evita-style. Square-faced women should go for a bun with sexy, face-framing tendrils to soften a strong jaw. And a high, ballerina-esque topknot is super-pretty on oval faces. Need inspiration? Check out our gallery of fabulously flattering celebrity buns.