Ever feel like your hairstyle draws more attention to your forehead than you’d like, while the lower half of your face feels a little lighter in comparison? With a heart-shaped face — where the forehead is wider and the chin tapers softly — this kind of imbalance can show up more easily than expected.

You might notice it with styles that add volume at the crown or keep everything lifted away from the face. While they can feel polished, they often place extra emphasis on the upper half, leaving the jawline and chin looking even more delicate by contrast.

This is where a subtle rebalancing can help. Introducing softness around the jawline — through layers, waves, or styles that sit below the chin — can add a sense of fullness where it’s naturally narrower. Fringes or gentle face-framing pieces may also help soften the width at the forehead without feeling heavy.

The takeaway? It’s less about minimising your features and more about redistributing attention. A little volume in the right place can bring everything into harmony, while still keeping your overall style feeling like you.

Face Characteristics

• Wider forehead
• Narrow chin
• Soft jawline