5. Sophisticated Pixie Cut with Texturized Top
Embracing a short hairstyle can be liberating, and a sophisticated pixie cut is arguably one of the most flattering short haircuts for oval faces. Because your facial proportions are balanced, you have the ideal bone structure to pull off extremely short hair without worrying about it accentuating perceived flaws. A pixie cut puts your facial features front and center, beautifully framing your eyes, nose, and jawline. To keep the look modern and flattering rather than severe, opt for a pixie with plenty of texture and height on top, along with soft, wispy sideburns that hug your cheeks. Keeping the sides closely cropped while leaving the top slightly longer allows you to style it in various ways, from a sleek, swept-back look to a playful, tousled masterpiece. Maintenance for a pixie cut requires regular salon visits every four to six weeks to keep the shape tight and clean. Styling at home is remarkably fast, usually taking just a few minutes with a small amount of styling clay or pomade to piece out the ends and add definition to your layers.