Jen BoothSalon Business Coach and Salon Owner, J Booth Salon · Salon Owner & Salon Business Coach

The Earrings That Work Best for Your Face Shape

18 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this instructional video, stylist Jen Booth explains how to choose earrings that complement your face shape rather than simply matching personal taste. She outlines four common face shapes—round, oval, square, and heart—and gives specific earring style recommendations for each: longer, vertical pieces for round faces; wider, balanced pieces like hoops or studs for oval faces; soft, curved hoops for square faces; and teardrop or weight‑adding pieces for heart‑shaped faces. Booth emphasizes the principle that earrings should balance a face’s proportions. She also promotes an in‑person consultation service that determines a client’s face shape as part of a comprehensive styling plan covering hair, facial features, and accessories, promising a smoother preparation process once the right earring style is known.

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If your earrings never look quite right, it may not be the earrings. It might be your face shape. Most people choose earrings based on what they like, but not based on what actually works on them. And that's why some pairs feel off and others just work. Here's the simple way to think about it: your earrings balance your face, not match it. If you have a round face shape, avoid rounder earrings. Go longer, something that adds length. If you have a longer oval face shape, skip anything too long. Go wider— hoops or studs that add balance. If you have a square face shape, you want softness. Think hoops, curves, movement. And if you have a heart-shaped face, you want to add weight lower— teardrops or anything that fills in near the jaw. And if you're not sure what your face shape is, that's exactly what we help you figure out. Because this is part of the full plan— your hair, your face, your accessories— they should all work together. So if something feels off, it's not random. There's a reason. And once you know what works for you, getting ready gets a whole lot easier. Next time you're in, ask us what your face shape is, and we'll show you exactly what works best for you.