For a rectangle face, wedding hairstyles should avoid adding more height and instead introduce width — a low, side-swept updo or hair worn down with waves starting at cheekbone height works better than a high, sleek style.
The Styling Principle
Introduce visual width and interrupt the vertical line — horizontal volume at the sides, fringe or bangs that shorten the forehead, and frames or hairlines with a strong horizontal emphasis all work against excess length rather than adding to it. For a rectangle face, wedding hairstyles should avoid adding more height and instead introduce width — a low, side-swept updo or hair worn down with waves starting at cheekbone height works better than a high, sleek style.
What to Bring to Your Trial
Bring a photo of your dress neckline and veil style to your hair trial alongside this guide — a rectangle face's styling goal (introduce visual width and interrupt the vertical line — horizontal volume at the sides, fringe or bangs that shorten the forehead, and frames or hairlines with a strong horizontal emphasis all work against excess length rather than adding to it) needs to work with those elements, not just the hairstyle alone.