Oblong face, brow guide

Eyebrows for an oblong face

An oblong face is long, so a horizontal brow helps. A straighter brow with a low arch adds width, while a high arch adds another vertical line.

Fullness matters as well. A thin brow leaves more space above the eye and makes the face look longer, while a fuller brow fills that space.

Measure first

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The shortlist

What works, and where it sits

An oblong face needs horizontal lines. A straight, full brow adds one above the eyes, while a high arch or a thin brow adds vertical space instead.

1
Straight brow with a low arch
Keep the arch low and the line across the brow fairly straight. The horizontal shape counters the length of the face.
2
Full thickness
A fuller brow takes up more vertical space above the eye, which shortens the face visually.
3
Long tail
Extend the brow slightly past the outer corner of the eye. A longer brow widens the upper face.
4
Soft inner edge
Keep the inner corner soft and slightly rounded. A hard, squared start adds a vertical line at the center of the face.

Less useful

None of these is a rule. They are the choices that tend to undo the balance the rest of the page builds.

A high, sharp arch
It adds height to the face and draws the eye upward. A low arch keeps the face from looking longer.
A thin, short brow
It leaves more bare space above the eye and makes the face look longer. Full and long works better here.

Questions

What brow shape suits a long face?

A straight brow with a low arch and a little extra length. It adds width and breaks the vertical line of the face.

Should an oblong face have thick brows?

Fuller brows usually help because they fill the space above the eye. Very thin brows make the face look longer.

Is a high arch bad for an oblong face?

It is not forbidden, but it adds height. If you like an arch, keep the peak low and the brow long.