Oval is what the world views as 'perfect'; symmetry as well. But for some reason, everyone is made in their own wonderful way, but for some reason....we still want to be 'perfect'.
Oblong transformed into oval - the object is to minimize height and add width. Styles such as the wedge and graduated bob haircuts add width in all the right places. When the hair hits at the chin or shoulder, it also helps to take away from the longer length. Straight across bangs with a side part also helps to minimize the length of the face. When you have wavy or curly hair, layers help to soften the face as well.
Avoid hairstyles that add height on top or at the crown. Middle parts will do the same, just like straight across, blunt bangs.
I like the idea of treating an oblong face as something to balance rather than fix, by adding width where the face is longest. The wedge and graduated bob suggestions make sense because they build fullness at the sides. Chin-length or shoulder-length hair also shortens the look of the length, and straight-across bangs do the same. An oblong outline is clearly longer than it is wide, with forehead, cheek and jaw widths that look similar. If you are not sure that describes you, this page explains the oblong face shape in more detail.
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