If you wear glasses or sunglasses, it’s probably to help you see clearly or protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. But eyewear can serve some fun and cosmetic purposes too. The right pair can flatter your features and help you express your personal style.  

You may already shop for glasses that complement your face shape, eye color, and skin tone. Choosing a frame shape that looks good with your hairstyle is another way to help you feel confident when wearing your glasses. 

Read on to learn how to pick the best specs for your hair length and style. 

In general, you want your hairstyle and glasses to complement each other. Here are some short hairstyles and the frame types that look great with them

You have lots of options with a short hairstyle like the pixie. Go bold with a colorful frame — like the Bartlett or the Chiara — or choose something smaller, like the oval-shaped Isa reading glasses. 

A chin-length bob is a classic style that works with straight or wavy hair, whether or not you have layers or bangs. This cut shows off your cheekbones, and cat-eye glasses are a perfect match since they also highlight your cheekbones.

As with short hairstyles, you want your glasses to provide balance to your long hair. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of choices to select from. 

Long, straight hair provides an excellent backdrop for angular frames. Consider a bright color or a frame with accents, like the square-shaped Linda reading glasses.  

Wide-rimmed glasses are also a fun choice if you have straight hair. Make a statement with a club-style frame that’s thick on top and thinner around the lenses. Or, if your style is more bohemian, round metal frames like the Hayden Super Flat reading glasses may be a great fit for you.  

If you have curly hair, it may be one of your most noticeable features. The right pair of glasses can help show off your locks.

Round frames are a flattering option for your short or medium-length hair. Tortoise is a popular color because it looks good on most people, and it’s hard to go wrong with frames in classic black. 

Long, curly hair can make your face look long, and cat-eye glasses can help draw the eye back up. Add some bling with our Arista reading glasses, or go for a more understated look with our Lizzie readers in matte black. 

Square-shaped glasses contrast well with wavy hair. If you like bigger specs, oversized glasses could be a good fit for you. If you prefer something smaller, rectangle frames provide contrast in a smaller silhouette. 

Whether you have a receding hairline oryou’rebald, you have many eyewear options. You can add a pop of color to your look with our McKay Multi Focus™ readers or infuse some fashion with a classic way-style frame or semi-rimless frame — all equally chic choices.

You may have heard that bangs and glasses don’t go together, but that’s not necessarily true. Your bangs can help draw attention to your glasses, so pick a style you want to show off.  

If you prefer something light, consider geometric-shaped metal frames like our Cerritos reading glasses. Or try a club-style frame, like the Cleo Tortoise, for a retro cool look.  

We have a wide variety of reading glasses and sunglasses that are fashionable and functional. You’re sure to find a pair that looks great on you, no matter how long your hair is or how you style it.