Best Hairstyles for a Round Face
Round faces have equal width and length with soft, curved jawlines and full cheeks. The widest point is at the cheekbones, and the hairline and jawline have similar widths with gentle curves. The goal when choosing a haircut is to add length and create angles that elongate the face visually, drawing the eye vertically.
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Best Men's Hairstyles for a Round Face
Best Women's Hairstyles for a Round Face
Styling Tips for Round Faces
Add height on top with quiffs, pompadours, or volumizing products to elongate the face.
Opt for side parts instead of center parts to break the symmetry and create angular contrast.
Avoid very short, rounded cuts (like classic bobs at chin length) that echo the face shape and widen it.
Layers that start below the chin work best — they add dimension without adding width at the cheeks.
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What is the best haircut for a round face?
The best haircuts for round faces add vertical height or angular lines. For men, quiffs, pompadours, and side-parted fades are ideal. For women, face-framing layers, side-swept bangs, and long layered cuts work beautifully. The key is creating the illusion of length to balance the equal width and height of a round face.
Should I avoid bangs with a round face?
Not all bangs — just blunt, straight-across bangs, which can make a round face appear wider. Side-swept bangs, curtain bangs, and wispy bangs work well because they create diagonal lines that add angles and elongate the face.
Does a short haircut work for a round face?
Yes, but choose short styles with height on top. Pixie cuts with volume at the crown, textured crops with lift, and short styles with side parts all work well. Avoid very uniform short cuts that hug the head evenly.
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