Incredible Options For Timeless, Stunning Looks
It’s hard to know which haircut works best with which face. You want to rock a chic look without spending an arm and a leg on hair products or falling prey to styles that don’t complement your face—don’t worry, we have the answer! Here are 20 incredible hairstyles for anyone with a round face.
1. Side-Swept Bangs
Not every bang style works with every face, but side-swept options add the perfect length and texture for round faces, making it a viable option for just about anyone! We know it seems a little 2014, but it’s actually an incredibly flattering look anyone can pull off.
2. Long Layers
While you don’t want to go too crazy with them, appropriate layers—especially those around the face—highlight your cheekbones and work well with certain bangs. Feathered or side-swept bangs pair well with this option and show off all the best facial features.
3. Angled Bob
We know that short hairdos seem like a nightmare for round faces, but don’t fluff these off so quickly. An angled bob flatters rounder faces while also providing a timeless style for any adventurous client. It also knocks out two birds with one stone by allowing you to straighten it or gently curl it for seamless waves.
4. Wavy Lob
Speaking of waves, lobs are great options for anyone with thick hair. You can keep your natural volume, don’t have to worry about styling, and can rock everyday waves without adding too much around the face.
5. Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are the latest craze—and there’s a good reason for that! They add length to the face and sit in chic, wispy layers that frame it beautifully. Aim to keep them cut around your cheekbones to rock the best look.
6. Face-Framing Layers
If you aren’t invested in full-blown bangs, you can indulge in everyday layers instead. What’s great about layers is that you can play with their length, opting for a cute bob or maintaining longer waves past the shoulder.
7. High Ponytail
It’s time to rock that athletic Valley Girl look! Half ponytails and wavy styles all look great with any face, especially round ones. They’re easy to achieve too, so you don’t have to spend an hour perfecting such a flattering look.
8. Short and Spiky
If you have a round face or thin hair, short and spiky hairdos are the way to go. They add tons of volume and lengthen the face without all that length in your way. It’s easily managed and frames any face without fuss.
9. Messy Bun
Who doesn’t love a good messy bun? They’re simple, they’re cute, and they’re an amazing option for round faces as they add lots of length and angles. You can add curtain bangs or keep your natural waves for additional layers too.
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10. Long Ringlets
They’re bouncy, they’re natural—they’re terrific for round faces! Whether natural or curled to perfection, ringlets frame your face by matching its roundness. Don’t let that scare you away—they work together to give you a voluminous, youthful look.
11. Curled Lob
While we’re on the topic of curious hairdos, curled-under lobs also work well with round faces by actually drawing attention to them (in the best way). All you need is a round brush to score the look and you’ll have a style that complements your look!
12. Loose Ponytail
Loose ponytails are as stunning as messy updos—and they’re just as easy to achieve. Toss those natural waves in a comfortable pony for an elongated look that frames your face without too much effort.
13. Pixie Cut
If you’re looking for a real change, pixie cuts are far more flattering than they seem. Believe it or not, you can still play with length and layers, but you’ll also encourage a welcome chop that keeps too much volume away from the face.
14. Close Crop
Much like pixie cuts, close crops work just as well with round faces by drawing attention to the volume up top, not by your cheekbones. Try it with natural hair for a seamless look that frames your face better than you’d think.
15. Straight Side-Part Bob
You don’t always need curls or waves for a great haircut—straightened locks do wonders for round faces too. Straightened side parts, especially those below the jawline, elongate the face and frame it beautifully.
16. Wispy Bangs
Round faces and blunt bangs don’t mix. Wispy bangs, however, are your ticket to the good life as they provide a feather-light touch! They break up the symmetry on your face and draw attention to your eyes. Keep them around eyebrow-length to draw even more focus.
17. Blowout
We all love those feathered locks from the ‘70s, so why not indulge at your next trip to the stylist? Blowouts are marvelous options for any round face! They add all kinds of volume and texture without weighing you down.
18. Side Braid
Side braids are adorable, they’re simple, and they’re surprisingly well-suited for round faces. They draw attention to your cheekbones much better than traditional braids and also don’t take much effort to complete the look.
19. Asymmetric Bob
For those unfamiliar with the look, asymmetric bobs allow you to rock one side longer than the other. That kind of unique style benefits round faces most as it pulls focus to your cheekbones and can help elongate your face.
20. Beach Waves
At the end of the day, there’s nothing like sultry beach waves to make you feel like a princess. Rock them with layers, curtain bangs, or kick them naturally for an effortless look that gives exactly the look you're after.
