Haircuts for Round Face: 8 Flattering Styles

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A round face has soft angles and similar length and width. The cuts that suit it best add a little height on top or length below the chin, so the face looks longer. Here are 8 styles to try, and how to test them on your own photo.

1. Long layers

Layers that start below the chin draw the eye downward. Ask for face-framing pieces rather than blunt, one-length hair.

A woman with long, sleek layers
AI-generated example with a fictional person.

2. Deep side part

A side part breaks up the symmetry of a round face. It works at any length and costs nothing to try at home.

3. Textured pixie

A short cut can suit a round face if it has height on top. Ask for piecey texture at the crown and keep the sides close.

A woman with a textured pixie cut
AI-generated example with a fictional person.

4. Long bob

Keep it a little below the chin. A bob that ends right at the widest part of the face tends to make it look rounder.

5. Soft curtain bangs

Bangs parted in the middle create angles at the cheekbones. Avoid heavy, straight bangs that shorten the face.

A woman with long waves and curtain bangs
AI-generated example with a fictional person.

6. Textured crop (men)

Faded sides with a textured top add height and slim the sides of the face. It is the easiest place for most men to start.

A man with a textured crop
AI-generated example with a fictional person.

7. Slick back (men)

Hair pushed up and back makes the face look longer. Keep the sides tight, because volume at the sides widens a round face.

A man with a slicked-back undercut
AI-generated example with a fictional person.

8. Short fade with a beard (men)

A beard shaped to a slight point at the chin adds length and a stronger jawline, and pairs well with a short fade.

What to avoid

Chin-length rounded bobs, wide volume at the ears and heavy blunt bangs all add width. If you love one of these, ask your stylist how to add some height or length to balance it.

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FAQ

What haircut is best for a round face?

Cuts with height on top or length below the chin work best, such as long layers, textured pixies and side parts.

Can I have short hair with a round face?

Yes. Keep height on top and the sides close. Textured pixies and crops work better than rounded chin-length bobs.

Do bangs suit a round face?

Soft curtain bangs and side-swept bangs usually do. Heavy, straight bangs can make the face look shorter.

What is the best men’s haircut for a round face?

A textured crop or slick back with short sides adds height. A shaped beard can also add length to the face.

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