"A medium-length, shaggy hair style accented with side bangs that hit at the cheekbones is a great look for a round face," says Nunzio Saviano, hairstylist and owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon.
For a round big face, hairstyles that add height and structure are most flattering. A high fade with a voluminous top or a slicked-back style can create the illusion of a longer face. Long layered cuts, especially those with side-swept bangs, can help frame the face beautifully.
Long, Straight Hair
Long, straight hair is a classic option that naturally slims a round face by adding length. The straightness of the hair creates vertical lines that elongate the face, making it look slimmer. It's important to keep the hair sleek and smooth, as volume on the sides can accentuate the roundness.
Heart-Shaped Face: Try to draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones with bangs or volume along the sides. Long Face: The longer your hair is, the longer it will make your face look. It's often best to go with shorter styles or those that have plenty of volume.
While there are no strict rules, hairstyles that emphasize width or add volume at the sides should be avoided for round faces, as they can make the face appear rounder. This includes blunt bangs, excessively voluminous styles, and chin-length cuts without layers.
Sleek Hair
Sleek, straight hair is flattering on a round face because long hair creates the illusion of length in the face. In fact, the curtain effect has a nice slimming effect on a round face. Also try for a center part.
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It seems counterintuitive but sometimes bringing all your hair up can, in fact, make your face appear slimmer, and the addition of face-framing pieces creates a shadow that can make your cheeks look super sculpted.
The top choices are layered hairstyles, pixie cuts, and shoulder-length hair. Wispy bangs and side-swept bangs can add a fresh and youthful touch. Explore popular hairstyles and find one that makes you feel vibrant and confident.
If You Have a Round Face: Round faces are identifiable by full, wide cheeks. For these face shapes, straight bangs are a big no-no, as they accentuate your face's fullness. But bangs can still look great with your face shape. Instead of straight bangs, go for thick, side-swept bangs that are cut at a strong angle.
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Avoid adding volume to the sides, as it can make your round face appear wider. A shaggy bob with choppy layers or a short shag haircut can be good options for you. Avoid chin-length hairstyles. Hair that is longer or shorter than your chin will make your face appear longer, slimmer, and balanced.
Haircuts with layers, long side-swept bangs, or angled bobs can create the illusion of a slimmer face by drawing attention away from the roundness and elongating the face shape. Adding volume at the crown or opting for asymmetrical styles also works well.
Stylists recommend medium-length or longer hair for a round face because it elongates your face shape. Keeping your hair below the chin draws attention away from the jaw line.
A French bob is a haircut shorter than chin-length with a lot of texture and a blunt cut. Bangs that reach a person's brow line typically pair well with this hairstyle.
If you're already satisfied with the length and shape of your hair but are looking for a styling solution to create the illusion of a slimmer face, consider side-swept bangs. While blunt bangs can make round faces look a little squat, side-swept bangs move the eyes diagonally across your face.
An oval face is considered one of the best attractive face shapes for women, but unfortunately not for men. Though, for hair cuts it is a good face shape to have, because many look will look good on you. Men with an oval face can pull off different shapes and lengths because the face is well balanced.
We call it the 2.25 rule.
Practically fool proof, this rule states that if the longest part of your chin is less than 2.25 inches from the tip of your earlobe, then short hairstyles are for you.
Layered Shoulder Cut
It's simple, but does the trick. Long faces can make middle parts work by adding in face-framing layers and highlights. Like a lob, the collarbone-grazing length is the "little black dress" of hair.
In general, shoulder-length cuts are generally universally flattering (think the lob or a modern shag). These medium-length haircuts toe the line between a classic bob and long hair, enabling you to cherry-pick the best elements of both.