Cool Haircuts and Hairstyles for Round Faces

A round face is easily identified by its even shape and lack of hard angles or sharp jawline. Its characteristic softness and symmetry means that round faces often want hairstyles that will create definition. Flattering hairstyles for round faces vary. We’ve found that layered cuts can help by creating the illusion of contours and long hairstyles can help add length to a face. Medium haircuts that frame the face are also ideal for concealing the roundness of this face shape.

If you have the advantage of having this youthful face shape, get hair inspiration from our selection of the best and coolest hairstyles for round faces.

Short bob

If your face is rounded, a short bob haircut will work perfectly with your jawline. This looks amazing with a sleek, parted bob, which flatters the face shape and draws your eye on the centre of the face.

To enhance this sharp, short cut even more, straighten your hair for an effortlessly sleek look. Just remember to prep your hair beforehand with a heat protectant spray, like the TRESemmé Heat Defence Spray.

Long layers with a fringe

Some of our favourite celebs even rock this style — Elizabeth Olsen usually wears her bronde hair long with plenty of these layers, and of course a sleek fringe. Layers and feathered bangs have a pretty, face-framing effect that will make your cheekbones pop.

Editor’s tip: If there’s one thing to take away from our hairstyles selection, it’s that layers are super important if you’ve got a round face. They help to accentuate your jawline for a more angular look, instead of softening your rounded jawline even more.

Beautiful bouncy curls

When your face has the same width as length, adding volume to the sides of your hair can give the illusion of angles. If you have natural curls, we’d recommend leaving them loose and bouncy to draw attention out and away from your cheeks.

Need a product that’ll keep your curls nourished and voluminous? Add the Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk through damp strands and let them dry. The light hold product will moisturise your curls without weighing them down so you keep as much volume as possible.

Waves with split fringe

Blunt straight across bangs can often be too heavy for round faces as they totally conceal the forehead.
Split bangs, on the other hand, add a little extra detail to your look without shortening the face — making it one of the best hairstyles for round faces.

Sweeping side fringe with soft curls

A sweeping side fringe counteracts the circular look of a round face by drawing attention to the cheekbones. If you’re considering this ‘do, then make sure you ask your stylist for a fringe that hits your cheekbones to create a flattering angle and frame your face.

Tapered Pixie with Lots of Texture

Short haircuts and round faces can be a tricky mix to master. But long-time champions of the tapered pixie crop will let you know that this style does work with round faces. The secret to pulling off this cute crop is to ask your hairdresser to work in a “piecey” fringe and lots of textural layers. Both of will help distract from the roundness of your face.

Contoured ‘Fro

Have tighter curls? Keep it long with structured layers and let it be. The volume will add height at the top, helping to elongate your features, while those natural coils will accentuate your cheekbones and boost definition all round.

Glam side waves

Glam side waves are the perfect “night out” hairstyle for a round face. You should avoid perfectly centred partings, as this will only add to the roundness, instead create a sweeping part to one side of your face. This will help to break up some of the symmetry and add length.

Classy high ponytail

This perfect high ponytail adds height to the top of your head and will show off your lengthy mane, helping to elongate the round face shape. This look is super simple and is doable in under five minutes, your bad hair days are about to be no more!

To keep this high pony hairstyle sleek and chic, finish the look off with a spray of the VO5 Strong Hold Hairspray.