Haircuts That Go With Round Faces

Layers can help slim a round face.

The shape of your face can determine the most flattering haircut. A woman who has a round face should choose a haircut that narrows her face. Look through magazines and ask your stylist for advice. There are a number of suitable haircuts for women with round faces.

Shoulder-Length Bob

Traditional bob haircuts typically aren't flattering for round faces because they accentuate full cheeks. However, a shoulder-length bob will visually slim the face by framing it with long layers. Bob haircuts can be worn straight or wavy. The volume of wavy hair can balance a full face.

Layers

Ask your stylist to give you face-framing layers to help minimize the appearance of a round face. The best length to work with if you have a round face is around the chin or below. Layers also add volume to the hair, which can help make a round face appear slimmer. Have your layers cut into the crown of your hair and use volumizing hair products.

Long Hair

Women with round faces can grow their hair long. Long hair elongates fuller faces, unlike shorter haircuts. Hair that is parted to the side can also slim a round face. Add style to your long hair with wispy or asymmetrical bangs.

Avoid These Styles

Avoid these styles to better flatter your face: very straight hair, a middle-part, rounded haircuts, haircuts above the chin, blunt cut bangs and styles with flat crowns. Also, be careful if your hair is very curly because it can accentuate roundness. If you have curly hair, grow your hair so when it's dry it's longer than your chin. Consider taming the curls by using a straightening iron.

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