Haircuts for round faces
A round face is about as long as it is wide, with full cheeks and a soft jaw. The aim of most haircuts for round faces is to create the illusion of more length and a few angles: height on top, length past the jaw, and lines that run diagonally instead of straight across. Here are the cuts that usually do that best, for women and for men.
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Long pixie with side bangs· medium upkeep
A pixie with a longer, sweeping fringe. The diagonal line flatters round and square faces.
A-line bob· medium upkeep
Shorter at the back and longer at the front. The front length falls past the jaw and slims a round face.
Asymmetric bob· high upkeep
One side longer than the other. The uneven line breaks up a round or square outline.
Lob (long bob)· low upkeep
A bob that ends between the chin and the shoulders. One of the most forgiving cuts for any face shape.
Textured lob with side part· low upkeep
A lob with choppy ends and a deep side part. Adds movement and lengthens a round face.
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Do you really have a round face?
Pull your hair back and look straight into a mirror. If your face is about as wide across the cheeks as it is long, the cheeks are the widest part, and the jaw curves without a clear corner, you probably have a round face. If the jaw has a sharp corner, you may be closer to square; if the face is a little longer than it is wide, you may be oval. The face shape guide covers all six shapes.
Best haircuts for round faces (women)
- A-line bob: shorter at the back and longer at the front, so the front pieces fall below the jaw.
- Long layers: length past the shoulders with layers that start below the chin.
- Side-swept bangs: the diagonal line breaks up the width of the cheeks.
- Long pixie with side bangs: short cuts can work on round faces when there is height on top and a sweeping fringe.
- Textured lob with a deep side part: movement and an off-center part add angles.
- Butterfly cut: face-framing layers that start below the cheekbones.
In all of these, the key is where the shortest layer ends. Ask for face-framing pieces to start at or below the chin, not at the cheeks.
Best haircuts for round faces (men)
- Quiff: height at the front with short sides makes the face look longer.
- Pompadour: more volume and shine; needs thick hair and daily styling.
- Side part with a fade: the part line and tight sides add structure.
- Faux hawk: a ridge of height down the center, with shorter sides.
- Textured crop with a high fade: a lower-effort option that still keeps the sides tight.
Keep the sides short and the top longer. A beard that is a little longer at the chin than at the cheeks also helps a round face look longer.
Haircuts to be careful with on a round face
None of these are banned. If you love one of them, the "easy fix" column shows a variation that keeps the spirit of the cut.
| Cut | Why it can be tricky | Easy fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chin-length blunt bob | Ends at the widest point of the face | Go longer, or choose an A-line bob |
| Full straight-across bangs | Adds a horizontal line and shortens the face | Choose side-swept or long curtain bangs |
| Buzz cut with no fade | Repeats the round outline of the head | Add a fade, or keep a little length on top |
| Very curly volume at cheek height | Adds width exactly where the face is widest | Ask for layers that put volume higher up |
| Center part with flat sides | Frames the full cheeks symmetrically | Try a deep side part |
Frequently asked questions
What haircut is best for a round face?
For longer hair, an A-line bob or long layers with side-swept bangs. For short men's hair, a quiff or side part with a fade. They all add height or length and create angles.
Can I have short hair with a round face?
Yes. Short cuts work when they add height on top and keep the sides close, like a long pixie with side bangs or a quiff for men. Avoid short cuts that are full and round at cheek level.
Should round faces get bangs?
Side-swept bangs and long curtain bangs that fall past the cheekbones usually flatter round faces. Short, full, straight-across bangs are the type to be careful with.
What haircut makes a round face look slimmer?
Cuts that add length and vertical lines: layers that fall below the chin, a deep side part, and height at the crown. Volume at the cheeks or a blunt line at the chin does the opposite.
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