Round face hairstyles

Hot hair for round faces

Many women have round faces -- and, as the celebs below show, that doesn't mean they're fat! If you're one of those girls, what are the best hairstyles for you? Get some tips -- featuring advice from hair expert Karen Shelton of HairBoutique.com -- here!

 

Best cuts and styles for women with round faces

Is your face really round?

Before we even discuss some great styles for round face shapes, you need to know how to determine the shape of your face.

Here is one way to figure out your face shape:

To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. Take (and write down) the folTape measurerlowing:

  • Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones, then measure across your jaw line, between the widest points.
  • Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline.
  • Measure from the the widest point of your forehead to the bottom of your chin. (Remember that you are measuring your face -- not your entire head -- and mid-forehead to chin will usually cover that area. )

There are lots of other ways women have used to figure out this shape -- from outlining the face on a mirror with lipstick to draping it with a towel and asking others to help figure out the structure.

You can try any of these tips or use the steps outlined above. Whatever your method, do remember that this is more about art than science! (And the fact that nobody really has a round-as-a-basketball head.)

But whether your face is considered round in the beauty and style realm -- or maybe is more oval or oblong -- you still have the same goal: to find the most flattering hairstyle possible.

Michelle Williams -- Cropped pixie

Round face dimensions

If you have a round face, your face will be about as wide as it is long. This may vary a little where your face is not quite as wide as it is long, but usually pretty close.

If you have a round face, you will have fullness at and below your cheekbones. People with round faces also tend to have wide hairlines, less-pronounced chins, and their necks often seem short.

Below are the most common face shapes besides round. Most people will fit into one of the major categories, which also include:

  • Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width.
  • Long - Longer than it is wide.
  • Heart - Narrow at jawline, wide at forehead and cheekbones.
  • Square - Forehead, jawline and cheekbones are almost equal in width.
  • Diamond - Wide cheeks, narrow forehead and jaw line.

Round face - Kelly Clarkson

Hairstyles for round faces

There really is no one "perfect" hairstyle for a round-shaped face, as many things factor into the total equation. For example, the length of your hair, its texture and weight, your age and lifestyle requirements all play a part in what is ultimately the best.

There are good general guidelines that you can follow, but the best solution is to find a style that works best for you and all your beauty needs.

If your face is round, the best hairstyles generally include:

  1. Layered bangs rather than straight or heavy bangs.
  2. Short styles which give height.
  3. Styles that add length.
  4. Styles that keep the sides of your hair short or close to the face.
  5. Curls around the crown -- but never near the cheeks -- to create height. Keep the sides of your hair short with a curly style.
  6. Longer to very long styles, with bangs and a graduated shag or layers so that the face and the neck are given a slenderizing shape.

Up next: Get the best style for your round face shape! >>

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Comments on "Hairstyles for round face shapes: The best cuts and styles for women"

Cindy Anderson February 28, 2012 | 8:50 AM

I used to do hair and most of these were great!!!!!!

Violet Gooch February 20, 2012 | 8:54 PM

I am in my seventies, have thick coarse hair - at the moment it is just passed my ears and slightly shorter at the nape of my neck. However, I find this style quickly gets out of shape and becomes vry unruly and untidy. any suggestions as to how it should be cut. I am 5ft 2in. and a coloured blonde!!

Chloe January 23, 2012 | 10:03 PM

I have a really round face. I am thinking of chopping my long thick hair.I'm thinking of cutting my hair pixie style. Any suggestions?

sadaf zehra naqvi October 05, 2011 | 6:46 AM

I HAVE A ROUND FACE WITH CHUBBY CHEEKS.MY HAIR ARE THIN & WAVY.I HAVE SHOULDER LENGHT HAIR.MY HAIR ARE SILKY & BLACK. I WANT TO HAVE A NEW HAIR STYLE WHICH SUITS ME BEST. I ALSO WEAR SPECS.PLEASE GUIDE ME. THANK U. :-)

Emilie September 25, 2011 | 6:11 PM

I am 14 have blond hair, kinda short, round face... how should i get my hair cut?? I'm trying to grow my hair out so i don't want anything to short. I want layers and bangs and medium/long length. Please help! :)

Hannah September 21, 2011 | 12:21 PM

I am fat and ugly and no one likes me. Hair ideas?

charu August 30, 2011 | 10:48 AM

hi i'm charu and i'm 18 years old and i'm fat and my height is 5'6 .please could you tell me the hairstyle which will suit me. my skin colour is dark and my hair colour is black and i'v got straight long hair . i want a haircut which could make me look stylish and which can add volume to my face .

need some friggin HELP!!! August 20, 2011 | 11:07 AM

hi listen i have a biiiig problem school is about to start and im still left with my boring hairstyle!!! OK:im 13 going to 14 height 1meter and 68cm. weight:72 .5kg(i know it sounds fat but im still losing weight and it doesnt look that bad.)my face is round - squarish when i smile and i smile alot. i have freckles brown eyes a big nose but in good shape(like not crooked or anything and like.. my face is big) i have a light unibraw and strong eybrows framing my face. (black) my hair is darkbrown medim texture and a bit wavy like the sandy messy look. but not very wavy.it barely reaches my shoulders. so i went to a hairstylist and she gave me a really cool cut but now that it grew out it sucks its too layered making me look like a real boy!!! :( many people tell me i look older than 13 and that i have sharp features not cute or that soft... so i know a full finge will make me look ridicioulus or any girlie girlie cutiepie hairstyle. my fore head is like.. 1inch and a cm. so i think its kinda short... my mum says i cant wear anything short and stuff but she didnt really concentate on me were very busy now and stuff so i hop u could help me!!! i vthought about a 2inch hairstyle not too boysh suiting me with loads of hair stranding in my face and many layers to mkae it pop up.. but not that neat as justin bieber!!plz plz plz help me!!! thx!!!!!!

Angel August 13, 2011 | 1:46 PM

Ima girl goining in to 10 grade nd im round fraced and i want a new look I have long hair and im chubby I want to look more mature and alot thiner,im scared if I cut my hair I will look fatter rather than thinner..can you help me please!!

Leanna August 04, 2011 | 12:03 PM

Hi I have a round face, small forehead,black hair and medium length hair and skin colour brown.I am 24 years what hair style would be best for me and colour?

Shea July 04, 2011 | 7:46 AM

Great article! I have a classic round face. I found this to the most informative article on hairstyles for round faces that I've read so far. I will be visiting this website more often!

sam June 21, 2011 | 10:06 PM

I am 14 and kinda chubby, my face is definetly round, and I want a new style. Now my hair is kinda long and its a light brown. can u help me figure out what to do.

Ranji June 13, 2011 | 11:54 AM

Hey,Please can u help me with changing my hair style i have a round face and i am tall i need some hairstyle which wil suit me to the best. And also i wud like alternative punk long hairstyle suggest me with good ideas. thank u

Jney February 09, 2011 | 9:44 AM

I have a pear shaped face. I have a double chin with a very small, short narrow forehead. Some people say I have no forehead. My eyes are droppy and I have fat cheeks. What hair style do you recommended. Hair tends to fall in my face because of my almost non-existant forehead. I also have a short neck. I am 5'4" and weight 175.

hannah December 29, 2010 | 12:42 PM

This article was really helpful but i have 1 question, i have shoulder length hair with a round face, and i was wondering if side swooped bangs would look good and if the bangs should be layered or not. -Thanks!

jincy george December 09, 2010 | 10:08 PM

I am short and i have short hair its is till my shoulder and the hair is very thin and my face is half rounded what hair you would suggest me to do

Kim November 18, 2010 | 10:13 PM

I need a change! My hair is a faded boring brown past my collarbone. It is fine and thin. My face is ovalish but I have gained so much weight, it seems more roundish. I have fair skin and a short neck. I was thinking of heavy bangs or side swept bangs... And I have no idea about length or how to describe layers. I like a piecey look, not razory fringe since its so fine. Any suggestions?

Melissa November 14, 2010 | 8:25 PM

I am 48 and overweight. I wear glasses and my face is round. I have silky hair and have a hard time keeping height in my styles. Currently, I have shoulder length with bangs dark brown hair and need a new style. Can you suggest a few hair styles please?

Peg November 07, 2010 | 9:52 AM

I am 64 years old. I have a round face, light complexion, weight 107 lbs and am 4 ft. 11 in. and wear glasses. I have had the same basic hairstyle for most of my life (short with a part on the right) and want to make a change. I luckily have very thick red hair (natural color - never used dyes and don't want to). My hair is now streaked naturally with a light blond so it looks like highlights. I just want a hairstyle that will help to make me look a little younger for interviews I am going on now.

shiela regular November 03, 2010 | 6:39 AM

i have a round and chubby face and i'm losing my mind thinking what haircut/hairstyle best suits me..i need your help.please send me a photo of what do you thinks will slimmer my face.thanks!

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