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

Aug 28, 2008 9:07 AM by SheKnows Beauty & Style Divas

Posted in Beauty & Style / Hairstyles & Hair Care

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Woman with round face getting haircut

Making the most of what you have

If you have a double chin, keep the hair around your face above chin level to draw the eyes upwards. The back may be grown a little longer -- a bob would be ideal.
If you have a short neck, a short cropped style will make a shorter neck appear longer. Long hair worn up will give the same effect. Well-placed highlights will also slenderize the face. Highlights that are woven around the face in an "angel halo" effect will also help an overly round face appear thinner.
Long hair can be worn just as easily as short- or medium-length hair as long as you wear your hair "forward" onto your face to create a more "oval" appearance. Don't be afraid to wear your hair any length that you like!
While you select your style, be sure to take into consideration the texture of your hair. If your hair is thick and coarse, you would do well with a style that benefits from the "bed head" look around the crown.
If you have curly hair, you can use the curls by letting them add height at the crown. You can also wear your curly hair longer, with the bulk of your hair pulled back behind your ears, or with just a very few ringlets along your face to minimize the fullness.

Breaking the rules

Ghost Whisperer star Camryn Manheim (shown at right) is a classic example of someone letting her hair be the way she wants it to be and not following the strict rules for a round face.

Another celebrity who throws the rules to the wind is Baby Spice of the recently-reborn Spice Girls. Her very round face is often coiffed in styles that would not normally be considered the "perfect" style for her face shape -- but they still work!

One great way to find the best style for your face shape is to buy fashion, beauty and hair magazines and look through them for examples of hairstyles that you like and think would be flattering to your face shape and hair texture. Make a special hairstyle scrapbook of the styles you like best and then take the entire book to your stylist and ask them to advise you on some styles.

Enjoy your style

One thing to keep in mind is to find a style that you enjoy. There is no point is selecting "the perfect style" if it is impossible to maintain, it feels unnatural, or you just don't like wearing it.

One trend that is definitely emerging in the hair and beauty industry is individuality. If you see a style that you love and it doesn't fit the "rules," wear it anyhow -- or modify the style slightly so that it works well for your face.

The bottom line is to have fun with your hair. If you love your look -- whether it fits the rules or not -- you will look better because you'll be happy with yourself!

Need more ideas? See photos of celebrity hairstyles at the SheKnows CelebSalon! >>

Up next: More photos of hairstyles for round faces! >>

Read on to the next page to see our gallery of actresses with round faces and check out their hairstyles.

Photo credit: Nikki Nelson/ WENN

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I have thin silver hair.....sl darker in back. i am in 60's and round face. i now have it cut chin length on sides, side bang, and nape line cut.(very short and sl layered) Thanks

I have a round "baby face" and thank goodness I'm not overweight b/c it's so easy to develop a double chin with the rounb face.. Selecting the best style for you is a bit daunting but for the most part, I liked how they did Kelly Clarkson's hair. It was a bit blunt, but pretty. Any kind of bob, but no long hair on a round face; at least not below the shoulders.

those with round face should make sure they push it back to make the face look beaultiful

I have a skinny round face my hairs been the same all my life besides having my fringe put in 2years ago! I have long hair (not to my bottom tho) and have long layers and a fringe , I'm growing my fringe out at the moment ! What hairstyles would you suggest also I'm 20 but look really young (someone fort I was 11) so I'm wanting something to make me look older ! Thank-youuu :)

I have a circle face and long (past shoulders )hair and curly.I am 42 and just need a different look.Any help ?

i want a funky and a stylish hairstyle..but my face is big so pls suggest me a hairstyle according to that..!!

I really like this article! my best friend has a round face and before I didn't really know what hair styles to suggest. I would love to see her with a short hair style.

So I want to do something different with my hair for a change. The cath is I want to cut it in a way that will make my very round face, look thinner...what do you suggest???

Im 15 and i don't know what to do I just got my hair trimmed today and it's a little longer than shoulder length and when it is straitened it shapes my face too much in my opinion I have very thick hair with layers also what should I do to make my face not so round ?

i have a fivehead and a round face. should my bangs be heavy, light, side swept, blunt..etc? please help

I HAVE NEVER READ ANYTHING ABOUT BIG FOREHEAD!!! so, what's the best cut for big forehead, straight, black fine long hair??? rounderd or oval face???? i subscribe to different style magazines but no one seems to deal with this? so, any professional who could offer styling advice???

Im 14 years old and a need a new hairstyle. I have about shoulder length hair which is a lighter dark brown. I have a round face and im thinking about gettong side bangs. I have been told i look like Katherine Hiegl. Im 5'4. What should i do.

i have a round face and i dont know what cut i should get and if i should go back brown or go blond and i am over wight so plezzzz help

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

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!!

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?

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. :-)

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! :)

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

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 .