Choosing the right haircut for a round face can make all the difference in achieving a flattering and balanced look.
Round faces tend to have soft features with equal width and length, which can be enhanced with the right style.
The key to choosing the perfect haircut lies in creating the illusion of length and adding structure to the face. Whether you’re after volume, layers, or sleek lines, there are plenty of options to suit your personal style.
In this article, we’ll explore 20 of the best haircuts for round faces that will help you find the look that complements your unique features.
Here are 20 hairstyle ideas for round faces, each explained with a simple, step-by-step guide to help you achieve the perfect look. These haircuts aim to balance and lengthen the face, making it appear more structured and defined.
Every hairstyle will include a material list (tools/products), time required for styling, and a method to achieve it. Additionally, I’ve included an image prompt for each look to help visualize it.
1. Long Layers with Side Part
- Material: Flat iron, blow dryer, styling mousse.
- Time: 20-30 minutes.
- Method: Start by washing your hair and blow-drying it with a round brush for volume. Part your hair to one side to create an asymmetrical look that elongates the face. Add long layers to the ends to add movement and texture. Use a flat iron to smooth out the hair and add a sleek finish.
2. Soft Waves with Middle Part
- Material: Curling iron, heat protectant spray, hair mousse.
- Time: 25-35 minutes.
- Method: After washing your hair, apply a heat protectant and let it dry naturally or blow-dry. Create soft, loose waves using a curling iron, leaving the ends slightly straight for a more natural look. Part your hair in the middle to balance the fullness of your cheeks.
3. Asymmetrical Bob
- Material: Flat iron, hairspray.
- Time: 15-20 minutes.
- Method: Ask your stylist for a bob that’s slightly longer in the front and shorter in the back. The asymmetry creates angles and elongates the face. Style with a flat iron for a sleek finish and use hairspray to hold the shape.
4. High Ponytail with Volume
- Material: Hair elastic, texturizing spray, comb.
- Time: 10-15 minutes.
- Method: Gather your hair into a high ponytail, leaving some volume at the crown. Tease the hair at the crown with a comb to add height. Smooth the rest of the ponytail with a flat iron for a polished look.
5. Pixie Cut with Layers
- Material: Styling gel, flat iron.
- Time: 10-15 minutes.
- Method: A pixie cut with layers works well for round faces as it creates structure. Use a flat iron to add texture to the layers and finish with a styling gel for a chic, edgy look.
6. Long Shaggy Cut
- Material: Sea salt spray, blow dryer, flat iron.
- Time: 25-30 minutes.
- Method: Start by using sea salt spray to give your hair texture and volume. Blow-dry your hair using your fingers for a messy, textured look. Add shaggy layers throughout the hair to give it movement. A flat iron can be used to smooth out any frizzy ends.
7. Curtain Bangs with Long Hair
- Material: Flat iron, blow dryer.
- Time: 15-20 minutes.
- Method: Style your hair long and add curtain bangs that start from the cheekbones. These bangs should be parted down the middle and styled to frame the face. Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush to create volume, and use a flat iron for a sleek finish.
8. Layered Lob with Side Part
- Material: Flat iron, styling mousse.
- Time: 20-25 minutes.
- Method: Ask for a lob (long bob) with layers. The layers help frame your face and add movement. Style with a flat iron to create a sleek finish, and part your hair on one side to create asymmetry.
9. Textured Curls
- Material: Curling iron, curl cream.
- Time: 30-40 minutes.
- Method: Use a curling iron to create tight curls. Focus on the lower half of your hair to avoid puffing up the sides of your face. Finish with a curl cream for definition.
10. Straight Bob with Fringe
- Material: Flat iron, hairspray.
- Time: 15-20 minutes.
- Method: A straight bob with blunt fringe (bangs) is a bold look for round faces. Make sure the fringe sits just above the eyebrows to add definition. Use a flat iron for a smooth finish, and finish with hairspray.
11. Soft Curls with Side Swept Bangs
- Material: Curling wand, texturizing mousse.
- Time: 25-30 minutes.
- Method: Use a curling wand to create soft curls, focusing on the mid-lengths of your hair. Add side-swept bangs that blend into the curls. Use texturizing mousse to add volume and definition.
- Image Prompt: A woman with soft curls and side-swept bangs.
12. Layered Pixie with Volume
- Material: Styling mousse, flat iron.
- Time: 15-20 minutes.
- Method: For a pixie cut with added structure, go for layers that create height at the crown. Apply styling mousse to add volume, and use a flat iron to smooth the edges.
- Image Prompt: A voluminous layered pixie cut.
13. Medium-Length Waves
- Material: Curling iron, heat protectant spray.
- Time: 20-30 minutes.
- Method: Create loose waves with a curling iron and apply heat protectant spray. Part your hair slightly to the side for a balanced look. The waves add volume to the hair, elongating the face.
- Image Prompt: A woman with medium-length hair styled in loose waves.
14. Choppy Bob with Fringed Ends
- Material: Texturizing spray, flat iron.
- Time: 20 minutes.
- Method: Opt for a choppy bob with fringed ends for a relaxed yet edgy look. Use a flat iron to add texture and styling mousse to give your bob the perfect balance of fullness and definition.
- Image Prompt: A choppy bob with fringed ends.
15. Bouncy Blowout
- Material: Blow dryer, round brush, hairspray.
- Time: 30-40 minutes.
- Method: Blow-dry your hair with a round brush to create volume. Focus on lifting the roots and curling the ends outward for a bouncy finish. Use hairspray for long-lasting hold.
- Image Prompt: A woman with voluminous, bouncy hair.
16. Soft Braids with Loose Ends
- Material: Hair elastics, texturizing spray.
- Time: 20 minutes.
- Method: Create two soft braids on either side of your face, leaving the ends loose and slightly wavy. Texturize the braids for volume and fullness.
- Image Prompt: A woman with two soft braids and loose wavy ends.
17. Sleek Straight Hair with Mid Part
- Material: Flat iron, serum.
- Time: 20 minutes.
- Method: For a clean, minimalist look, straighten your hair using a flat iron and part it down the middle. Apply serum to add shine and control frizz.
- Image Prompt: A woman with sleek, straight hair parted in the middle.
18. Messy Bun with Loose Strands
- Material: Hair elastic, bobby pins.
- Time: 10-15 minutes.
- Method: Gather your hair into a loose, messy bun, leaving a few strands out around the face for softness. This style adds height and elongates the face.
- Image Prompt: A messy bun with loose strands framing the face.
19. Voluminous Lob with Textured Waves
- Material: Curling iron, mousse.
- Time: 20-30 minutes.
- Method: Create a voluminous lob by curling your hair with a curling iron. Focus on texture and volume, allowing the waves to add dimension.
- Image Prompt: A voluminous lob with textured waves.
20. Soft Finger Waves
- Material: Curling iron, mousse.
- Time: 25-30 minutes.
- Method: Create soft, vintage-inspired finger waves using a curling iron. Set the waves in place with mousse for a classic look that elongates the face.
- Image Prompt: A woman with vintage-inspired finger waves.
These 20 hairstyles will help you find the perfect look for your round face, whether you’re looking for volume, length, or texture. Experiment with different styles to see which one enhances your features best!
