30 Of The Most Flattering Hairstyles for Round Faces

Soft angles, a rounded chin, wider cheekbones: If you’re reading those words and thinking, “That sounds familiar,” chances are good you have a round face shape. Finding the best hairstyles for round faces often hinges on determining which features you’d like to accentuate. Choppy, face-framing cuts can help accentuate your enviable cheekbones, while longer, wispier cuts can help visually elongate your face for a harmonious, balanced look. But those are far from the only styles that can complement a round face—and we’re here to prove it. Whether you’re looking to try a new cut or simply want to change up your daily look, keep reading. Ahead, we’re sharing 30 of the most flattering round face haircuts and hairstyles to consider next time you hit the salon.

How To Determine If You Have a Round Face

Before you commit to a new cut, you’ll want to make sure your face is actually round, rather than square or oval. Round faces are—you guessed it—circular in shape, with full cheeks and a soft jawline. They also tend to be roughly as long as they are wide and often have a youthful quality (regardless of your age).

If that descriptor isn’t enough for you to confidently identify whether or not your face is round, pick up a dry-erase marker and stand in front of a mirror. Use the marker to draw the outline of your face on the mirror (don’t worry, it will wipe right off). If the resulting shape is circular (or nearly circular), you likely have a round face.

The 30 Most Flattering Hairstyles for Round Faces

Whether you like to wear your hair long or short, straight or curly, there’s a hairstyle that’ll suit your preferences and put your best features on full display. Keep scrolling to discover 30 of our all-time favorites.

1. Long layers

Long layers are, arguably, flattering on just about everybody, but they’re especially well-suited for those with round faces. The length helps visually elongate your face, while the layers add body, volume, and texture for an effortlessly chic look.

2. Shoulder-skimming bob

In our experience, some of the best haircuts for round faces are on the shorter side. If you’ve never tried a short haircut before, consider easing yourself in with a long bob—AKA a lob—that stops right atop your shoulders. It’s trendy, flattering, and easy to maintain, and a great way to go shorter while still maintaining a bit of length.

3. Choppy pixie

A textured, touseled pixie is perfect for those who are willing to go a bit shorter. Ask your stylist for a cropped cut that has lots of volume at the roots—the added height can help create balance and harmony. If your hair is on the finer side or has the tendency to fall flat, consider using a hair putty or pomade, such as L’Oréal Paris Studio Line Overworked Hair Putty, to help add volume, texture, and lasting hold.

4. Wispy fringe

When you want to start rocking bangs, it’s important to find the bangs that suit your face shape. If you have a round face, we suggest steering clear of thick, blunt bangs and opting for a lighter, wispier fringe instead. The airiness is super flattering when paired with your softer features.

5. Angled bob

The classic blunt bob is chic and timeless but tends to complement more angular features better than round faces. If you’re looking to try a bob, try a slightly angled version—the sharper shape will flatter your rounded features beautifully.

6. Long and straight

Create the illusion of length by sporting a sleek, straight style that draws the eye down. If you’re prone to greasy roots—which can be more noticeable when you’re rocking pin-straight strands—try adding the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Pure Oil Erasing Serum for Oily Hair to your haircare routine. The pre-shampoo treatment helps reduce excess oil and remove residue for a fresh, clean-feeling scalp.

7. Wavy lob

If you want to embrace your natural texture, consider opting for a wavy lob. This flattering haircut for round faces is chic yet laid-back and takes hardly any time at all to style—just work a wave-enhancing mousse or gel throughout your damp mane, scrunch, and let your hair air-dry.

8. Curtain bangs

Curtain bangs that graze the tops of the cheekbones can help highlight your enviable bone structure for an ultra-flattering look. To style yours, work a heat protectant like L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Weightless Blow Dry Primer throughout damp hair, then use a round brush and blow-dryer to give your fringe a bit of shape.

9. Defined layers

Angular cuts flatter round faces well, as the sharper lines help create balance and harmony. To achieve this look, ask your stylist for long but defined layers that start around chin length and gradually cascade throughout your lengths.

10. Piecey shag

The classic shag is another haircut for round faces we love. The retro-inspired look has a slightly edgy vibe that contrasts beautifully with your naturally youthful-features. Plus, this low-maintenance cut is customizable for just about any length or texture.

11. Bouncy curls

If, on the other hand, you want to play up your full cheeks and naturally youthful appearance, consider rocking bouncy, voluminous curls. The loose ringlets mirror the natural roundness of your face for a harmonious and flattering look that works well for day and night.

12. High ponytail

Let your prominent cheekbones take center stage by rocking a high, bouncy ponytail. This classic updo is easy to achieve (even if you’re a hairstyling newbie) and helps create the illusion of length for a balanced, harmonious end result.

13. Voluminous blowout

A bouncy, voluminous blowout is among our favorite hairstyles for round faces—all of that movement is incredibly flattering. You can hit the salon for a pro blowout, but if you want to do it at home, you’ll need the right products. We recommend raking a volumizing mousse, such as L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle BOOST IT Volume Inject Mousse, throughout your damp strands before styling. It’ll help add body and bounce for the perfect at-home blowout.

14. Faux hawk

Mohawks are undeniably cool, but the closely-cropped cut can be a pretty big commitment. If you’d like to experiment with the edgy style without shaving the sides of your scalp, consider a faux mohawk (in other words, a faux hawk). The unexpected updo keeps the hair off your face, allowing your enviable features to stay in the spotlight.

15. Wispy side bun

For a romantic hairstyle that’s also flattering for round faces, pull your strands into a wispy side bun—and, yes, it’s okay if it’s on the messier side (in fact, we’d even say the messier, the better). After creating it, loosen a few face-framing strands to frame your face and draw attention to your prominent cheekbones.

16. High messy bun

If you don’t have time to put together an intricate updo but need something that’ll keep your hair off of your face, consider a high, messy bun. Not only is this hairstyle flattering for your face shape, but it’s also a beautiful option for a special occasion. If your hair has trouble staying put, give your strands a quick mist with the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Strong Hold Hair Spray — Unscented to help lock everything in place.

17. Side-swept bangs

Round faces are inherently symmetrical—opting for a hairstyle that isn’t can create a super cool (and ultra-flattering) contrast. We’re especially partial to side-swept bangs, as they work well with different hair types and textures and can be pinned back on days you don’t want your hair in your face. When getting your cut, ask your stylist to keep your bangs on the longer side—the lengthier fringe will frame your round face perfectly.

18. Sleek middle part

You can also lean into your face’s natural symmetry by opting for a straight middle part. Like several other hairstyles for round faces on this list, this simple yet chic look works well for a range of hair types, textures, and lengths.

19. Face-framing layers

Highlight your enviable cheekbones by opting for a longer cut with flowy, face-framing layers. Have your stylist cut the shortest layers just beneath the highest point of your cheeks. This will help both emphasize your natural bone structure and create the illusion of slightly more length for a balanced end result.

20. Asymmetrical bob

An asymmetrical bob, as you may be able to guess, is slightly longer on one side than it is on the other. This funky, high-low cut is a great pick for those with round faces, as the angular asymmetry helps make your features pop.

21. Long wolf cut

Think of the wolf cut as the shag’s slightly subtler cousin. Like the shag, this textured cut features plenty of layers for body and movement, but it’s a bit more blended. The end result is equal parts chic and edgy and flatters round faces beautifully—especially when paired with long, lived-in fringe.

22. Side-swept waves

Change up your look and add definition to your softer features by pairing a deep side part with long, loose waves. The deep side part helps create the illusion of a more angular face, while the waves add body, movement, and texture for an effortlessly flattering look.

23. Long bangs

As we mentioned earlier, long bangs are a great pick for those with round faces, as the length helps create the illusion of a longer face. Wispy, brow-grazing fringe is especially flattering and pairs beautifully with other hairstyles for round faces, including high ponytails, messy buns, and the classic middle part.

24. Half-up top knot

A half-up bun is one of our favorite heatless hairstyles for round faces. It’s easy to achieve, versatile, and chic—not to mention, the perfect way to ensure your high cheekbones and naturally youthful features get all of the attention they deserve. If your hair lacks body, consider prepping your strands with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner for a bit of lift. We love the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Shampoo and coordinating L’Oréal Paris EverPure Volume Sulfate Free Conditioner.

25. Side braid

Rather than pulling your hair back to create a traditional braid, bring your hair to one side and create a side-swept braid. This is one of our favorite special-occasion hairstyles for round faces because it looks elegant but takes very little effort to achieve. We suggest letting some pieces fall out around your face to help draw attention to your prominent cheekbones.

26. Beachy waves

Summer, winter, fall, spring: There’s never a bad time to rock beachy waves. This undone look pairs especially well with longer locks and face-framing layers—both of which also complement round faces beautifully.

27. Top knot

A top knot is a classic, sophisticated, and gorgeous updo—and, like some of the other styles on this list, helps draw the eye upward, which can help visually balance your features. To keep frizz and flyaways at bay, work a small amount of L’Oréal Paris Studio Line Above It All Invisi Gel throughout your mane before pulling your lengths into a sleek bun at the crown of your head.

28. Bubble braids

Bubble braids aren’t actually plaits—they’re ponytails in which the length of the hair is separated by evenly-spaced elastics. The technique creates the illusion of “bubbles” cascading down the length of your pony, and the playful look echoes your face’s natural softness beautifully.

29. Ballerina bun

If you want to draw attention to your high, prominent cheekbones, consider a ballerina bun. This polished look keeps all of your hair swept off of your face, so your cheekbones—and the rest of your features—can shine.

30. Choppy bangs

Last but definitely not least, we have choppy bangs. This intentionally undone, messy style is great for those seeking an edgier chop to help balance out their softer, more delicate features.

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