Has it ever happened to you that you show your hairdresser a photo of a haircut, then they recreate it brilliantly, and yet you walk away looking nothing like the reference? It may even seem impossible to pinpoint what exactly has gone wrong, yet this surely has happened to the best of us. Most of the time, the reason is that you didn’t consider your face shape. If you are seeking some inspiration for short hairstyles that would suit a round face, you are in the right place. We have collated the most trending hairstyles alongside some simple advice on how to choose the haircut that will look flattering and compliment your features. Quite often, you’ll hear beauty advice that says women with round faces should not wear their hair short—but that’s simply not true. You can wear short hair no matter the shape of your face; you just want to make sure to find the right cut and style. It’s all about working with your natural hair texture, proportions, and lifestyle. When it comes to a round face, top hairstylists Giovanni Vaccaro, Marcus Hoey, and Justine Marjan say that anyone can wear anything, but there are a few styles that may help to elongate and sharpen the appearance of your face if that’s what you’re after. Below you will find the best short hairstyles for round faces to choose from and show to your stylist before getting a haircut.
Messy Wavy Bob for Round Faces
Ensure to ask your stylist for a few long layers around your face to draw attention to your eyes and create easy waves for a bouncy style.
Short Hairstyles for Round Faces
Although some women are feeling apprehensive about whether a short haircut would suit a round face shape, a well-crafted pixie cut can actually make a perfect frame for it. When it comes to finding the right style for the round face shape, think asymmetry, feathered bangs, heaps of volume, and textured finish. Try all of these details together or pick some of your favorites to create a unique statement look.
Silver Pixie for Round Faces
Silver hair exudes a sense of confidence and modernity, making this pixie cut a bold choice for women with round faces. Marcus Hoey, an East Coast–based stylist and the lead educator at Glamsquad, says: “The cut is tight on both sides and back with blunt bangs toward the top and around the head. This adds height by elongating the face at the same time.”
Asymmetric Short Haircuts for Round Faces
It’s safe to say, an asymmetric haircut works particularly well for a round face shape. Whether it be an undercut, sweeping bangs, or a bob with one longer side – all these features help to create a more harmonious silhouette. Don’t be put off by the potential of it being too OTT – asymmetric haircuts can be fairly classic and suit virtually anyone, regardless of your age and lifestyle.
Short Curly Haircut with Fade
An extremely short haircut has a unique way of making round faces appear slimmer and Mark Peters, a barber for women, was able to achieve just that with the short haircut with fade. Wella Professionals brand ambassador and stylist Dereq Clark, says: “Pay close attention to your cheeks. If they take up the larger part of your face and you notice a more curved jawline, then you have a round face.”
Asymmetric Long Pixie with Undercut
The asymmetry adds a playful element, drawing attention to the facial features and adding a touch of glamour. That’s why actress and model Charlize Theron has been spotted sporting an edgy asymmetric pixie with an undercut, showcasing her bold and modern style.
Straight Black Bob with A-Line
If you want a flattering short haircut, the straight black bob with A-line helps accentuate your straight hair texture to bring out the best result. For Justine Marjan, a celebrity hairstylist in New York and LA: “Super-sleek, shiny strands make your hair look polished. Layers that start below your collarbone elongate your head shape flattering round faces.”
Side Part Voluminous Pixie
A side part is all about bringing attention to the direction you want eyes on so think well when opting for this short pixie bob. Before fully going all in and adding natural curls, try a center-part bob to decide which angle you look best in!
Textured Blonde Pixie
Pixie cuts always look elegant on women, but it requires confidence to rock them and also getting the right cut. While the textured layers add movement and interest to the pixie cut, the blonde color introduces a youthful and fresh vibe. Vaccaro, suggests: “To make the face slimmer, ask your stylist to use the clipper technique and go shorter on the back and sides while keeping the length on the top a little longer.”
Layered Short Hairstyles For Round Faces
You totally can’t go wrong with layers, especially if you have thick hair. Texture and volume are proven benefits of layered haircuts and those look particularly complimentary for round faces. Try an edgy layered bob, a bixie – a hybrid of a bob and a pixie, or if you fancy something uber trendy, go for a shag cut. Also, layered pixie cuts are perfect for those with fine hair too.
