15 Best Hairstyles For Round Faces To Enhance Your Face Shape

We believe all face structures are gorgeous in their own little ways. However, it’s only human to think the grass is always greener on the other side. You might envy your friend’s longer, angulated facial features while she adores your fuller and rounder cheeks.

So what’s a girl got to do? It’s possible to create the illusion of angles and definition if you work smartly with your hair. After all, how you wear your hair can make a noticeable difference and draw more attention to the facial areas that you want to highlight. If you have a round face, you are in luck – we are going to show you how to do it. Did we just hear a silent yay?

How To Determine If You Have A Round Face?

Before we get into round-face hairstyles, let’s first determine whether you have a round face, to begin with. Here are a few points to consider.

1. Length & Width: If your face has roughly the same length and width in size, then chances are you have a round face. Angular faces usually are longer vertically and narrow horizontally.

2. Cheekbones: Round faces don’t have very prominent cheekbones, they tend to blend with the shape of your face, giving you that circular look.

3. Jawline: Round faces have a soft jawline unlike other face shapes that have either a sharp or angular jawline which makes it a very prominent facial feature.

4. Symmetry: Round faces are more symmetrical in nature, unlike angular faces that have asymmetrical facial features. This means that your face looks the same when mirrored in pictures or videos.

Best Hairstyles For Round Face

Ahead, we’ve rounded up gorgeous hairstyles for round faces so you can screenshot your pick and get rolling. P.S. Your prettier version, which you didn’t know existed is ‘round the corner. Ready?

1. Messy Double Buns

Step 1: Using the Majestique Tail Comb, part your hair in the middle and create two high ponytails. Secure them with hair ties.

Step 2: Twist the length of a ponytail like a rope and wrap it around the base to create a bun. Secure with an elastic. Don’t bother about perfection, let ‘em strays be.

Step 3: Repeat on the other side.

Step 4: Once you’re done with your double buns, set them using a few quick spritzes of L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strength Hair Spray.

2. Pulled-Back With Bow Tie

Step 1: Divide your hair horizontally into two sections. Backcomb the crown section of your hair and grasp it firmly with one hand.

Step 2: Using your other hand, slide pins underneath to hold it in place. You can count on Beautiliss Professional Bobby Hair Pins for a firm hold.

Step 3: Now twist your crown hair to form a roll and tuck the ends into the tunnel formed by the twist. Use bobby pins to secure the roll in place.

Step 4: With the rest of your hair form a bun at the back and secure it with pins. Accessorise with Hair Drama Co. Swan Knotted Headband just behind the roll.

Step 5: To hold your artwork in place, use a hair styling spray.

3. Top Knot

Step 1: Flip your head down and gather your hair on the crown. The goal is to tie the highest possible ponytail.

Step 2: Starting from the end, twist the length of the ponytail.

Step 3: Pancake the root of the ponytail to keep it flat while you wrap your twisted ponytail around it with the other hand.

Step 4: Secure the ends with Beautiliss Professional Bobby Hair Pins. Allow loose tendrils to fall naturally on the sides as face-framing pieces.

Step 5: You won’t have to worry about touch-ups if you finish off with a few spritzes of Gatsby Set & Keep Hair Spray Ultra Hard.

4. Pin-Up Style

Step 1: Start off by applying a coin-sized amount of Matrix Biolage Smoothproof 6-in-1 Deep Smoothing Serum on your hair.

Step 2: Left a two-inch section of hair from your hairline on the left and backcomb it. Then brushing it up and backward, tease it to form a wave and secure it with bobby pins.

Step 3: Repeat on the right side of the hairline.

Step 4: Using the rest of your hair at the back, create a bun.

Step 5: Accessorise with the Accessorize London Women's Black Wide Twist Satin Headband and finish off with a hair styling spray.

5. High Rise Ponytail

Step 1: Gather your hair into a super-high ponytail at the crown of your head.

Step 2: Secure the ponytail with an elastic. Take a section of hair and wrap it around the elastic to conceal it.

Step 3: Using the Agaro HC7017 Round Chopstick Curler, gather sections of your hair and lightly tong the ends to create bouncy waves. This will add character to your ponytail.

Step 4: Mist your hair with the Wella Professionals EIMI Mistify Me Strong Spray to tame flyaways.

6. Milkmaid Braid

Step 1: Backcomb the crown section using the Bronson Professional Termax Back Combing Teasing Brush to add faux volume.

Step 2: From the hairline, gather your tresses to create a braid.

Step 3: Now, wrap around the rest of the hair to create a bun below the braid.

Step 4: Pin the bun right under the crown braid.

Step 5: Adorn the braid with Priyaasi Fabric Rose Flower White Colour Hair Clip. Gently tug at the outer sections of the bun for a fuller and effortless look.

7. Tousled Retro Style

Step 1: Using Agaro Hair Curler, gently tong your hair to create loose waves along the lengths.

Step 2: Now, taking a section of hair from the hairline, sweep it backwards and tease it to form a wave. Pin it with bobby pins.

Step 3: Count on spritzes of Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray to keep your hairdo in place.

Step 4: Finish off by placing a bowtie headband for the cute girl-next-door look.

8. Slicked Back Hair With Headband

Step 1:: Take a dollop of serum and run it through your tresses.

Step 2:: Comb through your hair and create a side partition.

Step 3:: If you don’t like the way your hair falls, pick up the Alan Truman AT- 200 Styling & Straightening Brush and take care of unruly hair.

Step 4:: Mist your hair with Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil Hair Mist for added non-sticky shine.

Step 5:: Carefully place a headband on top and your look is now complete. It couldn’t get easier!

8. Slicked Back Hair With Headband

Step 1: Take a dollop of serum and run it through your tresses.

Step 2: Comb through your hair and create a side partition.

Step 3: If you don’t like the way your hair falls, pick up the Alan Truman AT- 200 Styling & Straightening Brush and take care of unruly hair.

Step 4: Mist your hair with Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil Hair Mist for added non-sticky shine.

Step 5: Carefully place a headband on top and your look is now complete. It couldn’t get easier!

9. Bangs With A Bow

Step 1: If you have a round face, you can cut bangs to draw attention away from your undefined jawline. If you don’t want to commit to bangs, you can use a hair extension.

Step 2: Use the Philips Selfie Straightener to remove any crimps or waves while adding a bounce near your roots.

Step 3: Use a hair volumising powder to remove grease that weighs down the hair near the scalp and for a more dense look.

Step 4: Take a few strands on one side and add a bow.

10. Voluminous Updo

Step 1: Expect a few strands in the front and slightly pull your hair behind.

Step 2: Secure it with a rubber band.

Step 3: Twist your hair loosely into a bun.

Step 4: Pull a few strands to make it look messy.

11. Pixie Bob

Step 1: Part your hair on one side, preferably your nicer side.

Step 2: Take a wide-toothed comb and brush your hair out from some natural texture.

Step 3: Spritz some hold spray that makes your perfectly imperfect hair as it is all day.

Step 4: You can optionally add a barette to the flat side.

12. Mermaid Waves

Step 1: Part your hair in the middle with a tail comb.

Step 2: Use the VEGA Classic Hair Crimper and add waves to your hair that look like an Island girl, naturally.

Step 3: Apply hair protect spray or serum before and after you use any thermal tool to increase barrier function and moisture retention.

13. Side Conrows

Step 1: Part your hair on the side. Take three small strands.

Step 2: take three small strands on the small part and braid your hair lile cornrows.

Step 3: Add some big curls or waves to the rest of the hair.

Step 4: You can also add hair glitter to your lengths for pizazz.

14. Vintage Low Bun

Step 1: Part your hair on one side using a tail comb.

Step 2: Use a crimper or a straighter to create waves on the hair strands closer to the scalp.

Step 3: Loosely tie your hair in the back near the nape of your neck.

Step 4: Use a hold spray to keep your vintage waves in place.

15. Modern Amish Braids

Step 1: Part your hair in the middle, leave a few strands that frame your face , andleave the rest for your braids.

Step 2: Braid your hair in a thick braid that starts from your crown and ends at the back.

Step 3: Add pins to your braids to keep them in place and secure them with a rubber band.

Step 4: Add some flowers or golden accessories to your braids for that cottage-core look.

Parting Thoughts

If you have a round face, you may not look snatched as compared to other face shapes that have an angular jawline and sharp cheekbones. But you can make your face look from serious and defined with the right hairstyles for round face. These 15 round-face hairstyles are going to make you look less chubby and more sexy.

FAQs

1. When planning short hairstyles for round faces, what should ideally be considered?

   When opting for short hairstyles for round faces, it’s wiser to steer away from short bobs and straight bangs. Instead, opt for an asymmetrical bob and uneven bangs. Thanks to the equal length and width of a round face, there’s a lack of angle and structure. The goal is to create an illusion of a longer face and adding character to your style with waves, layers and partitions can really help.

   These products can help add character to your style.

   • Bronson Professional Chopstick Hair Curler - Style Stick
   • Arata Curly Hair Cream
   • Gorgio Professional Carbon Pin Tail Comb (GCT60)
   • BodyHerbals Dressing Tail Handle Comb Neem Wood
   • Schwarzkopf Professional SPA Essence Hydrating Cream Masque

2. I have a round face and my hair usually falls flat. Please suggest some products.

   If you have a round face and especially chubby cheeks, it’s essential to build volume at the crown. It would be especially great if your hair had waves or curls to frame your cheeks and make your face appear a bit narrower. You should consider using volumising products for round-face shape hairstyles.

   • Aveda Volumizing Tonic
   • BBLUNT Hotshot Hold Spray
   • Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It

3. Suggest tips for round-face hairstyles.

   • Remember longer hair length and high up-dos are the way to go. This will make your face seem less circular and more elongated. Long layered hair especially helps add much-needed movement below the face and draws attention away from the rounded features.
   • Voluminous curls with a bounce frame around the face perfectly well and draw attention away from chubby cheeks.
   • When opting for ponytails, ensure you let loose a few fringes or bangs and backcomb the crown section of your hair.

4. Suggest a few hairstyles for round-face women. Also, suggest the best hairstyles for round faces.

   Messy updos, high ponytails, side braids, low chignon, and loose hair with bombshell waves are a few suitable hairstyles for round-face women. If you have a round face, you can never go wrong with a half-up ponytail, braids, top knots and centre-parted curls.