The 20 Trendiest, Most Flattering Hairstyles for Round Faces
Whether you're going for short and punchy or long and elegant hairstyles, we have your inspo!
Take a look at your forehead, cheekbones, and jaw in the mirror — if they're all about the same width apart, you have a round face shape. This means that your features are soft in general (jaw included), so you're a particularly good candidate for an edgy haircut — one with strong angles or layers for extra definition.
Whether you want a daring, short cut or something long and flowing, it's not necessarily the length of the hair cut that looks good on a round face, but the styling of the cut. On a round or heart-shaped face, styles that are considered most flattering are the ones that elongate your face and draw the eye to your features. For some inspiration, check out these looks that our favorite celebs are sporting in this collection of the best hairstyles for round faces.
High Half-Ponytail
The perfect look for girls with curls. A high half-pony lets Joan Small's flowing curls shine while also keeping them out of her face. To recreate this look, try using a PuffCuff instead of an elastic hairband to maintain your natural curl pattern.
Updo With Face-Framing Layers
This is definitely an updo worthy of a night out. The two long pieces coming out of Vanessa Hudgen's bun frame and lengthen her face.
Curled Under Lob
The way Adele's long bob (AKA "lob") curls under her chin draws the eye to her face. Blow dry your hair with a round brush to get this curled under look.
Wavy Half Ponytail
The long layers in Jessica Chastain's hair add dimension to this bouncy, voluminous half-up style.
Deep-Parted Braids
The deep part in Tessa Thompson's box braids create the illusion of a narrower, more angular face.
Half-up Top Knot
In addition to being super easy to do, the half-bun style is great at hiding the fact that maybe you didn't wash your hair this morning. Also, the cool girl 'do is great for those with rounder faces.
Wispy Bangs
These light, piecey bangs work to draw out Anna Faris's face without the severity that blunt cut bangs can have.
Textured Lob
Selena Gomez's wet lob really flatters her round face, thanks to side-swept bangs and loads of texture. Layer up on DevaCurl Light Defining Gel to achieve that almost-crunchy feel.
Short and Spiky
One way to make super-short hair work on a rounder face: Add loads of volume like Kelly Osbourne! To mimic her mohawk-lite style, shape your hair with Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Styling Treatment.
Tight Ponytail
A slicked-back ponytail or bun like Amy Adams' will create the illusion of a longer face and higher cheekbones.
Loose, Piece-y Ponytail
Another option is to go for a looser ponytail like Chrissy Teigen's with face-framing pieces that bring the focal point down to her open neckline.
Bombshell Waves
Emma Stone's red lob at the 2017 Oscars lends itself perfectly to some Old Hollywood waves, while side-swept bangs helped to elongate the appearance of her face.
Piece-y Bob
The key to making a chin-length cut look as good as it does on Viola Davis? Lots of texture! Introduce some of that grit into your strands with a product like Redken Dry Texture Finishing Spray.
Sleek Bob
A sleek, single-length bob that curves in at the ends helps give Katie Couric the illusion of a pointier chin. Finish off a style like this with Joico K-Pak Protect & Shine Serum.
Long, Full Curls
A head of full, gorgeous ringlets works like a charm on any face shape. If you have hair like Jordin Sparks', nourish your strands with a moisturizing conditioner like Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner.
Ombré Waves
Kelly Clarkson's two-toned waves curl away from from her face, drawing attention to her cheekbones.
Lifted Roots
Queen Latifah's voluminous roots help help frame her features. Keep locks at the crown of your head lifted with Living Proof Full Root Lift.
Center-Parted Curls
Jennifer Lawrence proves that a center part can work for a round face shape. Well-defined curls prevent the look from falling flat.
Bold Bangs
Here we love Jennifer Hudson's thick, '60s mod bangs, which draw attention to her eyes.
Pixie Cut
A pixie cut with a tiny bit of length will help balance out a round face shape like Ginnifer Goodwin's. Keep short bangs in place with a pomade like the Tigi Bed Head Manipulator.
As an Editorial Fellow for Good Housekeeping, Katie covers health, beauty, home, and pop culture. Outside of the office, you can find her killing it on the karaoke machine or listening to true crime podcasts.
The Best Shampoos for Colored Hair
The Best Hair Straighteners
The Best Hair Diffusers
When You Were Born, This Was the Trendiest Haircut
