Style Hair The 17 Best Short Hairstyles For Round Faces Short hairstyles and round faces are an iconic duo. By Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience writing, editing, and managing photo shoots for print and digital lifestyle brands. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 5, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: DAVID M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES You have more haircut options than you may think if you are an individual blessed with a round face shape. We've found the trendiest short hairstyles for round faces because busy Southern women don't have time to fix a long hairstyle every morning. If you've been debating whether or not you can pull off a short haircut with a round face, we're here to prove that you can. Whether you want to go super short with a pixie or keep it neutral with a long bob, these short hairstyles are oh-so-flattering. Asymmetrical lobs are incredibly flattering on round faces because it draws the eye down from the cheekbones, says Lauren Rowley, a stylist with decades of experience and the founder of Bella Hue Haircare. Rowley says that if you're looking for a way to style your hair other than wearing it down, try a half-up look, which adds volume and elongates the face. The good news is that these short haircuts are low-maintenance and easy to manage, so you'll spend less time getting ready and more time getting that to-do list done.If you have a round face and have had the same haircut for years, these short styles are the perfect way to update your look. These stylish short haircuts for round faces will be your new inspiration, so bring a picture to the hair salon for your next appointment. 01 of 17 Sleek Center Part with Lob Karwai Tang/Getty Images A center part with super straight strands will complement a round face, especially with a long bob cut just above the shoulders. 02 of 17 Classic Bob with Bangs Getty Images A classic bob haircut with bangs works with the shape of a round face, instead of against. 03 of 17 Swide-Swept Bangs Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Side-swept bangs always flatter a round face, whether with a long or super short cut. 04 of 17 Asymmetrical Lob David M. Benett/Getty Images An asymmetrical lob provides a nice contrast to the symmetry of a round face. 05 of 17 Face-Framing Bob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair If you want face framing but wish to avoid the potential emphasis it can cause toward your cheeks, ask your stylist to cut a framing that points just below your cheeks toward your jawline. 06 of 17 Soft Waves Steve Granitz/Getty Images Unlike thick curls, which could overwhelm a round face, soft waves add texture without adding width. Beachy, easy waves will work with any length. 07 of 17 Side-Swept Short Bob @styled_by_carolynn A side-swept bob is another haircut for round faces that creates a flattering asymmetrical look. 08 of 17 Completely Side-Swept Jason LaVeris/Getty Images Rock a completely side-swept pixie for a flattering, fun look that you can quickly pin back for busy mornings. 09 of 17 Angular Bob Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images A lob that's shorter in the back and longer in the front creates a flattering, angled look that makes round faces appear longer. 10 of 17 Blunt Pixie JB Lacroix/Getty Images Show off your face shape and save time getting ready with a blunt, modern pixie cut. 11 of 17 Bob with Back Graduation Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair Subtle waves give just the right amount of volume without adding too much width. A bob cut with graduation in the back can add more volume for women with thin hair and round faces. 12 of 17 Effortless Lob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair A lob that hits anywhere below the chin is always a yes, please! Longer strands draw the eye down your face creating a longer appearance. We love how effortless this style is, yet the not-so-styled look is by stylist Chris Jones. 13 of 17 Volume On Top Frederick M. Brown/Stringer/Getty Images Adding volume to the top of any short haircut will be flattering with a round face. 14 of 17 Shoulder-Length Lob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair This haircut isn't completely short, but we say it's just the right dance between long enough to wear in a ponytail and short enough to be low maintenance over time. 15 of 17 Angular Lob Steve Granitz/Getty Images An angular cut that's longer in the front and shorter in the back will flatter a round face. 16 of 17 Slicked Back With Volume Paul Archuleta/Getty Images The slicked-back look is trending right now, so add height with a teasing comb to make it work for round faces. 17 of 17 Classic Bob @nikkilee901 A classic bob hairstyle that hits at the chin is not only flattering but also easy to style. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit