My friend has a round face. And recently, she was asking me for haircut suggestions – so this post is for her.
Finding the perfect haircut for a round face shape can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be!
Round faces are soft, balanced, and naturally youthful, and the right haircut can accentuate these features beautifully while adding dimension and definition.
Basically, you want to add length to your face – so you can do that by adding volume on the top or adding length by adding a lot of layers and framing your face.
Whether you’re looking for something chic, edgy, or effortlessly casual, countless hairstyles can flatter and frame your face just right.
In this post, I’ve rounded up 23 stunning haircuts that are tailor-made for round faces.
From layered lobs to layered cuts, these styles will help you enhance your natural beauty and give you that confidence-boosting look you’ve been dreaming of.
Ready to discover your next haircut? Let’s dive in!
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1. Long Layers with Face-Framing Highlights
Soft, cascading layers with highlights to frame the face.
The middle part elongates and balances a round face.
This is a very easy haircut to do and your hairstylist can definitely replicate this!
2. Feathered Long Layers with Curtain Bangs
Flowing layers and curtain bangs add movement and volume.
The feathering softens the look and draws attention downward.
So, this takes away from the volume of the face and sort of slenders it – balancing it well. Also, this haircut is so pretty and ethereal – I just can’t…
3. Textured Pixie Cut
Remember how I said earlier that adding volume to the top will balance a round face properly – this is what I meant.
Short pixie with layers for volume and texture. The height at the crown helps elongate the face and makes it look more balanced.
4. Asymmetrical Undercut Bob
This is a modern twist if you’re looking for something edgy!
One side is longer. The undercut reduces bulk and adds bold contrast.
5. Classic Side-Swept Pixie
A neat pixie with a deep side part. The longer fringe frames the face while keeping it sleek and chic.
6. Long Feathered Layers
Long layers with feathered ends and a middle part.
This dds volume and frames the face for a sleek, balanced look.
7. Layered Cut with Wispy Bangs
Long layers with soft, wispy bangs.
The bangs add texture and frame the face beautifully and makes her look more youthful – it’s definitely something you can go for if you want to make your face look smaller and go for a more “cute” look.
8. Voluminous Face-Framing Layers
Thick layers around the face with a middle part.
The volume adds so much bounce and style – I love it!
9. Long layers with Feathered Ends
Sleek, long layers with feathered ends for softness and movement.
The middle part elongates the face.
10. Soft Face-Framing Layers
Subtle, long layers with gentle face-framing pieces.
This adds volume and shape while keeping a natural look.
This is quite literally the perfect haircut for this face shape.
11. Layered Lob with Feathered Bangs
This is a jaw-dropping haircut – seriously. If she passed me, I’d do a double take because this is a gorgeous haircut.
Shoulder-length layers with feathery bangs.
It adds movement and frames the face softly.
12. Soft Layered Cut with Face-Framing Highlights
Long layers with subtle highlights.
The face-framing pieces contour and add brightness.
13. Long Layers with Wispy Bangs
Long, flowing layers paired with wispy bangs. Softens the face and adds texture.
14. Medium Length Layers with Curtain Bangs
Shoulder-length cut with curtain bangs. Adds volume and shapes the face.
I have a post here on how to maintain curtain bangs if you’re worried this is too high-maintenance.
15. Butterfly Layers with Bangs
Long, voluminous layers with full bangs. The “butterfly” effect adds dimension and bounce.
16. Textured Bob with Balayage Highlights
You can also make your haircut interesting via color!
Shoulder-length lob with soft waves and highlights at the end actually adds dimension and movement.
17. Blunt Bob with Side Part
Sleek, blunt bob with a deep side part – this creates a modern, polished look.
18. Butterfly Cut with Curtain Bangs
Long layers with curtain bangs – ths is so pretty! Adds volume and frames the face beautifully.
19. Layered Copper Hair with Face-Framing Bangs
Rich copper layers with face-framing bangs. This adds so much warmth and texture.
20. Chin Length Bob
Sleek, chin-length bob with a middle part. Timeless and super easy to maintain.
21. Flowy Layers with Bangs
Long, flowing layers with wispy curtain bangs. Soft and face-flattering.
22. Medium Length Layers
Layers that add volume and bounce. Perfect for a fuller, dynamic look.
And this is so sleek and glamorous – if you’re looking for something classy that gives “old money” vibes, this is it!
23. Shoulder Length Layers
Subtle layers that add texture and shape. Natural and low-maintenance.
22. Voluminous Layers with Wispy Bangs
Thick, bouncy layers with soft, wispy bangs.
This adds fullness and frames the face beautifully. The layers provide movement and structure, ideal for enhancing round face shapes.
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