If you have a round face, you’ve been gifted with a soft jawline, high cheekbones and a rounded chin. This shape is characterized by nearly identical width (cheekbone to cheekbone) and length (hairline to chin). However, the wrong haircut can easily put you in baby face territory. The best way to avoid this, explains celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Korab, is to choose a hairstyle that adds angles and structure. Here, the goal is to elongate your face, so long, layered hairstyles will go a long way in creating that illusion. You’ll want to avoid blunt bobs and bangs—both can highlight the roundness of your face (Edna Mode, anyone?). If you do want bangs, Korab advises opting for side-swept or diagonal fringe to create those coveted angles.  

Luckily, we found tons of ultra-flattering styles that you can take to your next salon appointment. From a choppy lob and modern mullet to face-framing layers, tousled waves, and a textured pixie, we tapped eight celebrity hairstylists and searched the world wide web for the best haircuts for round faces. 

Meet the Experts:

• Kieron Justin Fowles is a celebrity hairstylist and creative director of Regis, a chain of hair salons based in the United Kingdom. He specializes in commercial, runway and editorial looks and his work has been featured in publications like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle as well as brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel. His clients include Georgia May Jagger, Poppy Delevingne and Olivia Culpo. 
• Jennifer Korab is a celebrity hairstylist and owner of Renaissance Salon in New Jersey. She has over a decade of experience working in commercial, runway and editorial spaces. She is certified in all coloring techniques, haircutting and hand-tied extensions. 
• Orlando Pita is a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Orlando Pita Play. He specializes in editorial and runway, working with publications and brands like Versace, Vogue Italia and Balmain. His clients include Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez and Gwyneth Paltrow. 
• Castillo Bataille is a celebrity hairstylist and brand ambassador for Matrix. The Los Angeles-based stylist, who has worked on editorial campaigns for Marie Claire, Glamour, W Magazine and Cosmopolitan also counts Priyanka Chopra, Meghan Trainor and Liza Koshy as clients.
• David Cruz is a celebrity hairstylist and brand ambassador for Colorproof. He specializes in runway and editorial, and you might’ve seen his work at New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala as well as in Vogue, W Magazine and Elle Magazine. His clients include Alexandria D’Addario, Kristin Chenoweth, Chrissy Teigen and Hilary Duff. 
• Graham Nation is a celebrity hairstylist and lead artist for Sexy Hair in Los Angeles. He specializes in red carpet, runway and editorial work. His clients include Emma Chamberlain, Simone Ashley, Dove Cameron and Madison Bailey. 
• Tom Smith is a celebrity hairstylist and a trend forecaster based in the United Kingdom. He’s previously predicted trendy styles like bottleneck bangs, expensive brunette and the curtain cut. His clients include Louise Redknapp and Geri Halliwell.
• Tiffanie Richards is a master colorist and stylist at Louise O’Connor Salon in New York City. She specializes in blond coloring techniques and has previously worked with clients like Carrie Coon. 

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Is Short Hair Better for Round Faces? 

“Both short and long hair can work well with round face shapes, but the key is in how you style it and cut the hair to create balance that complements your features,” Korab explains. Short hairstyles work well because they create the necessary angles and height that balance rounder features. If you go with a longer hairstyle, you’ll just want to make sure you steer clear of excessive width and that your stylist creates vertical lines.  

Can Round Faces Pull Off Curly Hair? 

According to Korab, the answer is yes, but again, the hair needs proper styling to work. When it does, curly hair can provide texture, dimension and angles that balance round facial features. 

Should You Get Layers If You Have a Round Face?   

The answer here is absolutely. As Korab explains, layers (at chin length and longer) elongate the face. Just be sure to avoid excessive volume and bulk at the sides of the cut.  

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