Finding a hairstyle suitable for big faces can be challenging, but one must not accentuate their width only a little. Various styles are available that will flatter your curves and help create the illusion of slimmer proportions.
Layered Shags with Long Side-Swept Bangs
Layered shags with long side-swept bangs are particularly flattering on round faces. Their shoulder-skimming length removes any visual weight below the chin while adding height.
Short Textured Lob
A textured lob is ideal for showcasing your natural texture while remaining polished and feminine. This style is beautiful and versatile, from a slicked-back bob like Mila Kunis to beach waves with a scrunchie for a ’90s vibe. Naturally textured hairstyles complement the curves of your face more effectively than straight styles.
To recreate a similar look, start by straightening your strands. Then, add waves using either a curling wand or a beach waver. Choose between middle-parted styles with curtain bangs or see-through Korean fringe for something bolder. Alternatively, opt for something more subdued, such as root melt or shadow roots techniques, to darken your roots without adding unnecessary weight to your lob.
Half Up, Half Down
A half-up, half-down hairstyle is an ideal way to showcase the natural texture of your locks while simultaneously pulling them back away from your face. This look works wonderfully well on all hair textures, especially wavy and curly locks.
To achieve this look, scoop out a section of crown hair, back-comb it, and twist it before pinning it to maintain its curl pattern. Add feminine accents with loose face-framing pieces or black bow barrettes.
French Crop
The French Crop is an elegant and sophisticated haircut, ideal for many face shapes. This low-maintenance hairstyle can be worn in various ways to suit personal style and taste.
Start with a skin fade or scissor fade on the sides and a clipper cut or scissors-cut fringe just above your eyebrows. Have your barber add a classic pompadour look with a pronounced line across the top extending toward your edge. Keep the boundary long for a rugged or youthful appearance while leaving medium-length hair on top. Style with wax or clay products, and set with hairspray for extra hold.
Sweep
Hairstyles can help balance out and tone down any facial structure. A long, layered bob with side-swept bangs works wonders on rounder faces because its angles work against their roundness. Deep side parts also assist in achieving this look. Chrissy Teigen’s textured style pinned back right is an example.
For those who don’t want to go too short, a longer, wispy fringe can look fantastic on a round face. Mandy Moore’s dramatic style with a parting down the center adds drama while lengthening her face. Medium-length-haired women may try Gabrielle Union’s tousled, wavy look to boost volume and soften facial structure. Remember not to extend the texture past your chin to avoid looking heavy.
Long Curly Fringe
Long, wispy bangs make for an elegant hairstyle worn with curly locks. This hairstyle works particularly well for women with round faces, adding dimension and balance to their soft facial structure.
Full wavy bangs make an eye-catching statement on heart-shaped faces as they narrow towards the ears and cheekbones for an angular effect. Light colors add depth, creating a bolder account.
If you need more clarification about cutting your bangs, try the adorable style by Kat Graham. Her pieces and feathered look work beautifully on thick hair as they contrast straight and curly strands.
