My only source of inspiration for haircuts was the coffee table catalogues at my local salon back in the day. If I wasn’t going for a standard trim, I’d have to frantically flip through each page to choose what I was going to do next before it was my turn to sit in the salon chair.
Now, thanks to the internet and social media, we have access to experts who can help us choose the best haircuts for our face shape weeks before our appointment so we can make a decision, change our minds, and change them again, all before it’s too late. I would have saved myself from more than a few bad haircuts if this had happened sooner.
I am happy to announce that we no longer need to learn the hard path. It takes only contacting stylists to inquire about the best haircuts. We asked all round faces of our readers to help us find the best round-face haircuts.
1. Long Layers
Gina Rivera was a celebrity hairstylist, and the founder of Phenix Salon Suites. She recommended long layers to round faces. “These styles tend to create a balance that makes the face appear to be slightly longer rather than wider,” she said.
If you don’t opt for layers and choose a one-length haircut, the roundness of your face will likely be overemphasized, according to celebrity hairstylist Annagjid “Kee” Taylor.
2. Mid-Length Cut w/ Chin-Length Layers
Similar to shag cuts, “chin-length layers help elongate and frame a round face,” said Andrew Fitzsimons, a celebrity hairstylist who has styled some of our favorites (Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, J.Lo, and Megan Fox). Adding a smaller curl pattern to this style if your hair isn’t curly already can be one of the best round-face haircuts—especially if you are a fan of styles with a lot of volume.
Stylists agree on how to part your hair. A deep side part, or a middle section will give your face an illusion of length.
3. Pixie Cut
Kee suggested that a pixie cut is a great option for those who prefer a shorter style with minimal styling. This is one of the most loved round-face haircuts. Michelle Williams or GinniferGoodwin are two celebrities who are masters at the pixie.
Kee recommends a layered cut for curly hair. After your hair dries and your hair has formed a pattern, you will have tons of volume.
4. Shag Cuts
Rivera suggests that a long shag cut is a great choice for round faces. “The shag layers can help frame the face, creating a focus on the center vertical line of the face rather than the width of the face.”
Fitzsimons agreed. He suggested adding bangs and shag effects to haircuts with a shag effect, to enhance your face shape.
5. Bangs
Fear not: A side-swept bang or a bold bang will add an edge to your look and compliment your face shape, so don’t be afraid of them! Fitzsimons recommends them both. However, he suggests avoiding soft, wispy hairstyles that can accentuate your softness.
Source: The Every Girl