Round Face Hairstyles That Are Ultra Chic and Celebrity Approved ·

21 Feb 2024, 00:00

What do the shag, lob, and bob have in common? Besides the fact that they kind-of look great on anyone, they’re especially flattering round face hairstyles. As someone who considers herself on the cusp of oval and round, I can wholeheartedly co-sign this expert-approved theory because I’ve had two of the three (and Instagram posts to prove it).

But generally speaking, the goal for round-shaped faces is to create the illusion of length, According to hairstylist Jessica Shakir, this can be accomplished by “adding long layers to your haircut that draw the eye downward or by wearing hairstyles that add height to the top of the head, drawing the eye upward.” Both methods will create balance by making the round shape appear longer.

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“When adding layers to your cut, just make sure your layers start past your chin, as to not add width to your face!,” she says. “Even something as simple as adding a deep side part can also bring symmetry to a round face!” A root spray, like NuMe’s Root Werk Spray ($18)is the best way to ensure the volume or style stays in place.

“To create instant volume, I spritz it to the base of the desired section of dry hair, and then I lightly backcomb from underneath,” she explains. “This spray is so versatile, it can also be used on wet hair to add volume and since it’s so lightweight, I also use it to add texture to the midsection of dry hair by spraying about 8 inches away.” And whatever style you choose, a small teasing brush with a mixture of boar and nylon bristles–like the Wolinspring Little Wonder Brush ($11)–will get rid of any tangles without disturbing the style you just created. Ahead, some visual inspo that’ll motivate you to actually use Shakir’s advice.