Short Hairstyle for a Round Full Face

Short hairstyle for a woman with round full face
 
Q: What is the best short hairstyle for a woman with a round, full face?
 
A: There is no single short haircut that works perfectly for every woman with a round, full face. However, if your goal is to create the visual impression of a longer, more oval-shaped face, styles with more volume on top and less bulk at the sides are a good strategy.
 
There is also the problem of vague terms like "short hair". To some women, short hair is any hairstyle that is shorter than mid-neck length. Other women think that a chin-length bob is a mid-length hairstyle. To avoid confusion with your stylist, it helps to use clear reference points instead. Terms like chin-length, mid-ear length, just below the shoulder, or above the ear are all much better descriptors for a hairstyle because the listener immediately knows the length you have in mind.
 
I'm going to assume that when you say "short" hairstyle, you mean one that will be shorter than chin-length. This leaves you several flattering options to consider:
 
• Razor-Textured Gamine Cut: If your round face has a heavy jawline, a soft, gamine hairstyle cut with a razor technique is worth considering. Adding height and lift at the crown and keeping soft, gentle curves along the sides softens the width around your cheeks and draws the viewer's eyes upward toward your eyes.
 
• Asymmetrical Pixie or Bob: Creating uneven lengths (like having one side slightly longer than the other or styling your hair with a deep side part) disrupts the symmetry of a round face. This diagonal angle tricks the eye, and makes your face look longer and slimmer.
 
• Layered Bob: A layered bob with extra volume at the crown and tapered sides can also work nicely. However, aim for the cut to hit either slightly above or below your chin rather than ending precisely at jaw level. A blunt cut ending right at the chin can unintentionally draw a line that accentuates the widest point of the face.
 
Blunt haircut, at chin length
 
You don't necessarily have to avoid bangs, but a very heavy, blunt fringe can create a strong horizontal line and make the face appear shorter. Choose a lighter, wispy, side-swept fringe or curtain bangs. They keep a portion of your forehead exposed, and provide a soft frame.
 
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See also:
 
What is a slimming haircut?
 
What should I look for in a hairstyle to make my face look less fat?
 
How can I get my hair cut to make my face look thinner?