Hairstyle for a Chubby Face

Woman with a chubby face
Photo: Stockyimages/Shutterstock
Q: Can you give some tips for hairstyles for women with a chubby face? What is the better choice for chubby faces (chubby cheeks), long or short hair?
 
A: Choosing between long or short hair is less important when dealing with a chubby or round face than making sure the hairstyle you choose creates the illusion of length and draws the eye upward rather than outward.
 
The golden rule: height over width. Any hairstyle for a fuller face should feature volume at the crown and little or no extra volume at the sides to create a vertical silhouette. Avoid harsh, blunt cutting lines (especially straight-across bangs) and cuts that end precisely at the widest part of the cheeks or jawline. Instead, choose soft edges and curved lines that blend into the rest of the haircut.
 

The Best Length

Both long and short hairstyles can be flattering. There are beautiful long styles for fuller faces, just as there are stylish short cuts that complement rounder cheeks. The key is not the length itself, but how the individual elements of the haircut work together:
 
• Long Hair: Opt for long, layers that begin below the chin to create vertical movement without adding bulk around the cheeks. Soft waves starting below the jawline work beautifully, provided the roots at the crown remain lifted.
 
• Medium Hair: A long bob that sits a little below the collar is one of the most flattering options available. An angled, long bob - slightly longer in the front than the back - draws the eye down and visually elongates the neck.
 
• Short Hair: A textured pixie cut with extra height on top and tapered sides, or an angled, layered bob, works extremely well. Keep the sides smooth so the cheeks aren't accentuated.
 
Hairstyles for women with a chubby face
 

Bangs

Bangs can work well, but the style matters. Heavy, straight-across bangs will shorten the appearance of the face and emphasize its width.
 
Instead, choose side-swept bangs, curtain bangs, or lightly textured bangs that blend into the rest of the haircut. These hairstyles soften the face and maintain a more elongated look.
 

Styling and Color

Styling and color placement are just as crucial as the cut itself:
 
• Strategic Color: Adding subtle highlights around the crown draws the eye upward, while keeping slightly deeper tones near the jawline creates a subtle, slimming shadow.
 
• Root Lift: Blow-drying with lift at the roots, adding texture through the crown, and keeping the sides smooth can make a lot of difference. Even a flattering haircut can lose its shape if it becomes too flat on top or too full around the cheeks.
 
©Hairfinder.com
 
See also:
 
Can you give me some ideas for hairstyles for big cheeks?
 
I have a full kind of round face, how should I wear my hair?
 
Will short hair make you look skinny or fat?