The Round Face and Suitable Hairstyles
In an effort to help readers come to understand the elements involved in selecting a flattering hairstyle for various face shapes, today we're taking a look at the round face. Individuals with round faces have a specific set of challenges, regardless of the effect of the other facial features.
The round face is characterized by being roughly even in the distance from the chin to the hairline as it is from side to side at the cheekbone level. It differs from the square face shape by being more rounded and lacking the angularity present at the jaw line and upper forehead.
Fringe areas should feature angled, curved, or asymmetrical lines rather than horizontal ones so as to prevent emphasizing the width of the face. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways as shown in the images accompanying this article.
Style One:
This style is a variation of the pixie cut. It is short and layered, styled to lie close to the scalp, and would work especially well with wavy hair. The bangs are cut in a curved line and then notched to give texture and create an asymmetrical look.
The close-cut sides and slight lift on top combine to create the illusion that the head is longer vertically, and thus more oval in shape.
Style Two:
This is a long blunt cut style with razor-cut layers framing the face. The hair is styled with a center parting and a curved line around the face to keep the softness, while the length gives the illusion of a longer face by camouflaging the width of the face.
The overall effect is a smooth, soft look. This is an ideal style for those with naturally straight, fine-to-medium hair.
Style Three:
This is another short, gamine haircut with textured bangs. This style is excellent for those with straight hair and can easily be styled as shown to create lots of lift and volume in the short layers or with minimal volume to give a sleeker, smoother look.
This style features an off-center parting and wedge-shaped bangs that are heavily textured with a razor. Like style one, this style creates the appearance that the face is longer by adding height and therefore gives the impression that the face is an oval as opposed to being round.
Style Four:
This is a long hair style featuring an angle-cut fringe and layering around the face on a basic blunt cut. The off-centered and angled parting draws the eye upward, while the closeness on the sides and length help to stretch the face into a more oval appearance.
The bangs, while angle-cut, are also textured to offer a softer look and keep the face from appearing angular. This style would be excellent for those individuals with other features (such as prominent noses, wide-spaced or close-set eyes, etc.) that need a style that distracts.
Style Five:
This long layered hairstyle offers more volume and curl than the previous styles. The style creates the needed illusion of length by using the added volume and lift at the top of the head and the extra length to counter the volume on the sides.
The bangs are wispy, and the hair is styled with an off-center parting. The layered curls are styled to frame the face and enhance the impression that the face is more oval. This is a great style for those who have thick, curly, or wavy hair.
Style Six:
Here's a style option chosen to show that you don't have to have super-short hair on a round face. The style is completely asymmetrical and center-parted. The base style is a wedge-cut back that progresses to an A-line bob in front. The hair is styled straight and is razor-cut to give smooth texture to the look.
The long fringe framing the face helps to create the impression of elongation and the appearance of an oval face. The asymmetry makes the style ideal for those with other challenges due to prominent or out-of-balance features.
Style Seven:
This mid-long razor-cut style offers a wispy fringe area and an off-center parting. The angle of the bangs area helps to create a smooth look and helps create the impression of an oval shape.
The style can be finished as shown for an up-to-date and trendy look or can be blown smooth with a round brush, turning the ends under to make the look sleek and smooth. This style works well for those who have fine-to-medium-textured hair.
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