Hairstyle Tip: A great haircut for a round face is one that is a little longer in the front and shorter in the back and hits between the chin and shoulder. This creates an illusion in the front that appears to lengthen the face.
Image taken in New York City on September 16, 2008
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Emma Stone
Hairstyle Tip: Waves created around the face and then loosely pulled back into a low, side bun look excellent on a round face shape. The loose waves in front create a soft eye line that leads to the full, low bun, causing the face to appear more linear.
Image taken in Las Vegas on June 12, 2008
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Kelly Osbourne
Hairstyle Tip: People with round faces should avoid super-short or chin-length, blunt bobs. This will widen the face even more by drawing the eye out. Though Osbourne is pulling off the look here, it's not recommended.
When you're styling your hair, there are loads of factors to consider: hair color, hair cut, what you're wearing, how you're feeling, how much effort you're willing to put in ... The list goes on. So, if you're stressing over finding the perfect hairstyle for your round face shape, we've got you covered.
In the past, finding hairstyles for round faces wasn't exactly easy. It seemed like all the styles out there were tailored for oval faces or heart shapes. In fact, it's safe to say the round face shape was the most forgotten face shape category. But now, with a little innovation and the help of gorgeous round-faced celebs, finding these types of hairstyles just got a whole lot easier.
We grilled Aussie celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa on her best tips for flattering round faces. From tousled blowouts to pretty updos, the hairstyles we found work for any occasion.
