Hairstyles for Round Face Shapes
Pictures of Hairstyles for Round Faces

Why this cut works:

• The gentle waves deflect the roundness of the face. But be careful with curls. Extremely curly or flat hair can accentuate roundness.
• Michelle's hair has texture, which is important on a round face. Be careful with short haircuts -- your head can appear rounder with a bob, especially if you were also blessed with a short neck. A few textured layers can really make this cut work.
• Wispy ends are more flattering to a round face than blunt, one-length ends, which tend to widen the face.

While Michelle Williams's soft curls in the preceding picture were flattering to her round(ish) face, the last thing you want to do if you have a round face is add fullness to the sides of your head. If you have curly hair, cut in layers to weigh it down and make sure to grow it a couple inches or more below your chin.

Why this look on Lisa Rinna works:

Long, side-sweeping bangs are universally flattering to all face shapes, but work especially well on women with round faces.
You never want short hair to fall flat against the sides of the head. Lisa's hair here has a lot of texture, which is a must for a round face.

Here, Katie Holmes shows off a sophisticated look that works well on round faces.

Why this look on Mandy Moore (a classic round face) works:

• Long layers are universally flattering on everyone and are a great pick for women with round faces. They help elongate the face. This cut has layers that begin at the chin.
• Wavy hair can mask roundness.
• Length also elongates her face.