Short Hairstyles for Round Faces

Everybody’s face is different, some of us have square faces, and others round or very thin faces. We choose our makeup carefully according to the shape of our face and same rules applies with hairstyles. A hairstyle that suits a very thin face may not suit a round face. If you have a round face and would like to have a short hairstyle then there are number of tips you should follow.

How to Choose Short Hair Styles for Round Shaped Faces

Firstly, you should always choose a good and reputable hairdresser that knows what they are doing. Also take the time to choose the hairstyle that you really like, buy some hair magazines or some woman’s magazines. If you show your preferred short hairstyle to your hairdresser, they can then adapt it according to your face.

Those with round faces should avoid very bold, short and brutal cuts. These kinds of haircuts, certainly do not compliment a round face. The aim of the short haircut should be that either you or your hairdresser chooses is to minimize the roundness of your face.

Short Layers Hairstyles: Having layers which are cut properly is essential for a short style on a round face. This is particularly important if you have curly hair. Having badly cut layers with curly hair will simply weigh down your hair. The last thing you want if you have a round face is to add fullness to the side of your head with your curls.

Short Chin Length Hairstyle: A short hairstyle that falls just below your chin is perfect for round faces as it will elongate your face. A cut which gives you wispy ends is more suitable and endearing for a round face than one with blunt end lengths. Blunt end lengths tend to widen the face, and are very unsuitable for round faces.

Hair Partition Choices for Round Faces

A side parted or deep side parted hair are the best choice for round faces as they frames the facial area. Easy-Hairstyles.com says that hairstyles with wispy bangs looks very flattering on round shaped faces. See photos below:

   1. Krinten Dunst’s Short Hairstyle with side swept bangs.                                                                           
        2. Emma Stone’s Deep side parted hair with asymmetrical legnth.

  3. Ginnifer Goodwin’s Pixie haircut enhances the eyes and chin

Hairstyles Pictures for Round Shaped Face Women