The best haircuts for a round face add height and angles to balance facial proportions. Styles with volume on top and shorter sides work best.
The best haircuts for a round face add height and angles to balance facial proportions. Styles with volume on top and shorter sides work best.
Choosing the right haircut for a round face can completely change how your features look. The goal is simple: create structure and length. With the right style, a round face can look sharper and more defined. This guide explains which haircuts work best and why.
What is a round face shape?
A round face has soft angles, similar width and length, and fuller cheeks. The jawline is usually smooth rather than sharp.
Best haircuts for round face shapes
- High fade with volume on top
- Pompadour
- Quiff haircut
- Side part with taper
- Textured crop with height
- Faux hawk
- Undercut with longer top
At Brothers Parturi, barbers focus on adding height and sharp lines to balance round face shapes.
How to choose the right haircut for a round face (Step-by-step)
- Avoid haircuts with too much volume on the sides
- Choose styles that add height on top
- Go for fades or tapers to slim the face
- Use texture to create angles
- Ask your barber to shape the hairline cleanly
Haircuts to avoid for round faces
- Buzz cuts with no fade
- Bowl cuts
- Straight fringes covering the forehead
- Long hair with no layers
- Even-length cuts on all sides
These styles can make the face appear wider.
FAQs (People Also Ask)
What haircut makes a round face look slimmer?
Haircuts with short sides and volume on top make a round face look slimmer.
Are fades good for round faces?
Yes. Fades remove bulk from the sides and create a sharper appearance.
Can round faces have long hair?
Yes, but it should include layers and volume on top to avoid looking flat.
Is a side part good for a round face?
Absolutely. Side parts add angles and break facial symmetry.
Author: Professional Barber, Brothers Parturi
Last Updated: February 2026