27 Slimming Hairstyles For Round, Chubby Faces

Smart hairstyles that give an ultimate twist to a round face and frame it beautifully.

Reviewed by Nick Arrojo, Hair Stylist
Written by Anjali Sayee, BTech
Edited by Asmita De, MA (English)
Fact-checked by Bhumika Daga, MA (English)  • 

The perfect hairstyles to slim down round faces are difficult to find, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. There are some truly fabulous hairstyles for round chubby faces that make your face look leaner. “Women who feel they have a chubby face often make the cardinal sin: bringing their hair forward over the face, mistakenly believing this will hide the fuller shape,” says Nick Arrojo. He adds, “It’s a mistake. Bringing hair forward to the cheeks actually draws attention to the fullest part of anybody’s face: chubby cheeks! Instead of trying to disguise your shape and size, be brave, style your hair back away from your face, expose your eyes, get the twinkle back.”

People with round faces often deal with the problem of looking chubby even if they are skinny below the neck. A round face often gives away a bigger body image, and if you have been struggling to be the hot one from the cute one, we have some hairstyles to help you out. Here is a list of some of the top hairstyles recommended by stylists to shape your face correctly and not make you look plump. Keep scrolling to check them out!

protip_icon Before You Get Started
  • Hair Length: Longer locks are considered ideal for haircuts for chubby faces due to their ability to give you that instant slimming effect.
  • Layering: If you go for face-framing layers, ensure that they follow the contours of the jawline and cheekbones.
  • Texture: Slimming haircuts are suitable for all hair textures.

How To Choose The Right Hairstyle For Your Round Face Shape?

Choosing the right hairstyle for your face shape is about creating balance and enhancing your face shape and features. Since you have an angular face with wide cheeks, opt for styles that add vertical length and minimize the roundness of your face. Long and face-framing layers work well, as they create the illusion of a more elongated face. A long bob (lob) with a slight angle is another excellent choice, giving you a more defined appearance. Pixie cuts with volume at the crown add height and create definition, while asymmetrical cuts elongate the face and provide a modern edge. Side-swept bangs take the focus off your face shape, while textured waves or curls bring softness and create the illusion of a slimmer face. It’s important to avoid blunt, chin-length styles and excessive volume at the sides.

Read on for the best hairstyles that you can try!

27 Hairstyles For Round Chubby Faces

  1. Blunt Bob
  2. Messy Bun
  3. Boho Waves
  4. A Straight, Divine Part
  5. The Pixie Cut
  6. The Mohawk
  7. Bold Bangs
  8. The Sleek And Straight Look
  9. Lovely Layers
  10. Blonde Bob
  11. Long And Luscious Bangs
  12. The Side Part
  13. A-Line Hairstyle
  14. The High Bun
  15. The High Ponytail
  16. The Waterfall Twist
  17. The Half Updo
  18. Milkmaid Braid
  19. Twisted Ponytail
  20. Tight Curls With Fringes
  21. The Side-Twisted Curly Hair
  22. Side Bangs
  23. Loose Ponytail
  24. The Center Part
  25. The Broken Up Curls
  26. Perfectly Pulled Back
  27. The Vintage Glam Look

1. Blunt Bob

Blunt Bob
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Mila Kunis is comfortable playing with textures and cuts like a blunt bob. This sleek look with a side-parting frames her round face perfectly. It adds contrast and depth to her look perfectly.

What You Need

  • Hair straightener
  • Straightening balm
  • Texturizing spray
  • Smoothening serum

How To Style

  1. Cut your hair into a bob.
  2. Wash and dry your hair before using a hair straightener.
  3. Create a side printing and straighten your hair with a hair straightener.
  4. Ensure that you put a straightening balm to protect the hair from the heat.
  5. Apply a smoothening serum and texturizing spray to achieve the finish.

2. Messy Bun

Messy Bun
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Jennifer Lawrence is not only at the peak of her career but is also killing with her stylish hairstyles. The casual yet elegant messy bun makes her face appear longer and slimmer.

What You Need

  • Hairbrush
  • Blow dryer
  • Hair elastic
  • Bobby pins

How To Style

  1. Use the hairbrush to remove all knots and tangles.
  2. Flip your hair upside down and blow dry for a voluminous effect.
  3. Create a high ponytail and secure it with a hair elastic.
  4. Wrap your ponytail into a bun at the top.
  5. Secure with bobby pins and texturizing spray to complete the look.

3. Boho Waves

Short boho waves hairstyle to slim down round faces
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This relaxed look with a side part and super bouncy waves gives off some serious boho vibes. The highlight of this look is that the longer layers help to elongate the face and create more volume near the neck.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 1.5-inch curling iron
  • Paddle brush
  • Sea salt spray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  2. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair.
  3. With the help of a paddle brush, gently brush out all the curls.
  4. Part your hair to one side.
  5. Finish off the look by spritzing on some sea salt spray and scrunching up your curls with your hands.

4. A Straight, Divine Part

A straight and divine parted hairstyle to slim down round faces
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This badass short bob is sure to awaken a sense of power within you. Modern and sleek, this look is especially perfect for working women who want to give off an air of total control and who do not have the time to mess around with intricate hairstyles. The deep side part manages to conceal some of your cheeks. The volume added at the roots elongates your face.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Volumizing mousse
  • Smoothening serum
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into a short bob.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten all your hair.
  4. Take a dollop of volumizing mousse in your hands and work it into the roots of your hair to create volume at the top.
  5. Create a deep parting on one side.
  6. Finish off with some smoothening serum to get rid of any frizz.

5. The Pixie Cut

The pixie cut hairstyle to slim down round faces
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God, no one does a pixie cut better than Ginnifer Goodwin. A pixie cut with a side parting recoups the broad jaw and chin line. The volume created by the subtle spikes on top add length to your face and are the perfect mixture of edgy and feminine.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Volumizing mousse
  • Fine-toothed comb
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into a pixie with choppy layers.
  2. Spritz on some texturizing spray.
  3. Take a dollop of volumizing mousse and work it into the hair at the top of your head.
  4. Use a fine-toothed comb to create some spikes and to part your hair to one side.

protip_icon Did You Know?
Audrey Hepburn is known to have popularized the pixie cut during the 1950s. She wore it in the 1953 movie, “Roman Holiday.”

6. The Mohawk

The mohawk hairstyle to slim down round faces
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OK, I know you must be thinking, what woman in her right mind would voluntarily sport a Mohawk? I’ll tell you what kind of woman. The kind who believes in making her own rules and playing by them. Plus, it draws the eyes upwards, thus diverting attention away from the roundness of your face.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Strong hold hair gel
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some texturizing spray.
  2. Spread some strong hold hair gel all over your fingers.
  3. With the help of your fingers, push all the hair on top of your head towards the center to create a Mohawk.
protip_icon Trivia
The mohawk hairstyle is also known as Mohican. The Mohawk community is believed to be the inspiration behind this hairstyle.

7. Bold Bangs

Bold bangs hairstyle to slim down round faces
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Now, this is a look I have experimented with and absolutely love. Getting these dramatic bangs almost makes you feel like a whole new person and gives you a kind of confidence you never knew you had. While the straightened layers frame your face from the sides, the edgy bangs play up the eyes, making them the focus.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Smoothening serum
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into layers and straight bangs that end at your eyebrows.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten all your hair.
  4. Straighten your bangs until they are absolutely poker straight.
  5. Finish off with a smoothening serum to get rid of any frizz.

8. The Sleek And Straight Look

Sleek bob hairstyle to slim down round faces
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It doesn’t matter if you are a college student, a working woman, or a full-time mother. This hairstyle caters to every woman’s needs. The shoulder length hair will help streamline the roundness of your face and accentuate your chin and neck.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Volumizing mousse
  • Straightening iron
  • Smoothening serum
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into a long bob that is shorter at the back of your head and longer in front, on either side of your face.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and a small dollop of volumizing mousse.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten all your hair.
  4. Part your hair onto one side.
  5. Finish off with some smoothening serum to get a sleek look.

9. Lovely Layers

Long layered hairstyle to slim down round faces
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Honestly, Gigi Hadid can do no wrong. Take this style, for example. Her layered cut done up in bouncy curls add volume all around her face, thus exaggerating her look, instead of focusing on her round face. Absolutely genius, this style.

What You Need
  • Volumizing mousse
  • 3-inch hair rollers
  • Blow dryer
  • Round brush
  • Smoothening serum
  • Medium hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into some long layers.
  2. Prep your washed, damp hair with some volumizing mousse.
  3. Picking up 4-5-inch sections of hair at a time, insert the rollers into all of your hair.
  4. Blow dry all your rolled up hair until it is completely dry.
  5. Remove the rollers and gently run a round brush throughout your curls to unravel them.
  6. Part your hair on one side.
  7. Finish off with some smoothening serum and medium hold hairspray to get a more polished look.

10. Blonde Bob

Blonde bob hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you are looking for the best short hairstyles for fat faces, then here it is! There is definitely something classically romantic about soft curls. And when done on a short shag bob with side-swept bangs, they instantly draw the attention away from the widest part of your face and make it appear thinner.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 1.5-inch curling iron
  • Straightening iron
  • Paddle brush
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into a short bob and side swept bangs.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  3. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, curl the ends of all your hair.
  4. Straighten your bangs.
  5. Part your bangs onto one side.
  6. Gently run a paddle brush throughout your curls to loosen them up and finish off the look.

11. Long And Luscious Bangs

Long and luscious bangs to slim down round faces
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Now this is a style that I want to try out on a date night. Look, how girly and romantic it looks! The luscious bangs done up in curls softly frame your face while the tousled side braid draws the attention towards it. It also elongates your face.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 2-inch curling iron
  • Hair elastics
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into layers and long, face framing bangs.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  3. Picking up 2-3-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair.
  4. Run your fingers throughout your curls to unravel them.
  5. Gather all your hair in the front on one side and braid it right till the end.
  6.  Secure the ends with a hair elastic.
  7. Part your bangs on to one side. (You can curl your bangs once more to get a more polished look)
  8. Finish off with a few spritzes of light-hold hairspray.

12. The Side Part

The side part hairstyle to slim down round faces
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This look has something mysterious about it, doesn’t it? It kinda reminds me of a classic Bond girl who has killer hair and hides dangerous secrets. Parting your hair above the middle of either eyebrow helps in creating asymmetry in your face, resulting in face-flattering angles.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Sea salt spray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  2. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten all your hair.
  3. Spritz on some sea salt spray on the lower half of your hair and scrunch it up with your fingers to create some rough waves.
  4. Create a deep parting one side and flip all your hair over your shoulder to finish off the look.

13. A-Line Hairstyle

A-line hairstyle to slim down round faces
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A long bob with pointed edges on either side, this style is edgy in the most literal sense of the word. The sharp and equal hair on both sides provide symmetry to your face and make your face and neck look longer. Plus, it will make you look incredibly smart and put together.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Smoothening serum
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into an A-line bob that is short at the back and tapers towards longer ends in the front.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten your hair until they are poker straight.
  4. Finish off with some smoothening serum to get rid of any frizz.

14. The High Bun

High bun hairstyle to slim down round faces
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Kendall Jenner is always on top of the hair game, isn’t she? Her choppy bangs picturesquely frame her face from all three sides and conceal her cheeks. The high bun draws the attention upwards. Basically, this style ticks all the boxes in our checklist of face slimming hairstyles.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Bobby pins
  • Fine-toothed comb
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into two tiered bangs that are longer on the sides and short in the middle.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, straighten all your hair.
  4. Leaving your bangs out, gather all your hair into a bun at the very top of your head.
  5. Secure the bun to your head by pushing bobby pins into it all around the bun’s circumference.
  6. Use a fine-toothed comb to smoothen your bangs.
  7. Finish off the look with some light hold hairspray.

15. The High Ponytail

The high ponytail hairstyle to slim down round faces
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This look is the epitome of the typical high school teenager style. The wavy high ponytail creates an impeccable definition for round face shapes. It draws the attention to the top of your head, and adds to its height and volume, underplaying the roundness of your face. This is the best hairstyle for chubby faces, as it is doable in less than five minutes.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Wide-toothed comb
  • Hair elastics
  • Sea salt spray
How To Style

1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some texturizing spray.
2. Comb all your hair back and tie it into a high ponytail.
3. Spritz on some sea salt spray onto your ponytail and scrunch it up with your hands to create some beachy waves.

16. The Waterfall Twist

The waterfall twist hairstyle to slim down round faces
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The first time I watched a tutorial for this look I was like there is no way I’m going to be able to do this. Then I actually tried it out and proved myself wrong. Not only is waterfall effect created by this look stunning, but it also drapes your hair perfectly around your face to slim down its roundness.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Fine-toothed comb
  • Bobby pins
  • Sea salt spray
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some texturizing spray.
  2.  From the left side of your face, pick up a 2-inch section of hair from near your temple.
  3. Divide this section into 3 horizontal parts. We will label the bottom section as section 1, middle section as section 2, and the top section as section 3.
  4. Twist section 1 OVER section 2. Now, section 1 is your middle section.
  5. Now, twist section 3 over section 1. Then, drop section 3. There are now only 2 sections remaining in your hand.
  6. Twist the bottom section OVER the top of the top section.
  7. Then, pick up a section of hair from the top from right next to the section 3 that we had dropped. Twist this new section 3 over the middle section and drop it completely. This is basically creating the waterfall effect.
  8. Continue doing this till you have reached the back of your head.
  9. At the end, simply braid the hair a couple of times and pin it at the back of your head.
  10. Repeat step 2 to 9 on the other side.
  11.  Spritz on some sea salt spray and scrunch up your hair with your hands to get some beachy waves.
  12. Finish off with some light hold hairspray to secure the style in place.

17. The Half Updo

The half updo hairstyle to slim down round faces
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Have a wedding to attend? Perhaps a fancy dinner party? If it’s a formal occasion, this updo style is perfect for it. The teased-up pouf at the top of your head fulfills its sole purpose of adding volume on top. Thus, it makes your face look slimmer in contrast. Pretty clever, isn’t it?

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 2-inch curling iron
  • Sectioning clip
  • Teasing comb
  • Fine-toothed comb
  • Bobby pins
  • Smoothening serum
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  2. Curl the lower half of all your hair.
  3. About 1 inch in, section off all the hair along the front hairline around your face, using a sectioning clip.
  4. Start teasing the hair behind your sectioned off hair, using a teasing comb.
  5. Once all that hair has been teased, comb back the sectioned off hair and smooth it over the teased part to cover it, with the help of a fine-toothed comb.
  6. Gather all the hair covering your teased hair and pin it in the center at the back of your head.
  7. Finish off with some smoothening serum to get rid of any frizz

18. Milkmaid Braid

Braided bun hairstyle to slim down round faces
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There’s a reason this milkmaid braid look is there on every hair YouTuber’s channel right now. Not only is this braided stupid simple to recreate, but it also looks so intricate that it completely diverts the attention from your face.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Hair elastics
  • U pins
  • Bobby pins
  • Medium hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some texturizing spray.
  2. Part your hair down the middle and divide your hair into two sections, one on each side.
  3. Leave aside a few strands of hair in front to frame your face.
  4. Braid both sections of your hair till the ends and secure them with hair elastics so that you end up with two pigtails.
  5. Take your left pigtail, place it on top of your head like a headband, and pin it above your right ear.
  6. Use some bobby pins and U pins along the length of the left braid to further secure it to your head. (Pro-tip: spray some hairspray onto your bobby pins and U pins before putting them in as the hairspray will prevent them from slipping out of your hair too easily)
  7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with your right braid.
  8. Finish off with a few spritzes of medium hold hairspray to secure the braids in place.

19. Twisted Ponytail

Twisted ponytail hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you’re tired of the routine low ponytail hairstyles, then it’s time to try this sexy twist. This look simply involves a bit of twisting at the back and flipping the ponytail in front. The bangs slim down your face and the ponytail draws attention towards your neck.

What You Need
  • Texturizing spray
  • Hair elastics
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into two tiered bangs that are longer on the sides and short in the middle.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some texturizing spray.
  3. Leaving aside your bangs, gather all your hair onto one side, over one shoulder.
  4. From the opposite side of where all your hair has been gathered, pick up a 2-inch section of hair from under your ear and divide it into 2 sections.
  5. Start twisting these 2 sections of hair towards the directions where all your hair is gathered. Keep adding more hair to this twisted braid with each subsequent twist.
  6. Once you have reached till opposite end of your neck, gather the twisted braid and the rest of your hair and tie it into a ponytail.
  7. Finish off with a few spritzes of light hold hairspray to secure the twisted braid in place.

20. Tight Curls With Fringes

Tight curls with fringes hairstyle to slim down round faces
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There’s something kitsch about this hair look, and I mean that in the best possible way. The tight curls capture attention in such a way that anyone looking at you will not be able to notice anything else, especially the roundness of your face. This hairstyle is great for anyone with high cheekbones and a prominent forehead.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 3/4th inch curling iron
  • Straightening iron
  • Strong hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into some straight bangs that fall right up till your eyebrows.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  3. Picking up 1-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair, right from the roots till the ends.
  4. Straighten your bangs.
  5. Finish off with some strong-hold hairspray to prevent the curls from unraveling throughout the day.

21. The Side-Twisted Curly Hair

The side-twisted curly hair hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you are a biker chick (or like to pretend that you are one) then this look is made just for you. The faux cornrows on one side draw attention towards your hair and the voluminous and wild curls burrow your face and make it look smaller.

What You Need
  • Volumizing mousse
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 1.5-inch curling iron
  • Paddle brush
  • Fine-toothed comb
  • Bobby pins
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and volumizing mousse.
  2. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair.
  3. Gently run a paddle brush through your curls to roughen them up a little.
  4. Part your hair onto one side.
  5. On the side with lesser hair, using a fine-toothed comb, divide your hair into 4 sections, starting from your parting till your ear.
  6. French twist (adding more hair with each subsequent twist) each of the 4 sections of hair, starting from near your forehead till you reach the point where your parting ends.
  7. Secure the twisted hair with the help of bobby pins.
  8. Finish off the look with a few spritzes of light hold hairspray.

22. Side Bangs

Side bangs hairstyle to slim down round faces
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When I think of a rich, elegant woman hosting a gala dinner, this is the picture that springs to my mind. The long, side swept fringe is perfect for anyone with a round face and a long forehead. The classy bun can be done up in about 5 minutes.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Straightening iron
  • Hair elastics
  • Bobby pins
  • Smoothening serum
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into long side swept bangs.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  3. Leaving out your bangs, gather all your hair and tie it into a low ponytail.
  4. Twist the ponytail right till the end and roll it up into a messy bun.
  5. Secure the bun to the back of your head by pushing bobby pins into the bun, all around its circumference.
  6. Straighten your bangs and sweep them over to one side.
  7. Finish off with some smoothening serum and light hold hairspray to get a more polished look.

23. Loose Ponytail

Loose ponytail hairstyle to slim down round faces
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When I look at this hairstyle, I imagine a bohemian artist who lives in a little shack on the beach. The low ponytail with beachy waves looks so effortless because it literally requires minimal time and effort. The messy tendrils and the middle partition work perfectly together to frame your face and hide your wide cheekbones.

What You Need
  • Sea salt spray
  • Hair elastics
How To Style
  1. Spritz some sea salt spray onto your washed, wet hair.
  2. Scrunch up your hair with your hands and let your hair air dry.
  3. Part your hair down the middle.
  4. Leave out a few strands of hair in front to frame your face.
  5. Gather all your hair at the neck and tie it into a low ponytail to finish off the look.

24. The Center Part

The center part hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you want to look like an ethereal being, then opt for this style. A center partition with long layers and soft curls is the perfect option for a round face. Long hair helps elongate the face and curls give fullness near your neck. Hence, it is perfect in every way possible.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 2-inch curling iron
  • Round brush
  • Smoothening serum
  • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  2. Picking up 4-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair.
  3. Gently run a round brush through your hair to loosen up the curls.
  4. Part your hair down the middle.
  5. Finish off with some smoothening serum and light hold hairspray to give a polished look to your curls.

25. The Broken Up Curls

The broken-up curls hairstyle to slim down round faces
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This style is as simple to do as it looks. Even a hairstyling novice can perfect this look the first time they try it. The shoulder length curls not only make you look sexy but also make your face seem thinner and elongated.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • Texturizing spray
  • 1-inch curling iron
  • Paddle brush
  • Sea salt spray
How To Style
  1. Get your hair cut into a shoulder length bob.
  2. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  3. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair.
  4. Run a paddle brush throughout your curls to roughen them up.
  5. Finish off with a few spritzes of sea salt spray and scrunching up your hair with your hands.

26. Perfectly Pulled Back

Perfectly pulled back hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you are the maid-of-honor at your BFF’s wedding or are looking for a prom hairstyle, then this is just the look for you. A round face can look extra perfect when the hair is pulled back nicely, showcasing all your beauty. Curls look best on round faces as they add bounce and volume to your hairstyle. The side parted bangs help in creating a youthful look.

What You Need
    • Texturizing spray
    • Heat protectant serum/spray
    • Hair elastic
    • Bobby pins
    • U pins
    • 1-inch curling iron
    • Bejeweled hair clip
    • Light hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant and texturizing spray.
  2. Part your hair on one side.
  3. Leaving out a few tendrils of hair to frame your face, gather all your hair into a low ponytail.
  4. Divide the ponytail into two parts, twist them right till their ends, then roll them up into a bun.
  5. Secure the bun to the back of your head by pushing bobby pins into the bun all around its circumference.
  6. Curl the tendrils of hair that you left out in the front to achieve a softer look.
  7. Add a bejeweled clip wherever you desire and finish off with a few spritzes of light hold hairspray.

27. The Vintage Glam Look

The vintage glam hairstyle to slim down round faces
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If you have always harbored the desire to look like those gorgeous pin-up girls, then you have come to the right place. This vintage glam look with a side parting and tight curls is the perfect choice to complement your round face. The deep side partitioning helps to soften up the roundness of your face.

What You Need
  • Heat protectant serum/spray
  • 1.5-inch curling iron
  • Bobby pins
  • Strong hold hairspray
How To Style
  1. Prep your washed, dried hair with some heat protectant.
  2. Part your hair on one side.
  3. Picking up 2-inch sections of hair at a time, curl all your hair, right from the roots till the ends.
  4. Pick up a couple of curls from the front and pin them up to the side of your face to get a fuller and curlier look.
  5. Finish off with some strong hold hairspray to prevent the curls from unraveling through the day.

There you have it! That’s our list of the best hairstyles for round faces. On a serious note, don’t obsess over the roundness of your face. You look beautiful just the way you are. These hairstyles enhance your facial features and face shape to your advantage. You can add some highlights or lowlights, or opt for a balayage or ombre to add some color and depth to your hair. In her informative YouTube video, Chi Li discusses the best and worst hairstyles for individuals with a round face with personalized insights. Chi Li encourages the viewers by saying, “Discovering styles that truly elongate and flatter your face is truly important (i).” In the beginning, you may have to keep referring back to this article to see what works for your face shape. But, over time, you will become a pro at styling your tresses. When you are confident about how you look, that raises the stakes to a whole new level and makes you look even more fierce and beautiful.

Infographic: Makeup Tips For Fuller Faces

There are several gorgeous and genius hairstyles to help you camouflage a chubby face. However, it does not hurt to have more tricks up your sleeve to distract attention away from the fullness of your face. Makeup hacks to define the roundness of your features are a blessing.

Click the infographic below to learn more about cool makeup tips for chubby faces.

makeup tips for fuller faces (infographic)

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are curtain bangs good for round faces?

Yes, curtain bangs can complement round faces. They draw your eyes towards the cheeks and define the cheekbones.

Do wispy bangs look good on round faces?

Yes, they are ideal for round faces. The long wispy bangs frame a round face more perfectly than the short bangs.

Is long or short hair better for a chubby face?

Long hair on round faces is ideal and universally appealing because it lengthens the face. If you have a round face, the ideal cut should be a few inches below the chin or longer. Never wear the shortest layers. Like just above your earlobe, because doing so can make you look dated, which no one wants.

Is curly hair good for a chubby face?

As long as the curls start below the lips, you can wear curls on round faces without adding to the dreaded width on the sides.

Can bangs help balance out a round face shape?

Straight fringes are a no-no for round face shapes, because they draw attention to the fullness of your face. You can instead choose a thick, side-swept fringe that is cut at a sharp angle for a flattering fringe look.

Can hair color or highlights help flatter a round face shape?

Choose darker hues to get hair color with highlights to accentuate a round or chubby face. The hair doesn’t have to be very dark; just a few shades darker than your natural hair color can be a subtle way to lift your cheekbones and narrow your jawline.

Should I consider face-framing layers to complement my round face shape?

Layers that frame the face are great for narrowing down round faces. Some hair can be left loose around the face when pulled back into a ponytail or bun.

Key Takeaways

  • Individuals with round faces should opt for hairstyles that minimize the width of the cheeks.
  • Hairstyles such as face-framing layers or long bobs help create an illusion of a long face
  • A voluminous pixie with side parting draws the attention away from the broad jawline and chin.
  • You can opt for warm-toned blushes to accentuate your cheekbones.
Hairstyles For Round Chubby Faces

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Are you struggling to find the perfect hairstyle for your round face? Check out the video below for some great ideas to inspire you and say goodbye to bad hair days!

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