Did you know that 61% of Americans feel like their image is stuck in a rut?
The same study found that 64%of Americans are even bored with their appearance. The culprit of this boredom is something that tends to stay the same year after year—our hair.
Over half of those polled say that their hair is responsible for their style rut.
So, if you’re in the mood to freshen up your look, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re discussing hair color and haircuts for round faces. Round faces are those where the width matches the length (sometimes accompanied by fuller cheeks, too).
Keep reading if that’s you!
The Dos ofHaircuts for Round Faces
Most individuals with round faces benefit from haircuts and styles that reduce the appearance of roundness or fullness. Certain looks—like chin-length bobs—draw attention to fuller faces, whereas voluminous pixie cuts can elongate and thin out the face.
When it comes to haircuts, consider the following:
Doenjoy bangs for round faces, but make them more side-swept than blunt.
Dolet your hair grow out! The longer your hair is, the more flattering it is for your face shape. To style,ask your stylist forsome face-framing layers, and when you’re at home, consider beachy waves.
Doconsider a pixie cut with lots of volume on top. The angled look of this cut—complete with its shorter sides—gives your face more edge. Make the top a bit longer to add some volume, which can give the appearance of a longer face.
When it comes to hair color, you’ve got lots of options. Both light and dark colors can flatter a rounder face. Still,doknow that the darker your hair is, the less obvious face shape is—so maybe try deeper hues first to see if that style tip works for you.
The Don’ts ofHaircuts for Round Faces
Now that you know what the best haircut for a round face is, let’s discuss the don’ts.
Don’topt for blunt bangs, which can exaggerate the fullness of your cheeks.
In fact,don’tgo for anything too blunt, such as that chin-length bob we mentioned earlier. A blunt bob has the same effect as blunt bangs—making your face appear even rounder.
Don’tcenter-part your hair if you can help it! Since the part goes down the middle, it only highlights the fullness on each side. Instead, try side-swept looks.
Tight curlsare a bigdon’t for round faces as they make your face look wider. Large, loose curls are more flattering! They naturally slim your face down.
When it comes to hair color for round faces, the onlydon’t we have is tonot be afraid of tryingnew things. Own your face shape; try any color you love. If you don’t like it, that’s what your hairstylist is there to help you with.
These Beauty Tips Make the Cut
Round faces are adorable.
Using these guidelines, you can highlight your cute, full cheeks in a way that’s flattering as can be!
As always, remember to ask your hairstylist if you have any questions regarding your face shape and complementary styles, cuts, and colors. At GibsonHair + Makeup, a premier hair salon in Charleston, we’re equipped with the tools and knowledge to make you love what you see when you look in the mirror.
