Style Hair The 15 Best Curly Hairstyles For Round Faces Make the most of your curls on a round face shape. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 30, 2024 Close Photo: @timm.morrison Your face shape can either work with you or against you when it comes to styling curly hair. Luckily, if you've lucked out with beautiful curly locks, there's no reason to hide them behind a hairstyle that isn't right for your face shape. What to keep in mind when sculpting those curls? You want to go with haircuts—your choice of length, layers, bangs, and all—that help elongate the round face shape, and don't be afraid to add definition with a center part or framing layers. Many flattering cuts try to draw attention away from the jawline, so it's important to take note of where your curls are falling and how they're being shaped around the face. From short hairstyles to long ones, we've got the 15 best curly hairstyles for your round face that will provide inspiration for your next salon visit. 01 of 15 Volume & Layer-Packed Lob Getty Images Unlike a typical lob—also known as a long bob—which is usually a more blunt cut, this voluminous style wows with a bunch of layers throughout to create extreme body and lift at the roots. That volume helps to elongate a round face for a more flattering look. 02 of 15 Classic Bob Getty Images When in doubt, a classic bob always exudes elegance and style. It has the added bonus of being able to work well for most hair types. With soft curls and subtle ends, the softness of the round jawline won't be further accentuated by the shape of this cut. Sometimes a round face prefers a bob that hits a little below the chin instead. 03 of 15 Layered Curly Haircut @jaye_edwards When in doubt, layers always complement curls, and this lob is the perfect example of how even longer layers make a huge difference to flatter a face. 04 of 15 Vintage-Style Short Bob Getty Images Most haircuts meant for round faces strive to draw attention away from the jawline. While this particular vintage style will not do that, it will unexpectedly work for someone with a round face because the curls add enough body on top and on the sides to balance out the roundness of the face. Not only do we love its simplicity, but also the retro feel too. 05 of 15 Face-Framing Center Part Getty Images While a side part is a great choice, we love how a center part can give some unexpectedly flattering definition to the soft round face shape. This layer-filled cut looks great because it lets the natural curls really shine. 06 of 15 Baby Bangs @timm.morrison It might seem unexpected by bangs of all sorts can flatter round face. Baby bangs paired with a shaggy lob actually complement your natural bone structure and draw attention to your eyes. 07 of 15 Thick Cropped Haircut Getty Images This cropped pixie style works best for those with bigger, looser curl patterns. It will add a soft, bouncing look of movement despite the short cut. The thick, voluminous hair helps balance the round face in ways not all short hair cuts can. 08 of 15 Curly Short Bob @misahara5 Curls look extra voluminous and bouncy on a chin-grazing bob with layers to add depth. Add side-swept bangs for major personality. 09 of 15 Mid-Length with Chin-Length Layers Getty Images With a smaller, tighter curl pattern, chin-length layers help to elongate and frame a round face. For additional context: With a more oval shaped face, you would want the face-framing layers to hit more at the bottom of the cheekbones instead. 10 of 15 Shag with Bangs @salsalhair We love the cool, effortless feel that any shag-esque cut brings. While this style will not obscure the jawline, it will accentuate the smooth lines of the face with curls and short bangs. 11 of 15 Curly Pixie Haircut @smallbatchhair When going for a pixie cut on curly hair, make sure to keep your curls to frame your face—why waste the beauty of natural texture? 12 of 15 Old Hollywood Side Part Getty Images For a longer cut, a deep side part is always flattering on a round face shape. If you are interested in creating the illusion of an elongated face, this style is the right choice for you. No matter how big your curls are, the one-sidedness of the style helps take attention away from the width of the face. 13 of 15 Angular Bob @styled_by_carolynn With curls that are longer in the front, the round face will be elongated and framed in a more flattering style than a single-length cut. 14 of 15 Ultra Side-Swept Lob Getty Images This side-swept style elongates the round face by using a heavy side part and bangs to draw attention away from the jawline. The lob-length never ceases to be flattering on just about everyone. 15 of 15 Shoulder-Length with Tiered Layers Pinterest This style is all about letting those curls run loose, and it completely balances the round face. This cut is full of layers, which will create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style. Frequently Asked Questions What hairstyle is best for curly hair with round faces? A layered cut is key for naturally curly hair, whether you have a long, shoulder-length, or short haircut. Layers will help shape your hair and frame a round face in a flattering way. What curly hairstyles for round faces are trending for 2024? Curly shags and curly bangs are on the rise in 2024. Women with curls and round faces are able to make the most of curtain bangs, wispy fringe, and plenty of layers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit