Style Hair The 16 Best Short Hairstyles For Round Faces Short hairstyles and round faces are an iconic duo. 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 August 17, 2024 Close Photo: DAVID M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES You have more haircut options than you may think if you are an individual blessed with a round face shape. We've found the trendiest short hairstyles for round faces because busy Southern women don't have time to fix a long hairstyle every morning. If you've been debating whether or not you can pull off a short haircut with a round face, we're here to prove that you can. These stylish short haircuts for round faces will be your new inspiration, so bring a picture to the hair salon for your next appointment. 01 of 16 Sleek Center Part with Lob Karwai Tang/Getty Images A center part with super straight strands will complement a round face, especially with a long bob cut just above the shoulders. 02 of 16 Classic Bob with Bangs Getty Images A classic bob haircut with bangs works with the shape of a round face, instead of against. 03 of 16 Asymmetrical Lob David M. Benett/Getty Images An asymmetrical lob provides a nice contrast to the symmetry of a round face. 04 of 16 Face-Framing Bob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair If you want face framing but wish to avoid the potential emphasis it can cause toward your cheeks, ask your stylist to cut a framing that points just below your cheeks toward your jawline. 05 of 16 Soft Waves Steve Granitz/Getty Images Unlike thick curls, which could overwhelm a round face, soft waves add texture without adding width. Beachy, easy waves will work with any length. 06 of 16 Side-Swept Short Bob @styled_by_carolynn A side-swept bob is another haircut for round faces that creates a flattering asymmetrical look. 07 of 16 Completely Side-Swept Jason LaVeris/Getty Images Rock a completely side-swept pixie for a flattering, fun look that you can quickly pin back for busy mornings. 08 of 16 Angular Bob Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images A lob that's shorter in the back and longer in the front creates a flattering, angled look that makes round faces appear longer. 09 of 16 Blunt Pixie JB Lacroix/Getty Images Show off your face shape and save time getting ready with a blunt, modern pixie cut. 10 of 16 Bob with Back Graduation Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair Subtle waves give just the right amount of volume without adding too much width. A bob cut with graduation in the back can add more volume for women with thin hair and round faces. 11 of 16 Effortless Lob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair A lob that hits anywhere below the chin is always a yes, please! Longer strands draw the eye down your face creating a longer appearance. We love how effortless this style is, yet the not-so-styled look is by stylist Chris Jones. 12 of 16 Volume On Top Frederick M. Brown/Stringer/Getty Images Adding volume to the top of any short haircut will be flattering with a round face. 13 of 16 Shoulder-Length Lob Chris Jones / @chrisjones_hair This haircut isn't completely short, but we say it's just the right dance between long enough to wear in a ponytail and short enough to be low maintenance over time. 14 of 16 Angular Lob Steve Granitz/Getty Images An angular cut that's longer in the front and shorter in the back will flatter a round face. 15 of 16 Slicked Back With Volume Paul Archuleta/Getty Images The slicked-back look is trending right now, so add height with a teasing comb to make it work for round faces. 16 of 16 Classic Bob @nikkilee901 A classic bob hairstyle that hits at the chin is not only flattering but also easy to style. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit