Bangs and side partings, graduated haircuts with long layers, smooth shoulder-length bobs… Experts tell you which haircuts best suit round faces.
Perfect haircuts for round faces: the ultimate guide
When the face is very round, sometimes you want to make it visually longer, and when it is elongated, you dream of making it a little wider. The contradiction of life: people always want what they don't have, especially when it comes to hair. But instead of getting upset, you should learn to use what you have and do it with benefit.
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This is especially true for face shapes (round, oval, square, triangular, heart-shaped, etc.), which can be emphasized or smoothed out with the right haircut. To do this, it is important to consult an experienced specialist who will adapt the haircut to the facial features and take into account the client's wishes. Eduardo Sánchez from Maison Eduardo Sánchez and Quique Sánchez from Espacio Q talk about the main principles to consider when choosing a haircut for a round face.
Perfect haircuts for a round face
Long layers and a shoulder-length bob
According to Eduardo Sánchez, the general recommendation is “haircuts that visually lengthen the facial features.” He advises, among other things, graduated layers that go down the front, between the nose and the mouth, “because this creates balance.” The length of the hair is also important: ideally, it is not too short and not too long. “For very round faces, I do not recommend haircuts that are too short, but very long ones do not suit either,” he explains. Each case can be adapted to achieve harmony.
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Long hair, but without excesses
It may seem counterintuitive to recommend long hair after a bob, but it makes sense. As Espacio Q's creative director, Kike Sánchez, explains, “long hair with a curtain of bangs and loose ends perfectly accentuates round features because it visually lengthens them.” By long hair, we mean strands below the collarbones and reaching the armpits.
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Bangs are better on the side
If you choose bangs, Eduardo Sánchez recommends always going for a side part (not a straight one). For curly hair, it's important to control the length: “You need to keep the layers long, and the final length should be at least shoulder length.” This will naturally elongate your face and make the bangs easier to style. It also works well with buns, ponytails, and other hairstyles for a clean, neat look.
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Pixie or “short grown-out” haircut
Short haircuts for round faces are a bit tricky to do, but they can work in certain situations. “For example, a pixie or 'short bob', where the sides, temples, and bangs are left a little longer, usually works well,” says Quique Sanchez. Longer sides and bangs create the effect of a longer face.
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Smooth shoulder-length bob with graduated layers
One of the main trends of 2026, ideal for round faces, is a smooth shoulder-length bob with a slight graduated effect. The hair can be slightly curled for light waves. It is important, the expert advises, to avoid haircuts with very straight lines, such as a bob or a bob, because they visually round the face. As for the parting, always side, never in the middle. This adds volume on top and harmonizes facial features. You should also be careful with combing back, this is not always beneficial for round faces.
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Based on material from: Vogue.es