Best haircuts for a round face

14 haircuts that suit a round face

Low taper fade

Short sides with length on top add a little height, which slims a round or square face.

Classic quiff

Lift at the front adds height, which lengthens a round face and balances a wide jaw.

Side part

A neat part with balanced volume suits almost every proportion.

Curly top fade

Curls on top add height while the faded sides keep the face slim.

High-top fade

Tall, geometric height lengthens a round or square face.

Two-strand twists

Texture on top adds width to a narrow face without heavy sides.

Drop fade with sponge twists

The fade curving behind the ear slims the sides, with texture on top.

Modern mullet

Tight sides slim the face, and length at the nape balances a strong jaw.

Modern pompadour

Height swept back lengthens a round or square face.

Hard part comb over

Side volume and a low part balance an angular jaw.

Faux hawk

A central peak adds height and slims a round face.

Flat top

The squared-off top adds structure and height to a round face.

Frohawk

A tall centre strip lengthens a round or square face.

Starter locs

Small, even locs read as neat texture on any face shape.

Haircuts to avoid with a round face

• Modern curtainsHair falling at the temples adds width to a round face.
• Buzz cutWith no length to shape it, a round or wide-cheeked face shows as it is.
• Medium flowVolume at the sides adds width to a round face.
• Curly fringeA fringe of curls adds width and shortens a round face further.
• 360 wavesA very flat, close cut makes a round face look rounder.
• Wolf cutVolume at the sides makes a round face look wider.
• Edgar cutA heavy horizontal fringe makes a round or heart face look wider at the top.
• Broccoli cutA round mass of curls makes a round face look rounder.
• Fluffy fringeFullness at the forehead adds width to a round face.
• Caesar cutA flat crown and straight fringe make a round face look rounder.
• Shaved headWithout any hair, a round face shows its full width.
• Man bunWith everything pulled back, a round face shows its full width.
• Natural afroA round shape makes a round face look rounder.
• CornrowsA flat, tight profile makes a round face look rounder.

Beard styles for a round face

Short boxed beard

Sharp lines add structure to a soft jaw.

Goatee

Hair only at the chin lengthens a round face and draws focus to the centre.

Anchor beard

A pointed chin adds angles to a round face.

Van Dyke

The pointed chin and detached moustache add vertical angles.

Balbo

Bulk at the chin balances a wide forehead or wide cheekbones.

Faded beard

The fade up the cheeks slims the face while the chin keeps weight.

Ducktail beard

The tapered point lengthens a round or square face.

Better skipped: Full beard, Circle beard, Chevron moustache, Horseshoe moustache, Garibaldi.