Round Face Shape
About as wide as it is long, with full cheeks and few angles. The goal: add length and definition with cut and frames.
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What defines a Round face shape
Width and length are close; full cheeks and a soft, round chin with almost no angles in the bone structure.
- Similar width and height
- Rounded hairline and jaw
- Full cheeks, soft angles throughout
Forehead width
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Cheekbones
Often the widest point of the face.
Often the widest point of the face.
Jaw width
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Face length
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Best hairstyles for a Round face
Long-tail picks that flatter your bone structure.
Men
Women
For men
Height on top with short sides — pompadour or quiff
Angular fringe to break up the roundness
Avoid tight curls that add width at the sides
For women
Long layers past the shoulders
Side-swept bangs and volume at the crown
Asymmetrical cuts that elongate the face
Best glasses for a Round face
The frame shapes below — tap the names to see what each looks like:
Round
Square
Rectangle
Oval
Cat-eye
Aviator
Rectangular and square frames
Angular, geometric shapes
Avoid small round frames that echo the roundness
How a Round face compares to the others
Not sure which shape is yours? Here's what sets Round apart from the other six.
Oval
Balanced length and width, softly rounded — the most versatile shape.
Square
Broad forehead and a strong, angular jaw of equal width.
Heart
Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin.
Oblong
Noticeably longer than wide, with a straight, narrow cheek line.
Diamond
Narrow forehead and chin; cheekbones are the widest point.
Triangle
Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom.
Compare Round side by side
See exactly how Round differs from each of the other six face shapes, feature by feature.
Frequently asked questions
What defines a round face?
A round face has similar width and length, full cheeks, and a soft chin with few angles.
Which hairstyle slims a round face?
Add height on top and keep the sides shorter; side-swept bangs and long layers elongate the look.
Best glasses for a round face?
Angular, rectangular frames add definition; avoid small round frames that emphasize roundness.
How can I tell if my face is round?
If your face is about as wide as it is long, with full cheeks and a soft, rounded chin and almost no angles, it is round.
What hairstyles should a round face avoid?
Avoid chin-length bobs and centre parts that emphasize roundness; tight curls at the sides add width you do not want.
Do bangs suit a round face?
Side-swept and long, layered bangs work well; they elongate the face. Avoid short, rounded baby bangs that shorten it further.
Round vs oval face shape — how to tell them apart?
A round face is as wide as it is long with full cheeks; an oval face is clearly longer than wide with a softer, narrow chin and no wide cheeks.
What sunglasses suit a round face?
Angular, rectangular or wayfarer sunglasses add definition; skip small round frames that echo the roundness.
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