The Best Curly Hairstyles for Round Faces

Unlike a typical lob (usually more blunt), this cut goes with a bunch of layers throughout to create extreme body and lift at the roots. That volume helps elongate the round face for a more flattering look.

When in doubt, a classic bob always exudes elegance and style, while working for most hair types. With soft curls and subtle ends (try not to go super blunt, ever), the softness of the round jawline isn’t further accentuated. Sometimes a round face can’t take a bob that hits right at the chin, so figure out if you want to try a cut that hits a little below the chin instead.

This style doesn’t draw attention away from the jawline (as so many round face cuts strive to do), but it still works because the curls add enough body on top and on the sides to balance out the roundness. We love the vintage feel too! 

We love how a center part can give some unexpectedly flattering definition to the soft round face shape. This layer-filled cut is looks great because it lets the natural curls really shine.

This boyish style works best for those with bigger curl patterns. It’ll add a soft, bounding look of movement despite the short cut. The thick, voluminous hair helps balance the round face in ways not all short cuts can.

With a smaller curl pattern, chin-length layers help elongate and frame a round face. (For context: with an oval face, you’d want the face-framing layers to hit more at the bottom of the cheekbones.)

We love the cool, effortless feel that any shag-esque cut gives you. While this style doesn't obscure the jawline, it rather accentuates the smooth lines of the face with curls and short bangs. 

With curls that are longer in the front, the round face will be elongated and framed more flatteringly than a single-length cut.

For a longer cut, we like these cascading curls with a deep side part. No matter how big your curls are, the one-sidedness of the style helps take attention away from the width of the face.

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!

This style is all about letting those curls run loose—and it completely balances the round face and detracts attention from the width of it. This cut is absolutely full of layers that create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style.