Round face guide
Best Haircuts & Beards for Round Faces (Men)
The best haircuts for round faces are pompadour or quiff, faux hawk, undercut with length on top. Keep the sides short and build height on top. A beard that's longer at the chin than the cheeks is the single most effective change.
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The best haircuts for round faces
Pompadour or quiff
Height on top makes the face look longer.
Faux hawk
Concentrated height in the center lengthens the outline.
Undercut with length on top
Very short sides remove width; length on top adds angle.
Side part with fade
Clean lines and a tight fade create structure.
Angular fringe
A fringe swept to one side adds diagonal lines.
Best beard styles
- Goatee or extended goatee: Hair concentrated on the chin adds length.
- Boxed beard, shorter on the sides: Keeping the cheeks tight and the chin longer creates an angular jaw.
- Chin strap with longer chin: Defines the jawline that a round face lacks.
Haircuts to avoid
- Bowl cuts and rounded crops.
- Long hair that sits at cheek level and adds width.
- Buzz cuts that are the same length all over.
The rule of thumb
Keep the sides short and build height on top. A beard that's longer at the chin than the cheeks is the single most effective change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best men's haircut for a round face?
Pompadour or quiff. Height on top makes the face look longer.
What beard suits a round face?
Goatee or extended goatee. Hair concentrated on the chin adds length.