These are the best men’s hairstyles for a round shape face
Have you ever got a haircut that left you with a less than genuine smile? Yes, the shape of the face always interferes. It’s no use having the hottest, coolest hairstyles of the moment if they don’t suit your features. A round face is a face shape with quite specific features, the details of which need to be balanced to give you a man’s look rather than a baby head.
In this article, we’ve rounded up 7 men’s hairstyles that are the perfect companion to a round face and are sure to have you leave our barber shop with a genuine smile. Let’s see how to turn a boy into a man.
What to know about the round face shape
Your face is rounded and lacking in edge. Your chin is not accentuated, just a smooth curved line that continues along your face. The face is almost as tall as it is wide. The widest point of your face is the distance between your cheekbones.
To take advantage of these qualities, you need the right hairstyle. You should choose hairstyles that visually elongate the face and take attention away from the width of the face. We’ve collected the haircuts that perfectly meet these criteria and perfectly complement the round face. You certainly won’t miss with any of these.
1. Slicked-back
Classic, modern, versatile and timeless. The slicked-back is a great choice for a round face shape, as it has all the features to complement it. The idea is to shape the upper part of the hair backwards. To make a decent slicked back haircut you will need hair long enough that it reaches the middle of the nape of the neck, so that it can be cut and styled well. Although it is a versatile hairstyle, with a round face you are still a bit tied up. Basically, the sides and back are often left longer, but it is not really recommended. For a round face, you need to emphasise the length and suppress the width. That’s why you should start with short-cut sides. The modern slicked back comes in a machine-cut transition edition anyway, so you can be the perfect representative. The short sides take away the width of your face, while the longer top gives it the perfect length. Great for casual, sporty and dressy wear.
2. Pompadour
The pompador is a variant of the slicked-back. The point here is the extra volume. The hair is lifted at the front, at the forehead and then styled back and forth, giving the face an extra length. At the top of the head you will need a length of hair of about 12 cm. This is enough to shape the pompadour properly. The sides of the face should be cut short if the face is round, so that the width of the face is not accentuated. It also looks great with a more subtle, but more pronounced transition. You can start the transition from the skin, provided you like it. A goog quality, strong fixing product will help you style your hair in minutes.
3. Side part, i.e. combed to the side
Side-swept hair is a truly classic hairstyle. It is quite versatile in terms of length. The basic idea is that the hair on the top of the head is styled sideways, which can be combined with short and long side parts. This variation however accentuates the round face shape. To optically thin the sides and stretch the length, you need a short side part. There can be several lengths on the top of the head, whichever is most comfortable and best for you. The main thing is to have the minimum length that allows you to shape the opposite side aesthetically. The side part can be machine-cut, but can also be continuous. With a good hair styler, toss it to the side, right or left, fix it and you’re good to go.
4. Comb over, i.e. combed to the side
The comb over is essentially very similar to a side part hairstyle, but it is only a comb over if it is one-sided. No matter how long your hair is, how long are the sides, a comb over is a comb over if the top is styled from left to right. In addition, choice is generally emphasised. This can be cut by machine, but you can also leave it organic if you prefer. The comb over is a slightly more conservative style than the previous ones, or like its twin, the side part. Nevertheless, it also looks good with elegant and more casual styles.
5. Spiky, aka the spike
The spiky is a modern and stylish hairstyle that perfectly complements the features of a round face. The essence of the spiky hair cut is that it is made with a kind of textured cut. It makes the hair strands stand out a bit and gives a really spiky effect. Use a styling tool to slightly “pull out” the hair strand by strand. This gives the hairstyle an even more textured effect. The hair on the sides should also be cut short. Flies are smoothly clipped by machine, but they are also transitional. Be creative with the transition, anything goes.
What to look out for:Spiky cutting requires expert knowledge. Only use a barber who knows how to cut your hair and can work out the textured effect nicely. At G-cutz, we not only know our way around a Thompson, we know our way around a pair of scissors. We’ve had countless spikies, in perfect versions. If you want to be sure, rather than rely on chance, we can help.
6. Undercut, i.e. the undercut
The undercut is undoubtedly one of the biggest success stories. Modern and distinctive, it’s perfect for when you want a little something extra. Basically, it is not about a specific haircut, but a cutting technique. The essence of the cut is that the length of the transition in the hair is suddenly changed. This sudden change creates a stark contrast. The upper part can be cut in several lengths and shapes. It’s worth adding a facet to the undercut hairstyle for a round face that stretches the hair slightly upwards. For example, a pompadour and an undercut look pretty cool together.
7. Quiff
The eternal classic, and the all-time female favourite. The quiff is one of the most popular men’s hairstyles among women, so many men prefer to wear it. The quiff is a looser, freer style. It is very similar to the pompadour hairstyle, but with much more freedom. The hair is cut short on the sides and long on top. Basically, the hairstyle is styled backwards, but not as strongly and not as strictly. You can comb it upwards, sideways or even backwards. It’s easy to shape, and you don’t even need to fix it firmly. For women it’s shit, for you it’s the perfect choice. No matter what clothes you prefer, it adapts to everything!
Which one do you want to cut?
Many people are afraid of the round face shape, as it is too regular and too “ball-shaped”, but it can be perfectly matched with most hairstyles. The emphasis is on proportions and lengths. If you target a short category on the side and a long category on top, you can’t go wrong. If you’re clueless about what would look best, or which style is best suited to your hair’s genetics, come in to the G-cutz barber shop and we’ll take a look. We’ll help you assess the terrain and talk you through what kind of haircut is best for you. We are at 16 Erzsébet körút, between Blaha and Wesselényi.