Round face shape
A round face is nearly as wide as it is long. The cheekbones are the widest point, the forehead and jaw are close to them in width, and the jawline curves without corners into full cheeks. Styles that add height and angles work best.
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How to recognise it
Face length and width are close.
Full cheeks, with the cheekbones as the widest point.
Forehead and jaw are similar in width.
A soft, rounded jawline and chin with no visible angles.
The numbers
| Ratio | Typical |
|---|---|
| Face length ÷ cheekbones | 1.33 |
| Forehead ÷ cheekbones | 0.85 |
| Jaw ÷ cheekbones | 0.84 |
Ratios as our face shape detector measures them: widths over the cheekbones, length from an estimated hairline to the chin. A tape measure gives slightly higher widths.
Hairstyles
Women
Try
- Long layers that fall below the chin.
- A deep side part or side-swept bangs.
- Volume at the crown, such as a high ponytail or top knot.
- A long, angled bob that is longer at the front.
Avoid
- Chin-length bobs and blunt cuts that end at the widest part of the face.
- Volume at the sides near the cheeks.
Men
- Height on top with short sides: a pompadour, quiff or faux hawk.
- A side part adds asymmetry and angle.
- Avoid round, bowl-shaped cuts and heavy fringes.
Glasses
Try
- Rectangular and square frames that add angles.
- Frames slightly wider than the face.
- A strong brow line, which draws the eye up.
Avoid
- Small round frames, which repeat the curves.
Contour and makeup
- Contour along the sides of the face and under the cheekbones to add shape.
- Highlight down the centre: forehead, nose bridge and chin.
- Blush angled up towards the temples rather than on the apples.
Beard
- A beard that is longer at the chin, such as a goatee or a short boxed beard, lengthens the face.
- Keep the sides short so they don’t add width.
Questions
How do I know if I have a round face?
Your face is almost as wide as it is long, your cheeks are full, and your jaw curves without corners. Our face shape detector can measure it from one photo.
What haircut makes a round face look slimmer?
Cuts that add height and length: long layers, a side part and volume at the crown. Avoid chin-length bobs and width at the cheeks.
Which glasses suit a round face?
Rectangular and square frames add angles and make the face look longer. Avoid small round frames.
Not sure which one you are?
Upload one front-facing photo. The detector measures your face and shows how close you are to all six shapes.
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