Round faces are characterized by soft curves, equal width and length proportions, and naturally feminine features that deserve to be celebrated, not hidden. The key to choosing the perfect bangs for a round face lies in understanding that you can either enhance your natural roundness for a sweet, youthful look or create visual length and angles for a more sculpted appearance.
Professional hairstylists agree that bangs can be incredibly flattering for round faces when chosen correctly. Blake Reed Evans notes that many people believe they have a round face. “For your face to be around, it must be the widest at the cheeks and then narrow in slightly at the temples and jaw, usually complemented by gorgeous cheeks,” he explains. The secret is selecting styles that work with your natural bone structure rather than fighting against it.
This comprehensive guide presents 20 expert-approved bang styles specifically chosen to flatter round faces, from subtle face-framing options to bold statement looks. Each style includes professional styling tips, maintenance requirements, and customization advice for different hair types and personal preferences.
1. Curtain Bangs
Image: Soft curtain bangs parted in the center, framing the face with gentle curves Photo via Bustle.com
Hairstylist Michelle Cleveland recommends that rounder face shapes try out curtain bangs. “This would allow the center of the forehead to appear higher, closing off the roundness of the face shape,” she says. “It’s all a trick of the eye.”
Curtain bangs are universally flattering because they create vertical lines that visually elongate the face while softly framing the features. The center part draws the eye upward, making the forehead appear taller and creating the illusion of length.
Styling Technique: Cleveland says to blow dry your bangs using a round barrel brush going out in front of you and rolling your hair upwards. “This will create the curtain effect which helps the fringe have a winged-out effect.” Product Recommendations: Volumizing spray like Nume Root Werk Root Lifter ($15-25), light hairspray ($8-15).
Perfect for women who want a versatile, low-maintenance style that works with various hair textures and lengths.
2. Side-Swept Bangs
Image: Long side-swept bangs creating diagonal lines across the forehead Photo via Bustle.com
If you’re looking to diminish the width of your face, Evans recommends side-swept bangs. This classic style creates diagonal lines that counteract the roundness while maintaining feminine softness.
Side-swept bangs work by creating angles that break up the curved lines of a round face. The diagonal sweep draws attention to the eyes while adding sophisticated polish to any hairstyle. They’re particularly effective when kept longer rather than short and choppy.
Professional Styling: Begin by parting your hair into place, going as far to the side as you want. Then, Evans says to use the criss-cross blow drying method. “Once you do that, use a Denman brush to mold your hair into place or a flat iron once it’s dry.” Maintenance: Medium upkeep, trim every 6-8 weeks.
Ideal for professional environments and women who prefer classic, timeless styling that never goes out of fashion.
3. Blunt Bangs
Image: Straight-across blunt bangs cut just above the eyebrows Photo via Bustle.com
For rounder face shapes, Korab and Evans recommend straight-across bangs (aka blunt bangs). “Think Zooey Deschanel in 2009,” says Evans. When executed properly, blunt bangs can create striking contrast and define the eyes.
Blunt bangs work for round faces when they’re kept at the right length—just above the eyebrows—and maintained with precision cuts. The sharp horizontal line creates definition and draws focus to the eyes rather than the width of the face.
Styling Method: Korab recommends a “flat technique” that involves blow-drying your fringe in a flat motion. This emphasizes the sharpness and delivers a bold look. Essential Tools: Heat-resistant comb, volumizing spray, strong-hold hairspray ($20-35 total).
Best for women with straight to slightly wavy hair who want a bold, statement look and don’t mind regular maintenance.
4. Long Feathered Bangs
Image: Longer bangs with feathered edges creating soft, wispy texture Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
According to hairstylist Kevin Kelly, a longer, Farrah Fawcett-style bang works well with a round face shape. Feathered bangs add texture and movement while creating flattering angles.
The feathered technique involves cutting the bangs at varying lengths to create soft, wispy ends that blend seamlessly with the rest of the hair. This creates movement and prevents the harsh line that can sometimes cut off a round face unfavorably.
Volume Building: He recommends using Raise the Root by Color Wow and the Kevin Murphy Body.Builder Volumizing Mousse. Apply to your strands, fluff, and go. Best For: Medium to long hair with natural movement and texture.
Perfect for women who want vintage-inspired glamour with modern wearability and lower maintenance than blunt styles.
5. Wispy Textured Bangs
Image: Light, wispy bangs with soft texture and see-through effect Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Wispy bangs can be worn both if you have straight and curly hair. However, it’s essential to ensure that the textures blend well though, so keep your curls loose at the top and more spiraled towards the ends.
Wispy bangs offer the benefit of framing the face without creating a heavy, overwhelming look that might emphasize roundness. The see-through effect allows more of the forehead to show, creating visual height.
Technique Benefits: Textured bangs, especially those cut above the eyes, perform a nice trick: they diffuse the roundness and open up your face. Styling: Light texturizing cream, air-dry or diffuse for natural texture.
Ideal for women with fine hair or those who want the bang look without major commitment or high maintenance.
6. Bottleneck Bangs
Image: Bangs that are shortest in the center and gradually longer toward the temples Photo via Bustle.com
Similar to curtain bangs, the super-trendy bottleneck bang adds some softness to the face — and it’s a style that works well on round faces, according to Evans. This contemporary style creates a flattering frame that mimics cheekbone structure.
Bottleneck bangs are cut to resemble the shape of a bottle neck—narrow at the center and wider at the sides. This creates the illusion of cheekbones and adds structure to round faces while maintaining modern appeal.
Professional Styling: Evans recommends drying your hair using something like the Amika Blow Dry Brush. “You’ll be able to easily mold your hair into place using this tool. To keep the shape, use a soft hairspray like Pureology Soft Finish.”
Perfect for trendy women who want a contemporary twist on face-framing bangs that photographs beautifully.
7. Micro Baby Bangs
Image: Very short bangs cut well above the eyebrows in a straight line Photo via Bustle.com
For an edgier bang, Evans says you could go with the micro variety (also called baby bangs). “Micro bangs, like the ones Zendaya wore to the 2018 Met Gala, enhance your round face and cheeks,” he tells Bustle.
Micro bangs make a bold statement and can actually enhance the natural sweetness of round faces rather than trying to disguise it. They create a striking contrast and draw attention to the eyes and forehead.
Cutting Consideration: If your hair’s wavy or curly, it’ll bounce up when you cut it, so start long and you can cut them shorter if you want once they dry. Styling: Simply blow dry your baby bangs with a heat-resistant comb, says Evans, until they lay flat.
Best for adventurous women with straight hair who want an edgy, fashion-forward look and don’t mind frequent touch-ups.
8. Long Curtain Bangs
Image: Longer version of curtain bangs that blend seamlessly with face-framing layers Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Round faces always benefit from long curtain bangs. If you want to try bangs and don’t know what type to choose, this is a safe solution. Combine them with a long textured haircut for a more chiseled visage.
Long curtain bangs offer all the benefits of the curtain style with even more versatility. They can be styled forward as bangs or swept to the sides as face-framing layers, making them perfect for indecisive beginners.
Versatility Factor: These bangs grow out gracefully and can be styled multiple ways depending on your mood or occasion. Styling Options: Forward as bangs, swept to sides, or pinned back for special events.
Ideal for bang beginners or women who want maximum styling flexibility without major commitment.
9. Choppy Layered Bangs
Image: Uneven, textured bangs with varying lengths creating movement Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Unlike straight or blunt bangs, choppy parted bangs are full of movement and texture. The uneven length helps to balance the roundness of the face and creates weightlessness at the bottom of your layered hair.
Choppy bangs break up the solid line that can sometimes emphasize the width of round faces. The varied lengths create visual interest and prevent the heavy, blunt effect that might not flatter fuller faces.
Texture Benefits: The choppy cut allows for natural movement and prevents the flat, heavy look that can overwhelm round faces. Maintenance: Medium upkeep, professional texturing every 8-10 weeks.
Perfect for women who want edgy texture and movement without the harshness of blunt cuts.
10. Piecey Side Bangs
Image: Side-swept bangs with separated, piece-y texture throughout Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Piecey side bangs are fun to style, and when you get tired of them, they are so much easier to grow out. If you want to make your look more elegant, curl the ends of your locks for ’90s Rachel cut vibes.
Piecey bangs combine the flattering angles of side-swept styles with the textural interest of choppy cuts. The separated pieces create movement while the side sweep adds sophisticated angles.
Styling Versatility: Can be worn sleek and smooth or tousled and textured depending on the occasion. Growth-Friendly: The piecey nature disguises uneven growth, making maintenance easier.
Great for busy women who want style flexibility and easier maintenance between salon visits.
11. Curly Wispy Bangs
Image: Soft, curly bangs that blend naturally with textured curly hair Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Curls work great with circular faces and cute curly bangs are a perfect addition. Complement this hairstyle with subtle highlights for extra interest points. This is one of the best styles for ladies with a fuller face and natural curls.
Curly bangs embrace natural texture rather than fighting it, creating organic movement that flatters round faces. The soft curves of curly bangs complement the natural roundness rather than creating harsh contrasts.
Natural Harmony: Curly bangs work with your hair’s natural texture, requiring minimal heat styling. Enhancement Tip: Subtle highlights add dimension and movement to curly textures.
Perfect for women with naturally curly or wavy hair who want to embrace their texture while adding face-framing interest.
12. Asymmetrical Bangs
Image: Bangs cut at an angle, longer on one side than the other Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Going super short typically makes bangs the star of the show, so why not go for some piecey asymmetry? Texturizing pomade is your best friend when styling super short bangs.
Asymmetrical bangs create strong diagonal lines that counteract the circular shape of round faces. The uneven length adds visual interest and modern edge while flattering the natural face shape.
Modern Edge: Asymmetry adds contemporary appeal and prevents the predictable look of traditional bangs. Styling Product: Texturizing pomade helps define the asymmetrical shape and add texture.
Ideal for fashion-forward women who want a unique, modern look that makes a statement.
13. Swoopy Volume Bangs
Image: Bangs with lots of volume and a dramatic side sweep Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
A layered style works really well for women who need to remove bulk from thick hair. Major volume on its own would make an impact, but this takes it a step further with a darker hue. The deep side part and swooping bangs do an excellent face contouring job.
Swoopy volume bangs combine the flattering angles of side-swept styles with added height and drama. The volume at the roots creates vertical lift that elongates round faces.
Volume Strategy: Another secret is to make some volume on the crown when styling your locks. Face Contouring: The deep side part and swooping motion create natural face-framing angles.
Perfect for women with thick hair who want to create height and dramatic styling while flattering their face shape.
14. Straight Wispy Bangs
Image: Straight-across bangs with wispy, see-through texture Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
As blunt bangs can sometimes cut off the face and bring the focus right to the widest part, it’s better to choose wispy ones. Just like the fringe in this photo, which shows more of the face, thus elongating and slimming the visage.
Straight wispy bangs offer the structure of blunt bangs without the heavy, overwhelming effect. The see-through quality allows more forehead to show, creating the illusion of length.
Face-Slimming Effect: The wispy texture prevents the harsh line that can emphasize width in round faces. Versatility: Can be styled forward or slightly to the side for different looks.
Ideal for women who want the look of straight bangs without the potential overwhelming effect on round faces.
15. Graduated Layer Bangs
Image: Bangs cut in graduated layers, shortest at center and longer at sides Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
Layered textured bangs do look amazing on women with a big forehead and fuller cheeks. Pair them with a shaggy haircut to elongate your face and emphasize your facial features.
Graduated bangs create natural movement and prevent the flat, one-length look that can emphasize roundness. The layered technique adds dimension and allows for more styling versatility.
Face Elongation: The varied lengths create vertical lines that add visual length to round faces. Styling Harmony: Works beautifully with shaggy, layered haircuts for cohesive texture.
Perfect for women who want textured, dimensional bangs that complement layered haircuts and add face-flattering movement.
16. Pin-Up Style Victory Roll Bangs
Image: Vintage-inspired bangs styled into victory rolls with height and volume Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
This gorgeous hairstyle is one-part stellar color and one-part impressive cut. There is definitely Old Hollywood glamour going on with the styling, but a simple pony will be equally beautiful because of all the layering. The bangs blend right in to the rest of the cut.
Victory roll bangs add vintage glamour while creating height that flatters round faces. The rolled styling adds vertical dimension and old Hollywood sophistication.
Height Benefits: The upward roll creates vertical lines that elongate the face shape. Vintage Appeal: Perfect for special occasions or women who love retro styling.
Best for special events or women who enjoy vintage-inspired looks and don’t mind more complex styling routines.
17. Face-Framing Feathered Bangs
Image: Soft, feathered bangs that blend into longer face-framing pieces Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
The best bangs are the ones that provide versatile styling options so that you can wear them straight or brushed to the side, depending on your mood. This is especially helpful for women on a budget because multiple styling options give you more bang for your buck.
Face-framing feathered bangs combine the benefits of bangs with the elongating effect of face-framing layers. The feathered technique creates soft, blended edges that flatter round faces.
Budget-Friendly: Multiple styling options maximize value between salon visits. Versatile Styling: Can be worn forward, swept to side, or blended with face-framing layers.
Ideal for women who want maximum versatility and value from their bang investment.
18. Textured Shag Bangs
Image: Messy, textured bangs with shag-inspired layers and movement Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
This hairstyle has tons of movement and is great for a girl who is constantly running her fingers through her hair and flipping it back and forth. It’s the I-don’t-need-a-part look. The bangs add to the fun, carefree essence of this style.
Shag-inspired bangs embrace messy, lived-in texture that creates natural movement and prevents the structured look that might not suit round faces. The tousled appearance adds youthful energy.
Low-Maintenance Appeal: Messy texture disguises imperfect styling and grows out gracefully. Movement Factor: Constant motion prevents static lines that might emphasize face width.
Perfect for women who prefer effortless, low-maintenance styling with a youthful, carefree vibe.
19. Dramatic Side-Swept Statement Bangs
Image: Long, dramatic side-swept bangs that create strong diagonal lines Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
The same philosophy that you apply to building a great outfit can also work for creating a stunning hairstyle; sometimes it’s the little details that make the biggest impact. From the long bang and the grey highlights to the cool sunglasses and red lips, this look is a winner.
Dramatic side-swept bangs make a bold statement while creating strong diagonal lines that flatter round faces. The length allows for versatile styling and significant impact.
Statement Factor: Long, dramatic bangs become a focal point that draws attention to the eyes. Detail Impact: Small styling details can transform the entire look.
Best for confident women who want their bangs to be a major style statement and focal point.
20. Blended Fringe Bangs
Image: Soft bangs that blend seamlessly into surrounding hair with natural texture Photo via TheRightHairstyles.com
This stunning look was created by someone schooled in color theory. The wispy bangs and soft curls give the fairytale colors an extra fantasy element. This bang style is a gorgeous complement to ponytails and half-up half-down looks too.
Blended fringe bangs create a seamless transition between bangs and the rest of the hair, preventing harsh lines while adding soft face-framing elements.
Seamless Integration: Blended edges prevent the choppy, disconnected look that can emphasize facial width. Styling Compatibility: Works beautifully with various updo and half-up styles.
Perfect for women who want subtle bang effects that enhance rather than dominate their overall hairstyle.
