Round face shape

What a round face is

A round face is nearly as wide as it is long. There are no hard angles: the cheekbones are full, the jawline curves and the chin is soft. The overall impression is circular rather than elongated.

How to tell

• Length and width are very similar.
• The widest point is the cheeks, not the forehead or jaw.
• The jawline curves instead of turning an angle.
• Cheeks look full even at a healthy weight.

Hairstyles

• Height on top and tighter sides — quiff, pompadour, high fade — adds length.
• Chin-length bobs that end at the widest point make the face look wider.
• Long straight layers below the chin lengthen the silhouette.

Glasses

• Angular frames — square, rectangular, browline — bring structure.
• Round frames repeat the shape and soften it further.

Beard and facial hair

A short beard with a defined jawline creates the angle the face lacks. Round, full beards add width, which is the opposite of what you want here.