Imagine this, you are asleep, dreaming of your wedding day. You have the perfect flowing wedding dress, your shoes (although hidden) look glamorous, but you feel your hair sticking to your face making its round shape all the more evident! Gasp You want a hairstyle that cuts the width of your face shape, enhances your facial features, and highlights your makeup. Instead of looking rounder, your hairstyle should make your face look leaner and longer. While it may sound impossible, it is pretty easy to achieve with the right hairstyle! So keep reading to check out some shape-altering hairstyles to make your round face look even better! But first, do you know if you have a round face? Keep reading to find out!
How To Know If You Have A Round Face
Measure the widths of your forehead, cheeks, and jawline. Measure the length from your hairline to the tip of your chin. If the broadest width is equal to the length of your face, you have a round face. Also, your jawline will be soft and round rather than angular.
Now that you’ve determined your face is indeed a round shape, here are a few pointers to keep in mind.
Keys To Picking A Good Hairstyle For Round Faces
Bangs make a round face appear slender by framing the face. Front bangs, tapered bangs, side bangs, and side swept bangs take away width from the forehead and give your face more definition. Long straight hair with layers works like magic for women with round faces. The layers add focus to the jawline, giving it more structure. Long full curls and waves are excellent choices for round faces. The full curls and waves add volume to the hair, giving your face a thin appearance. If you’re going for a short hairstyle, try the textured lob. Let the back be short, and the front should be at or below the jawline. If you’re considering a bun, go for a bun with layers as that will add volume to your hair and make your face look slim.
Here are a few things you need to avoid.
What To Avoid When Picking A Hairstyle For A Round Face
Avoid blunt haircuts (the entire hair being the same length) without a fringe as they make your face look larger than it is. Choose short hairstyles at your own risk. I’m not saying that short hairstyles are bad for women with round faces, but they might not suit all. If you have a thin round face, a short hairstyle will look good. Really short hairstyles are a no-no for round-faced women. Frizzy hair will not look great on a round face. Either go straight or have full curls or full waves. Avoid zig-zag hair as well.
I have put together a list of 22 bridal hairstyles, along with a few hairdo maintenance tips and pre-night hair prep tips, so you don’t have to worry about your hair on D-day!
22 Best Bridal Hairstyles For Round Faces
The primary trend in bridal hairstyles is a stylish bun, a cool braid, or leaving your hair down. Chignon hairstyles are also trending right now. For your benefit, I’ve added 12 DIY styles within the 22 – so you can try them out yourself and see which one suits you best. Try out all these hairstyles at least two months before your wedding to pick the one that looks the best. Here are 12 DIY bridal hairstyles that look stunning.
1. Floral Crown
Elastic floral headband Bobby pins Comb
2. Messy Twisted Bun
Thick hair tie Bobby pins U-pins Comb Texturizing spray
3. The Elegant Bun
Clips Thin elastic bands Donut bun band Hair pins A string of pearls
Note: Make sure the hair pins, donut bun band (or chignon bun), and elastic bands are the same color or the closest similar color to your hair.
4. Simple Side Braid
Curling iron Hairspray Elastic band
5. The Two Rose Bun
Elastic bands Rat tail comb Hair pins Clips
6. The Side Accent Braid With Curls
Rat tail comb Elastic bands Hair pins Chignon bun maker or donut bun band
7. The French Braid Bun
Comb Elastic band Hair pins
8. The Curly Bun
Hair pins Section clips Rat tail comb
9. Cascade Braids
Curling iron Hair pins Section clips Hairspray
10. Side Braids With A Bun
Rat tail comb Hair pins Elastic band
11. The Twist And Fold
Thin, plain colored headband Rat tail comb Hair pins Elastic band
12. The Braided Bun
Elastic bands Hair pins
Here are 10 other bridal hairstyles that are just too awesome to miss out.
13. Curls
You can either pin or tie your hair in a loose pony. If you pin your hair, pin each curl in place to make your hair look fuller. If you tie your hair in a ponytail, tie the elastic band tightly, and fluff up the loose hair make it appear thicker.
14. The French Twist
This hairstyle is a French twist bun. It is done by twirling your hair up into a bun and tucking the remaining hair in the bun.
15. Folded Layers
Section your hair into parts of 1 inch width. Starting at the bottom, take the first section and fold it in a curve, pinning the end up. Keep doing this with all the sections. As you go higher, your folds will become smaller. Take the last side section and twist it and pin it in place.
16. Side Swept Centerfold Hair
This hairdo involves folding your hair and then sweeping it to one side. You can use a braid maker to help you get loose folds or go to a hairstylist and get it done.
17. Loose Half Braid
This is an elegant hairstyle that is perfect for all face shapes. Very loosely, braid the top of your hair into a fishtail braid. Tie it halfway (right at the ears) with an elastic band. Now, take about an inch of hair from the side and roll it over the elastic band. Fluff your hair to add volume.
18. Slight Pompadour Bun With A Twist
This is a graceful pompadour bun with curls at the end. The pompadour at the top adds height to the hair, which gives your face an elongated look.
19. Side-Swept Bangs With A Neat Bun
The bun with side swept up bangs looks impressive on round faces. The side swept bangs not only take away focus from your forehead but also add horizontal attention to your face, focusing on your eyes.
20. The Boho Braid
A boho braid is a stunning bridal hairstyle. It is very graceful and pretty. Make sure that your braid is loose with some hair dropping on your face. This will make your hair look thicker. You can play around with the boho braid by braiding just the center top hair.
21. The Knotted Bun
A knotted bun looks good on women with round faces. But make sure the knotted bun is big, and allow some hair to fall on your face.
22. The Loose Messy Bun
The added height of this hairstyle at the top makes your face look long. The loose hair falling on your face makes it look slim. These 20 hairstyles will work for you – whether you have your hair covered or left uncovered. If you decide to go au naturel, remember to have some loose hair fall on your face. Here are some hair care tips to help you prep for the D-day.
Hair Care And Maintenance
Start your hair care regimen at least two to three months before your wedding day. Use a blend of castor oil and coconut oil to get voluminous hair. Deep condition your hair at least three times a week. Shampoo your hair on alternate days. Use a conditioner regularly as that will moisturize your hair and keep it luscious.
Some hairstylists will ask you to wash your hair while others will do it for you on the day of the wedding. So, find out what your hairstylist prefers. If your hairstylist has asked you to wash your hair, follow these steps the night before the wedding day:
Massage your hair with warm oil and leave it on for 1-2 hours. Wash your hair first when you go for a bath. After that, deep condition your hair and cover it with a shower cap. Allow your hair to air dry.
You can also use accessories to amp up your hairstyle. Here are a few ideas.
Accessories
We have summarized a list of the 7 simplest hairstyles that are super convenient and make for stylish bridal looks. Check them out in the infographic below.
