Finding the perfect Short Hairstyles for Round Faces and Plus Sizes can be a game changer for your overall appearance. The right cut can accentuate your best features, create balance, and boost your confidence immensely. I’ve spent years helping clients discover their ideal look, and I’m thrilled to share these 25 stunning Short Hairstyles for Round Faces and Plus Sizes that will make you fall in love with short hair.
Short hair isn’t just trendy it’s liberating. It’s versatile. And contrary to outdated beauty myths, it can be incredbly flattering for round faces and plus-size bodies.
Let’s dive into these gorgeous styles that will have you rushing to your stylist for a transformative chop!
1. Asymmetrical Bob with Side Sweep
This cut is pure magic for round faces. The uneven lengths create angles that slim your face, while the side-swept bangs add a touch of mystery.
What makes this style particularly flattering is how it draws attention away from fuller cheeks and toward your eyes. Ask your stylist to keep one side slightly longer than the other, with subtle layers throughout to add volume where you want it.
The beauty of the asymmetrical bob is its versatility—dress it up or down depending on the occasion. A bit of texturizing spray on the ends gives it that perfect lived-in look that’s so popular now.
2. Pixie Cut with Long Bangs
Don’t be scared of going super short! A pixie with longer bangs can be your secret weapon for balancing a round face. The short sides slim your cheeks, while the longer top creates height.
I’ve seen this style transform clients’ entire look. The key is keeping length on top that you can style forward or to the side.
Play with texturizing products to give your pixie some separation and definition. Trust me when I say this cut will have you feeling lighter in more ways than one!
3. Graduated Bob with Volume
This architectural masterpiece creates a beautiful silhouette that’s perfect for round faces. The graduated back adds volume exactly where you want it—at the crown—while the longer front pieces elongate your face.
Your stylist should angle the cut from shorter in the back to longer in the front. The gradual increase in length creates a slimming effect that’s subtle but effective.
This style works amazingly well for those with thicker hair, as it removes bulk while maintaining that coveted volume on top. Blow-dry with a round brush for maximum lift at the roots.
4. Textured Lob with Curtain Bangs
The long bob (or “lob”) is a timless classic that works wonders for plus sizes. Adding curtain bangs to the mix creates a face-framing effect that’s absolutely stunning on round faces.
What I love about this combination is how the length hits just below the chin, creating a vertical line that elongates your face. The curtain bangs soften the look while drawing attention to your eyes and cheekbones.
Use a flat iron to create subtle bends throughout, rather than uniform curls. This gives the cut movement and dimension that feels modern and effortless.
5. Shaggy Layers with Side Fringe
The shag is back, and it’s better than ever for plus-size women with round faces! This cut is all about strategic layers that create movement and texture while framing your face perfectly.
Ask for choppy layers throughout and a side-swept fringe that blends seamlessly into the rest of your cut. The varied lengths break up the roundness of your face in the most flattering way.
This style looks amazing air-dried with just a bit of mousse scrunched in, making it super low-maintenance for busy mornings. It’s the perfect “I woke up like this” look that actually requires minimal effort.
6. Stacked Bob with Side Part
The stacked bob creates gorgeous volume in the back while maintaining a sleek silhouette that’s incredibly flattering. For round faces, a deep side part adds an asymmetrical element that creates the illusion of a more oval face shape.
Your stylist should focus on creating layers that stack upon one another in the back, gradually lengthening toward the front. This technique adds fullness where you want it without adding width to your face.
Blow-dry with a round brush, turning the ends under slightly to emphasize the shape. This polished style works beautifully in professional settings while still feeling contemporary and fresh.
7. Choppy Pixie with Textured Crown
This edgy, textured pixie is for the bold at heart. The choppy layers throughout the crown create height and dimension, while the shorter sides slim the face beautifully.
What makes this particularly great for plus sizes is how it draws attention upward, creating a balanced look that’s all about your gorgeous face. Ask your stylist to use point cutting to create piece-y texture throughout.
Style with a small amount of pomade or clay, working the product through with your fingertips to create definition. The beauty of this cut is that it looks better slightly messy—perfect for the woman who doesn’t have time for fussy styling.
8. Face-Framing Layers with Curtain Bangs
This versatile cut falls between a bob and a lob, with the magic happening in the face-framing layers. For round faces, these layers create the illusion of length while softening your features beautifully.
The curtain bangs should start around your cheekbones and blend into the rest of your cut. This creates a slimming effect that’s subtle but makes a major difference.
This style works with yur natural texture, wheter straight, wavy, or curly. It’s truly a wash-and-go option that still looks intentional and put together, making it perfect for busy lifestyles.
9. Modern Mullet for the Brave
Yes, you read that correctly! The modern mullet has made a stylish comeback, and it’s surprisingly flattering for round faces and plus sizes when done right. This isn’t your 80s nightmare—it’s a sophisticated take on the short-in-front, longer-in-back concept.
The key is keeping the sides connected to the back (unlike the disconnected traditional mullet) and focusing on soft layers rather than dramatic length differences. The shorter crown creates height, while the longer back adds movement.
Style with a texturizing spray and scrunch gently for an effortless, rock-and-roll vibe that’s unexpectedly chic. This cut is for the confident woman who isn’t afraid to turn heads for all the right reasons.
10. Rounded Bob with Micro Bangs
For those willing to make a statement, this architectural bob with super-short bangs creates a frame for your face that’s both dramatic and flattering. The rounded shape of the bob contrasts beautifully with the straight line of the micro bangs, creating visual interest.
The key for round faces is keeping the length of the bob right at the jawline to create definition. The micro bangs should be cut straight across, hitting about an inch above your eyebrows.
This look requires commitment but pays off in compliments. It’s perfect for the woman who appreciates fashion-forward styles with a hint of vintage inspiration.
11. Curly Pixie with Height
Embracing your natural curls with a short cut can be absolutely stunning for plus sizes. This style keeps the sides shorter while allowing the curls on top to create natural height and movement.
Work with a stylist who specializes in curly hair and can cut it dry to see exactly how it will fall. The goal is to create a shape that elongates your face while celebrating your gorgeous texture.
Use curl-enhancing products and diffuse on low heat to maintain definition without frizz. This low-maintenance style proves that short hair and curls are a match made in heaven.
12. Blunt Bob with Full Fringe
This geometric style makes a statement while being incredibly flattering for round faces. The blunt ends create structure, while the full fringe draws attention to your eyes.
For maximum face-slimming effect, keep the length between your chin and jawline. The bangs should be thick enough to make an impact but can be slightly tapered at the sides to soften the look.
Style straight for a classic vibe or add subtle waves for a more relaxed feel. Either way, this architectural cut brings balance to round faces and looks especially striking on plus-size frames.
13. Undercut with Long Top
For the truly adventurous, an undercut offers edgy sophistication with major face-slimming benefits. The contrast between the closely cropped sides and longer top creates vertical lines that elongate your face beautifully.
You can keep the undercut subtle or go for a more dramatic reveal—either way, it removes bulk from the sides of your face where round faces carry fullness. The longer top gives you styling versatility for different occasions.
Play with texture products to create piece-y definition in the longer section. This cut is the perfect balance of feminine and bold, and it grows out more gracefully than you might expect.
14. Soft Layered Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
This romantic take on the bob is all about movement and soft edges. The layers throughout create dimension, while the side-swept bangs gently slim the face without harsh lines.
Ask your stylist for internal layers that create movement without changing the overall shape of the bob. This technique removes bulk while maintaining a polished silhouette.
Style with a round brush for a smooth finish, or embrace your natural texture for an effortless look. This versatile cut works beautifully for professionals who want something timeless yet current.
15. Choppy Lob with Razored Ends
The razored technique creates light, feathery ends that move beautifully and reduce bulk—a plus-size woman’s dream! The choppy layers throughout a longer bob create dimension while the razor-cut ends ensure the style doesn’t fall flat.
Keep the length just below your chin to elongate your face. The razored ends should be concentrated around your face to create a slimming frame.
This style looks amazing slightly tousled with sea salt spray for texture. It’s the perfect balance of sophistication and beachy coolness that works year-round.
16. Short Afro with Tapered Sides
For naturally curly and coily hair, a short afro with slightly tapered sides creates a gorgeous silhouette that’s incredibly flattering for round faces. The height on top visually elongates your face, while the subtle taper at the sides creates definition.
Work with a stylist who understands your specific curl pattern and can shape the afro to complement your face. The goal is height and a slight oval shape rather than roundness.
Use moisturizing products and perhaps a pick for added height if desired. This celebration of natural texture is both contemporary and timeless.
17. French Bob with Straight Bangs
This Parisian-inspired cut hits just below the earlobes with a straight-across fringe—a combination that creates beautiful angles on a round face. The French bob is shorter than a traditional bob, making it particularly fresh and modern.
Ask for minimal layers to maintain the structured shape that makes this cut so distinctive. The bangs should hit just at or slightly above your eyebrows for the most flattering effect.
This style works beautifully on straight or slightly wavy hair and requires minimal styling—just a quick blow-dry with a paddle brush. The result is effortlessly chic and surprisingly slimming.
18. Layered Pixie-Bob Hybrid
Can’t decide between a pixie and a bob? This hybrid gives you the best of both worlds! Shorter than a bob but longer than a pixie, this cut features layers throughout for movement and face-framing pieces that soften your features.
The key is keeping enough length on top to style in different ways while maintaining a short, neat silhouette at the back and sides. This creates height where you want it while slimming the sides of your face.
Style with your fingers and a bit of pomade for a tousled finish, or blow-dry smooth for a more polished look. This versatile cut grows out beautifully, making it perfect for those new to short hair.
19. Textured Crop with Long Fringe
This fashion-forward style keeps the back and sides short while leaving length in the fringe to play with. The textured crop creates a beautiful shape that’s particularly flattering for round faces.
Ask your stylist to use texturizing shears throughout to create movement without bulk. The fringe should be long enough to sweep to the side or wear straight down, giving you options.
Use a small amount of fiber paste to create definition and separation. This low-maintenance cut allows your natural beauty to shine through while still feeling current and intentional.
20. Angled Bob with Undercut Nape
For those who want edge without going too extreme, an angled bob with a hidden undercut at the nape gives you the best of both worlds. The angle creates a slimming effect for round faces, while the undercut removes bulk and adds an element of surprise.
Keep the front pieces slightly longer than chin-length to elongate your face. The undercut should be high enough to remove weight but low enough to remain hidden when your hair is down.
This cut is ideal for thick hair that tends to expand in humidity, as the undercut dramatically reduces styling time while maintaining a polished look from the front.
21. Side-Parted Pageboy with Modern Twist
This updated version of a classic pageboy features a deep side part and subtle layers that work wonders for round faces. The traditional curved-under ends are modernized with slightly more texture for a contemporary feel.
Ask your stylist for a length that hits between your chin and jawline, with subtle layers throughout to remove bulk without sacrificing the distinctive shape. The deep side part creates asymmetry that’s particularly slimming.
Blow-dry with a round brush, turning the ends under to emphasize the signature curve. This sophisticated style works beautifully in professional environments while still feeling fresh.
22. Voluminous Crop with Feathered Texture
This style is all about creating height and feathery movement on top while keeping the sides sleek. For round faces, this combination creates the illusion of length while the textured top adds personality.
Ask for short, tapered sides with significantly more length on top. The feathered texturing technique removes bulk while creating piece-y definition that moves beautifully.
Style with a root-lifting product and blow-dry upward for maximum height. This cut is perfect for those who want a style that makes a statement while still being easy to manage.
23. Classic Bob with Deep Side Part
Sometimes the simplest styles are the most effective. A classic, one-length bob set off with a very deep side part creates angles that beautifully complement round faces and plus-size figures.
Keep the length between your chin and jawline for maximum face-slimming effect. The deep side part should start above the arch of one eyebrow for dramatic asymmetry that elongates your face.
Style sleek and straight for a polished look, or add subtle bends with a flat iron for more movement. This timeless cut never goes out of style and works for virtually every occasion.
24. Disconnected Pixie with Long Crown
This architectural style features a significant length difference between the closely cropped sides and the longer crown, creating beautiful lines that slim a round face instantly.
Ask your stylist to create a clear distinction between the short sides and the longer top, with the option to wear the longer pieces forward or swept to the side. This creates versatility within a dramatic cut.
Use a matte paste to create definition and separation in the longer sections. This bold style projects confidence and draws attention to your best facial features.
25. Soft Undercut Lob
Our final style combines the face-framing benefits of a lob with the bulk-reducing advantage of an undercut—perfect for plus sizes with thick hair! The undercut can be as subtle or dramatic as you prefer.
Keep the visible length around collarbone level to elongate your face, with the undercut concentrated at the nape and potentially the sides, depending on your comfort level. The weight removal is substantial, but the look remains feminine.
This style grows out more gracefully than you might expect, as the undercut section simply becomes a hidden layer. It’s an ingenious solution for those who want the look of longer hair without the styling challenges of thick hair.
26. Disconnected Pompadour
This bold style features short, tapered sides with significant length on top styled upward and back. The dramatic height creates a slimming vertical line that’s perfect for round faces.
The disconnection between the short sides and longer top creates architectural interest while removing width where plus sizes don’t need it. Ask your stylist for a dramatic length difference that’s intentional rather than subtle.
Style with a strong-hold pomade, combing the top section up and slightly back. This statement-making cut balances femininity and edge while visually elongating your face.
27. Textured Halo Cut
This unique style features uniform short length all around with significant texture that creates a halo-like effect around your face. For round faces, the consistent length creates structure while the texture adds softness.
Ask for a uniform length between 1-2 inches all around, with heavy texturizing throughout to remove bulk and create piece-y definition. The result should be somewhat tousled rather than sleek.
Work a small amount of texturizing paste through dry hair, using your fingers to create separation and dimension. This low-maintenance cut works beautifully with natural texture and requires minimal styling.
28. Squared-Off Bob with Micro-Layers
This architectural style features a squared shape rather than the typical rounded bob, with nearly invisible micro-layers that add movement without disrupting the clean lines. The square shape counters roundness beautifully.
Ask your stylist for a one-length bob with squared-off corners and subtle micro-layers throughout that add movement without creating obvious layers. The length should hit between your chin and jawline for maximum face-slimming effect.
Blow-dry with a paddle brush rather than a round brush to maintain the squared shape. This distinctive cut offers structure with subtle softness that’s perfect for professional environments.
29. Rounded Crown with Tapered Nape
This sophisticated style features closely cropped sides and nape with significant length maintained on the crown, creating a beautiful mushroom-like silhouette that’s surprisingly flattering for round faces.
Ask for a traditional taper on the sides and nape that gradually blends into longer lengths on top. The crown should be left long enough to create rounded volume that adds height.
Style with a round brush, directing the crown pieces upward and forward for maximum volume. This elegant cut offers structure with feminine softness.
30. Chin-Length Slice Cut
This innovative technique creates internal movement through “slicing” rather than traditional layering. For round faces, the resulting texture creates diagonal lines that slim without removing length.
Ask your stylist to create a chin-length bob with the slice-cutting technique throughout, creating internal movement while maintaining the clean external line. The effect should be subtle rather than chunky.
Style with a flat iron, creating subtle bends in alternating directions to showcase the internal texture. This sophisticated cut offers dimension without obvious layering.
31. Low-Maintenance Pageboy
This updated take on the classic pageboy features a curved under shape with minimal layers, hitting just below the chin. For round faces, the length combined with the curved shape creates beautiful structure.
Ask for a one-length cut with the ends curved under and minimal face-framing layers if desired. The clean line should hit below the chin but above the shoulders for maximum face-slimming effect.
Blow-dry with a medium round brush, turning the ends under to emphasize the curved shape. This timeless cut offers sophistication that works for various occasions.
32. Asymmetrical with Sweeping Fringe
This dramatic style features significantly different lengths from one side to the other, with a sweeping fringe that creates diagonal lines across your face. For round faces, these angles create beautiful balance.
Ask for a dramatically asymmetrical cut with one side at chin length and the other significantly shorter, with a fringe that blends into the longer side. The contrast should be bold rather than subtle.
Style with a flat iron to emphasize the clean lines of the asymmetry. This head-turning cut makes a confident statement while beautifully framing your face.
33. Layered Bob with Rounded Crown
This voluminous style features a rounded crown that adds height where you want it, with subtle layers throughout that create movement without disrupting the basic bob shape. For round faces, the added height creates elongation.
Ask your stylist for a chin-length bob with layers concentrated at the crown to create volume, with minimal layering around the face. The crown should be noticeably fuller than the sides.
Style with a round brush, focusing on creating lift at the roots of the crown section. This versatile cut offers flattering volume while remaining practical for everyday wear.
34. Tapered Coily Cut with Defined Part
This celebration of natural texture features closely tapered sides with slightly more length on top, defined by a clean part that creates structure. For round faces, the combination of height and definition is beautifully slimming.
Ask your stylist to create a traditional taper with coily hair, leaving the top slightly longer with a defined part (either side or center, depending on your preference). The contrast should be subtle but noticeable.
Enhance your natural texture with curl-defining products and define the part while damp for maximum impact. This low-maintenance style celebrates texture while creating flattering structure.
35. Diagonal Fringe with Undercut
This edgy style features a dramatic diagonal fringe paired with an undercut that removes bulk from the opposite side. For round faces, the diagonal creates slimming angles while the undercut adds edge.
Ask for a chin-length cut with a dramatic diagonal fringe that sweeps from one temple to the opposite jaw, with an undercut on the lighter side to remove bulk and create contrast. The diagonal should be pronounced.
Style sleek and straight to emphasize the dramatic diagonal line. This statement-making cut offers edge with surprising versatility.
36. Rounded Pixie with Temple Undercut
This unique pixie variation features a rounded shape on top with closely cropped temples that create definition without full undercuts. For round faces, this creates height without width.
Ask your stylist for a traditional pixie with rounded layers on top and closely cropped (almost shaved) temples, maintaining some length at the nape. The contrast between the fuller top and defined temples creates beautiful structure.
Style with fingers and a small amount of pomade to emphasize the rounded shape on top. This sophisticated cut offers the perfect balance of feminine and edge.
37. Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs
This texture-loving style features layers throughout that create movement and volume, paired with curtain bangs that frame the face beautifully. For round faces, the layers create diagonal lines that slim naturally.
Ask for a short shag with layers that begin at the cheekbones and continue throughout, with curtain bangs that can be styled center-parted or swept to the side. The layers should be significant enough to create visible texture.
Enhance your natural texture with a sea salt spray and scrunch while drying. This wash-and-wear style celebrates movement while beautifully framing your face.
38. Angled Bob with Point Cut Ends
This sophisticated bob features a dramatic angle from shorter in back to longer in front, with point-cut ends that create soft texture rather than blunt lines. For round faces, the diagonal line creates beautiful slimming effects.
Ask your stylist for a traditional angled bob with a pronounced gradient from back to front, with point-cutting used on the ends to create soft texture. The angle should be noticeable but not extreme.
Style with a flat iron, emphasizing the angle by curving the ends slightly inward. This elegant cut offers structure with subtle softness.
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