Most people believe that you cannot go shorter with your hair if you have a fuller face — I get it, but it’s actually the opposite. I’ve done some amazing transformations on women with rounder faces who are scared to chop their hair, and almost every time, the mirror reactions are the same silent, shocked look. They had no idea how much a short cut would open up their whole face.
I recall a client from years ago who was miserable because she had to endure long hair. She was told that long hair would “slim her face,” so when we cut her hair to a chin-length bob with some soft layers, she cried. It wasn’t a dramatic cut but she could finally be herself again. That’s the power of a great short cut. It shifts the focus away from the face, and puts it where it’s meant to be.
I hope some of this inspires you to rock short hair if you have a rounder or fuller face.
#1: Chic Textured Pixie Cut with Subtle Volume
This style may appear a bit simple, but there are a lot of details to think about. The sides are done close, and the top has enough length to keep movement but also avoids excess weight around the cheeks. My favorite part about this style is the way it highlights the cheekbones. The extra height and texture on top alters the proportion most beautifully for those with fuller faces. More people should recognize how streamlined this style makes the morning routine.
#2 Soft Chocolate Pixie with Lifted Crown and Wispy Fringe
The crown has a natural cowlick which good stylists will learn to work with instead of against. The rest is soft layers on top with a wisp fringe to the side, which keeps everything open and breezy. On fuller faces, this type of shape is so nice, especially with volume up top and the sides sitting close. Most mornings, you’d just need a bit of texturizing paste through the top.
#3 Soft Rounded Chin-Length Bob with Feathered Curtain Bangs
The main focus of this style is the curtain bangs. They part to the side and beautifully frame the face. The bob is rounded with some internal graduation so it doesn’t sit flat and some babylights just in front of the ears which brightens the whole face. On those with fuller cheeks, that combo of chin length and face framing softness just softly narrows everything. It does take some effort with a round brush when drying it, but the payoff is worth the few extra minutes.
#4 Full Curly Chestnut Crop with Soft Micro-Fringe and Graduated Nape
Those curls are amazing! So bouncy and lively! The shape is also super smart! It’s very graduated at the nape, so it prevents the bottom getting too wide. The curls are very defined which is going to help with shape holding when air drying. I suggest using a cream to keep things smooth and held together. The little micros fringe that will be above the brows to create an upward energy, which is great for rounder shapes.
#5 Sleek Chin-Length Rounded Bob with Soft Brow-Grazing Fringe
Every detail in this haircut seems intentional. The textured ends and brow-grazing fringe plus the slight nape graduation all contribute to the polished softness of this look. Plus, the warm lowlights come down on the mids and add depth to the cut, but are not distracting. For fuller faces, the inward curve at the chin is super flattering. While it does look best with a sleek formal blowout, styled a bit undone is stunning as well.
#6 Rounded Chin-Length Textured Bob with Full Fringe
I notice the weight control first. There’s a stacked nape and some internal graduation that keeps the shape more lifted than boxy, plus the full fringe draws the eyes straight to her eyes. The babylights are subtle enough that the color reads as natural, only warmer and more dimensional than a single process. I will say that if your hair is thick and coarse, this shape can start to push outward so it’s worth discussing with your stylist how much internal layering will be needed.
#7 Peach-Copper Layered Textured Bob with Short Fringe
The peach copper trim is warm and unexpected. It invites attention. The cut is doing a lot under this color to add to the style. It looks airy and light due to the stacked graduation of the hair. The fringe is kept short, contributing to a modern look. In regards to how full the face looks, the combination of the height at the crown and the layers that are cut up and away from the jaw works really nicely. A note I will mention is that pastel copper colors tend to fade quicker than most shades of color, so that is something to prepare for.
#8 Voluminous Copper Curtain Layered Crop
What personality! The fringe adds to all those layers on top and makes it feel naturally full instead of over-styled. You have a natural crown whorl back here which is a bonus! A good stylist will know how to work with that for added lift. The copper tone is beautiful, and for a fuller face, this type of cut is perfect. The way the volume on top is concentrated and then tapers down at the sides is exactly what you need. This will most definitely require some maintenance to keep that shape, but cuts like this are always memorable.
#9 Soft Golden Layered Bob with Lifted Crown and Face-Framing Layers
This haircut was definitely made for her. The crown has pretty height from the graduated layering, and the face-framing bits are perfect to soften everything up without looking like a lot. I also appreciate the silver strands at the temples. They mix really nicely with the babylights and the root shadow which makes the grow out look very elegant instead of something to be chased. This will really only need light mousse and some brushing.
#10 Rounded Chin-Length Bob with Blunt Short Fringe
This is a little specific, though I mean well, I would say this cut is a little more specific. The blunt fringe and rounded shape of the cut give it an almost architectural structure, which is super cool. Cuts like this work best on straight hair of a high-density type. There is a tiny amount of internal graduation at the nape for a bit of volume. To be fair, there can be a downside with blunt short fringes as they shorten the visual length of a face. It is really a matter of your features. But when it’s good, it’s phenomenal!
#11 Jaw-Length Layered Bob with Feathered Fringe and Root Shadow
It’s great how this falls to the jaw. The face-framing feathered fringe looks beautiful and the root shadow is a great addition, it gives that lived-in look where you’re not counting down the days to your next appointment. Crown covert layers give height and keep the balance for good hair. The warm red tones are beautiful, reds just so you know, they do fade faster than most colors. The fringe will also need some light hold product to stay as you want.
#12 Deep Burgundy Curly Pixie with Tapered Nape and Face-Framing Coil
The face framing spiral is everything! It adds some softness and sweetness that a fully cropped pixie would lack. The rest is shaped so beautifully with a tapered nape and graduated top layers that let the curls clump and define themselves. I would cut this dry for sure. A 3A-3B curl type needs to see where all the hair actually falls. The deep burgundy is stunning but will need more upkeep than the rest. Reds, burgundies especially, aren’t going to hold the same way cooler tones do. A diffuser and good curl cream will be your everyday essentials!
#13 Short Textured Brunette Pixie with Choppy Micro-Fringe
The micro fringe cut is especially nice when cut on the diagonal. It gives the cut some movement and I think it prevents it from looking overly blunt. The ends are soft razor textured and this helps balance the shortness as well as soften the cut. The graduated nape is good as it lifts the crowns so on fuller faces it is flattering I think. The depth from the lowlights is nice and very natural. There is a lot of precision that goes into cuts like this that make it look effortless.
#14 Stacked Bronde Pixie with Lifted Side-Swept Fringe
The internal graduation gives this style so much more volume, even with the short length. The longer side fringe does a lot when it comes to the flattering of a fuller face. It draws the eye sideways as well as creating a lengthening effect. The bronde with babylights and root smudge is pretty nice and a tad expensive looking, with low maintenance upkeep. Just some styling paste will be needed to separate a few pieces, but the blow dry is going to take nothing.
#15 Soft Stacked Auburn Bob with Face-Framing Waves
The warm and rich auburn shade enhances your skin for a natural glow and beautifully highlights your features. The back of the hair is stacked and graduated with some longer pieces at the front that fall around the cheeks and create soft waves. This looks stunning on soft waves and naturally wavy and thicker hair as the waves will do a lot of the working for you. It really helps to create a nice subtle lift and frame around the whole face. To keep colors like this looking fresh and beautiful, you will need to have regular glossing appointments. You will also need to refresh those waves with a 1-inch barrel curling iron in between washes.
#16 Curly Pixie Crop with Tapered Nape and Sculpted Micro-Fringe
I appreciate the curl definition so far! The round graduation at the crown is really nice, and the micro-fringe is really cute. When the natural curls are like this, it’s really important to have a stylist who understands shrinkage because an inch of length when wet can spring up to half that when it dries. The warm surface highlights on the ends of the curls are a nice touch to add some dimension without needing a complete color service. This is a lovely cut for warm weather, and the upward volume is really nice on a fuller face.
#17 Short Copper Pixie with Lifted Crown and Side-Swept Micro Fringe
The crown lift is awesome! The natural cowlick is complemented by the point cut layers. The clipper tapered sides direct that focus upward to the eyes and cheekbones. The copper tone is vivid and absolutely stunning. A red this bright will definitely require more maintenance than a natural shade, so just keep that in mind. The side swept micro fringe softens the whole thing.
#18 Piecey Copper Pixie with Textured Crown and Tapered Nape
I love how playful and fun the texture looks. It isn’t easy to achieve that look. The tapered nape helps keep the overall style looking clean. The point cut layers at the crown that create vertical lift are great for fuller faces also. The warm copper color along with the sun subtle root smudge is stunning. A matte paste will be perfect to keep the piecey separation looking fresh and will not make it look greasy. Honestly, daily styling on this look will be minimal.
#19 Short Feathered Blonde Pixie with Tapered Nape
The way the feathers are styled shows a relaxed effect for the haircut as if the hair just fell this way. The hairstylist applied some razor cuts alongside some point cutting for the layering and with that clockwise crown cowlick, you can tell she really worked it. The way the layers are pushed up and back looks so effortless. The root shadow along with the lowlights gives the hair so much more dimension and depth so it doesn’t feel so flat. For rounder faces, the vertical lift with the space around the ears and temples looks really nice. Once you figure out how your hair responds to it, it’s a really easy cut to style.
#20 Textured Copper Curly Pixie with Graduated Nape
This asymmetric fringe is amazing because it looks like one of the cheekbones has been lifted. It also adds a sense of movement to the style, even when the wearer is completely still. Beautiful movement is created with the graduated nape and tapered sides as they are cut to control bulk very well on what looks to be medium thickness to wavy-curly hair. The copper color with just a hint of root shadow is warm and dimensional and very lovely. This particular style is ideal for a person with a fuller face as the top volume is complemented with a clean jawline. The curls will be defined with a styler each day but once the routine is established it will minimize the time spent on styling.
#21 Textured Copper Cropped Pixie with Feathered Fringe
The gentle way the fringe is trimmed gives a sense of it being integrated with the rest of the layers rather than being largely separated. The internal layers at the crown do a great job of contributing to the overall height. The warm copper glaze and lowlights are lovely and especially nice how they warm the face. I do want to point out that there is a small crown cow lick here so some strategic product placement is a must during drying, but once you get it down it creates great volume. If you want a pixie the shorter sides and fading reds do limit your styles but this a great interpretation of a pixie.
#22 Warm Copper Textured Pixie with Feathered Micro-Bang
I come back to this style because of how it frames the eyes. The micro-bang with the crown graduation create an upward line that really opens up the face. The hair is fine-to-medium and the texturizing keeps it from lying flat which is important when you don’t have a lot of density to work with. The warm copper with soft lowlights offers it warmth and dimension. A blow dry with some direction every morning would be required, but we’re talking a few minutes, not a production.
#23 Rich Plum Pixie with Soft Side-Swept Fringe
What I like about this style is the color. The dark plum hue is different but still feels natural so it is an option that will suit everyone. The style is also simple to design and easy to upkeep. It has a tapered nape and a longer fringe or side sweep that falls across the forehead. The crown nape has a natural whorl, so it is nice and easy to add volume. If you have a fuller face, the swept fringe will create a nice flattering angle. In terms of upkeep, the cut is extremely low maintenance, but the berry color will need a little more attention as it can shift in a few weeks.
#24 Textured Short Shag with Wispy Fringe for Round Faces
This hairstyle is a cross between a bob and a pixie cut. It is long enough to style, but short enough so that you can be sure it won’t get in your way. The fringe is kept light and wispy so it doesn’t weigh it down and the cowlick on the left provides some lovely natural lift. The use of point cutting and razor texturizing creates lift all over. The root shadow with micro-balayage gives the hair more depth without being too obvious. When it comes to thicker hair, over-layering should be avoided as it can bulk up too much. With a medium density like this, it looks really good.
#25 Textured Pixie with Side-Swept Fringe for Full Faces
The longer side-swept fringe certainly does a lot. This style makes the face appear more slim, and is generally more flattering when compared to other styles. There is enough height on top for the wave to come through naturally which is really nice. The tapered nape and point-cut layers keep the shape tight without looking overly severe. The warm chestnut shade combined with micro-lowlights looks rich and can really catch the light in a nice way. The side fringe will require a bit of maintenance and a single-process color will need some touch ups as well, but those are small trade offs for how great this style is.
#26 Rounded Chocolate Blunt Bob with Micro-Fringe
I love the detail on this cut. The blunt edges look super clean and the micro fringe adds an unexpected detail, as if someone is really self confident. The graduated layers around the nape of the neck create an undercurve that adds volume to the overall shape. On rounder faces, the chin length coupled with the short fringe creates a modern look in overall shortening. If your hair to any curl or frizz, a lightweight smoothing serum should keep everything in order before flat-ironing.
#27 Chic Textured Short Bob with Subtle Highlights
The choppy layers give this bob a nice relaxed feel and it creates some movement. It’s short enough to feel fresh, but not too short that it doesn’t have some versatility. The subtle highlights are designed to add dimension without making the color too busy. They just catch the light which also means the hair look healthier and lively. On fuller faces, the way the layers wrap around the cheeks and jaws is flattering. To avoid the shape turning into something shapeless, you’ll want trims every few weeks, but the daily styling is really easy.
#28 Textured Curly Bob with Soft Waves
The curls are soft and naturally bouncy and are defined enough to hold their shape. The layers beautifully frame the face and are ideal for curly hair. This cut is very low maintenance – just a quick trim to the ends is all that’s needed to refresh the curls and shap. The soft curls that touch the jaw cut are flattering to round faces because they reduce bulk around the face and beautifully frame the face without sacrificing the bounce of the curls. Jaw length curls are also very flattering to rounder faces as the length follows the jaw without adding more width.
#29 Textured Short Crop with Soft Volume
The volume at the crown is what makes this cut work and gives an overall height that compliments a fuller face without going overboard. The layers have been cut to encourage movement and on fine-to-medium hair like this that is important because you need all the texture you can get. I like the fact that this is the kind of cut that you could run your fingers through after drying and it would still look good. It’s not too fussy, it just has a nice shape to it.
#30 Textured Curly Crop with Soft Volume
I like how simple the curls are yet still so well defined. The layers that frame the cheeks hit perfectly to draw the eye up. The ideal length is just above the shoulders to give just enough weight to hold the shape but not enough to weigh the curls down. This type of volume and movement is very flattering on fuller faces because it creates interest all around the face instead of close to the head. A defining product will be necessary to keep it looking intentional but the cut does most of the work.
#31 Sleek Blunt Bob with Soft Bangs
Confidence shows through a perfectly done blunt bob. This one falls right at the jaw with softly framing bangs that are more gentle than severe. I find texture very desirable as it smoothes out the cut and makes for easier styling. I always like to mention this as some cuts may appear simple but actually require about 40 minutes to do at home whereas I promise you this one won’t take you that long. Bangs are going to require more trimming than the rest so expect to do that every 3 weeks or so but that is a small commitment for the amount of upkeep that goes into how polished the cut looks.
#32 Textured Short Shag with Wispy Bangs
Bangs will help draw attention to the eyes, and are especially nice for someone with a rounder face. The shag shape also has that lovely, effortless, you-just-rolled-out-of-bed look. Which of course, is not true. It is a very skilled cut. On hair that is of medium density, has a natural wave, and is cut like this, it truly comes alive. A texture-enhancing spray would be good here as it will give the waves nice definition and a good hold without the crunch. It has the personality to stand out from the crowd without being too much.
#33 Chic Curly Pixie with Soft Highlights
Something nice is happening with these highlights. They reflect light differently with the movement of the curls and create warmth that a solid color just can’t give. The cut gives me nape hugs and the curls on top are long enough to display their pattern. With a fuller face I like the light layers around the cheeks as they create a softness. Curly pixies are a vibe and require regular upkeep for the texture to stay bouncy and defined, but with how warm and inviting the vibe is, it’s an easy commitment to make!
#34 Chic Short Pixie with Textured Layers
Because of the light and depth created by the various shimmering layers, the cut appears more polished. It provides some softness to the face and is sleek without being flat. Layering at the crown and throughout the top gives the volume for fine to medium hair. This particular style requires more trims than you might expect, no more than four weeks to maintain the shape. The daily styling is very quick so it is worth it.
#35 Chic Jaw-Length Bob with Soft Blunt Bangs
Bob styles are very clean and sophisticated. Blunt bangs soften the forehead and a jaw length cut balances a fuller face in the most natural way. With this type of hair straight and finer a blunt cut works to your advantage as it maintains thickness at the ends. I would suggest some color, even just a little lighter at the ends so it doesn’t look so uniform. The bangs will require the most upkeep to sit just right, so expect to come in every three weeks.
#36 Stylish Blunt Bob with Soft Layering
The softness of the layers combined with the brunette tone and the overall warmth of the look really completes the picture. The chin-length cut is the most flattering on fuller faces because it hugs the jawline instead of cutting across it, and the subtle waves keep it moving. The face framing layers really finish it all off. This style is so versatile you could wear it to a work meeting and then out to dinner with no changes. With regular trims the shape will stay neat, but there’s virtually no upkeep.
#37 Chic Textured Curly Crop with Soft Bangs
Soft bangs paired with curls creates a cohesive look, as the bangs blend nicely into the curls, making the entire hairstyle look like one piece. The naturally curly frame adds a beautiful face-framing bounce, which works great for fuller faces. With medium density hair, the cut holds the shape well without feeling too heavy. Of course, curls like to be seen. This cut is versatile enough to look good on second or third day hair. Plus, the cut works for both casual or dressier looks, making it even better.
#38 Chic Textured Pixie Cut with Soft Layers
The soft layers on the top are frothy and endearing but also serve a functional purpose-instead of adding volume on the sides of fuller faces that are more narrow on the sides adding volume on top where it is most needed gives an appearance of more balanced proportions. The warm light brown color compliments the skin tone nicely. This style of layered pixie is also forgiving and low maintenance on fine to medium hair. A bit of product and a little bit of finger styling is all that is needed. It does require regular trims to maintain its shape (shorter cuts always do), but the simplicity of the daily routine more than offsets that.
#39 Textured A-Line Bob with Subtle Highlights
On fuller faces, A-line shapes are generally the most flattering because the longer front pieces create a natural slimming optical illusion and you don’t really have to do anything else. This one is just above collarbone length, which means you could do a lot with it, like tuck it behind your ears for a different look, or leave it forward for more framing. The highlights are nice and subtle which means it won’t be too crazy but it will create some interest with the dimension. This style works with fine to medium hair because of the blunt-ish ends keeping a thick appearance and looking good. Just keep up with trims so the ends stay healthy and the shape stays clean.
#40 Modern Textured Pixie Cut with Subtle Highlights
This style has shorter lengths at the back and longer layers at the front which gives a lovely graduated effect and adds interest from all angles. Fine hair requires highlights to look more dimensional and fuller. The back lift will keep the profile balanced and the front face framing layers will flatter fuller faces. This style can be low maintenance once you figure out how to work with it, though fine hair may require some texturizing powder to maintain that lived-in volume.
#41 Sleek Rounded Bob with Full Fringe
The complete look is created by the full fringe because it makes the hairstyle look as though it was designed as one singular piece instead of multiple separate sections. The rounded shape of the hairstyle is smoothed out and polished as it comes just at the jawline. The fringe and jawline combination create a frame that is balanced and symmetrical especially on rounder or fuller face shapes. For the style to blend in well with the facial shape, hair that is of medium density and smooth texture is ideal. If combined with a warm and bold color, the hairstyle could be striking and give the cut even more depth.
#42 Textured Short Tapered Cut with Golden Highlights
The golden highlights add a shine and make the curls appear to be lit from within. The tapered side adds length to the overall shape of the hair and is great for rounder faces. This is just how I want to see wild natural curls – the cut shows off the texture, and the way the cut highlights the curls is just perfect. Medium to thick density hair works well with this shape and curl pattern, as the tapered areas control the volume and give the hair room to be wild. The shape does require regular maintenance to keep the style, but daily styling is as simple as using a curl refresher and running fingers through the curls.
#43 Textured Copper Bob with Soft Waves
That’s a lovely beachy wave look! I like how the hair is long enough to fall past your shoulders. The layers help me frame to your face and give the look more body. The texture and thickness of your hair allow you to wear this style really well. The layers work very well to keep the hair from feeling heavy. It does take a little bit of work to achieve those waves in between washes. A light mousse would help a lot and should not weigh your hair down.
#44 Chic Textured Pixie Cut with Soft Volume
The hairstyle has a sense of playfulness that comes from the movement of the layers. The volume at the top looks naturally placed, rather than forced or overly styled. The light brown color with highlights looks warm and dimensional. nnWhen working with fine to medium hair, every bit of dimension is necessary for creating the illusion of fullness, and this cut is warm and functional. This shape is flattering for a fuller face without being too obvious about it.nnThe hairstyle looks great for all occasions, and the transition from day to night will be seamless.
#45 Playful Curly Crop with Defined Texture
It’s great how every curl is shaped in its own way, and those soft layers allow each one to fall in a different direction, which gives the overall shape a very natural and organic look. With a fuller face the way the curls create volume around the cheeks is a plus because it gives a nice rounded look rather than something you are trying to minimize. The shorter length bounces the curls up and keeps it looking lively. This shape of curly hair will need a bit more maintenance than some other styles, likely every 6 weeks, to keep the ends healthy and the curls clumping properly.
#46 Textured Auburn Bob with Soft Waves
This cut’s warm auburn color is appealing. The waves look natural, and the hair likely has more volume. With more length, more styles become possible. It can be worn sleek one day and tousled the next. The subtle layers prevent the bob from looking like a helmet. The waves also frame the cheeks on fuller faces. The styling effort is worth it.
#47 Textured Curly Bob with Defined Shape
This bob is exceptionally crafted. The curls stand out beautifully, and the shoulder skimming length creates harmony on a fuller face. The added soft layers give the curls movement while still keeping enough structure to the curls so they don’t lose their form. This is a lovely take on medium to thick hair as you need some internal shaping to avoid the triangle effect that curly bobs can end up with. The curls will require some maintenance to ensure they keep their bounce, but the shape is empathetic enough that a bad curl day still looks deliberate.
#48 Textured Short Pixie with Subtle Highlights
These highlights Pixie cut give some dimension. A single color would be too flat and not as interesting. The layers increase volume and movement which also soften the overall shape. For fuller faces, this is great as cuts like this tend to soften features. This cut also works on medium to fine hair as the layers remove some weight but without creating gaps, just redirects the weight. It will need regular maintenance to keep the shape defined but the styling is quite easy.
#49 Playful Textured Pixie with Soft Curls
The style is very low-maintenance but with the length of the hair cut, the shape will grow out quickly, so be sure to book frequent appointments to your stylist to keep the hair cut looking fresh!
#50 Chic Textured Pixie with Bold Ruby Tones
The ruby hue on this is phenomenal. Its a bold color but manages to cover the spectrum of natural enough to still be easy to wear. The layers in this cut create softness and movement which contrasts to the shortness of the overall look. With side swept bangs, there is versatility to push them forward for a more polished look or off to the side for a more relaxed appearance. For a fuller face, the length and upwards volume created at the crown is very flattering. Bright hues require touch-ups to avoid a muddy look, but with this cut you can style it finger through and go.
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