25 Prettiest Haircuts for Wide Faces That Say Ive Still Got It Without Saying a Word

Sometimes beachy waves are perceived as a simple hairstyle that can be thrown together at the last minute on a hot summer day. The whole point of this hairstyle is for it to look like the person however, there is a fair amount of detail that goes into an overall polished look that will make you stop and take a second look at your reflection before leaving the house.

About a year ago, I had a client who brought in a magazine photo of a model who had wavy hair and was taking a photo in front of an ocean. She explained how for several years she has tried to recreate that look. I remember it was a dry look. She was probably just trying to do too much, too many passes, too much heat, and too much product to try to hold her hair in place. The look was meant to be free flowing.

Beachy waves are meant to look free flowing and effortless. They look slightly more polished than other looks but they still are meant to look like they are having fun. So many different cuts and lengths can benefit from this styling.

Layered Textured Lob with Easy Movement

There’s an ease to this lob that makes it so nice. The layers are simple and achieve a lot by providing the hair with direction. The texture is natural instead of over-styled, and the lob looks like it is meant to be this way. Giving off the impression of an effortless style is more challenging to do than it sounds. The cut is fairly balanced, and a good texturizing spray will finish the look nicely.

Clean Blunt Bob with Quiet Layering

I appreciate the great use of minimalism. The line cut and sitting just above the chin is very nice. The end are softened so it doesn’t look too sharp. A lot of the work is attributed to the shine of the hair. The cut is deceptively simple. You don’t realize how precise it has to be until you try to replicate it on the wrong person.

Warm Copper Waves with Gentle Layering

The copper really seems to do something. It seems to grasp the texture of the waves and almost amplifies them, so even the slightest bit of movement feels intentional and alive. The layers are just enough to keep the body evenly distributed throughout the mid-lengths. What I like most is how warm and inviting this whole look is. There’s nothing rigid about it.

Warm Brown Waves with Soft, Lived-In Layers

What I noticed first was the color. The layered warm brown was just the right amount of interesting. The layers look effortless, and the subtlety is perfect. The waves have a nice weight to them. It is always a good sign when day two looks even better.

Mid-Length Waves with Gentle Face-Framing

I love the elements that surround the face. They brought the length up just a touch to draw the eye in without creating an obvious frame. The length has such an honest texture to it, and it is close to what the hair wants to do. That rich brown color softens the whole thing up beautifully.

Long Layers with Soft, Light-Catching Highlights

This one shows a little more restraint which I appreciate. The highlights aren’t directly shouting at anyone, they’re more of a gentle reflection. The layers have a really nice effortless flow to them as well which is a sign of a good cut and good styling. The face framing pieces just hit the cheekbone which is a small detail but it really does mean a lot more than people think.

Shoulder-Length Waves with Sun-Kissed Dimension

The highlights are so soft they could be mistaken for natural lightening, as if the person had an extensive amount of sun exposure as their hair just responded. That sort of subtle dimension is really effective with finer hair like this. A bit of volumizing mousse at the roots would keep everything from falling flat by the afternoon, but the cut itself isn’t asking for much.

Chin-Length Bob with Textured Waves

I can sense a bit of sweetness here. With the length grazing the chin and the waves having a softness that keeps a rounded and effortless silhouette, I can sense some warmth being built towards the ends, a nearly invisible ombre, which makes the bob more interesting than a solid color would create. This length is great for someone who wants to feel like they have short hair without the full commitment.

Long Textured Waves with Gentle Highlighting

While I can appreciate the challenges long, textured hair can pose, this particular style demonstrates such movement, purpose, and overall balance. The waves and highlights work together so that neither takes away from the overall harmony of the other. Softer, face-framing layers create an overall cohesiveness as opposed to the pronounced disconnection that other styles can create. There’s something about the richness of this style that I really enjoy.

Soft Textured Bob with Gentle Framing

I love how easy this bob looks! The framing layers are soft and not too structured which is perfect. And with wavy hair, there’s usually so much texture and personality going on that extra styling isn’t necessary. I think what really makes this work is that nothing is trying too hard. It’s just a really nice, simple bob on hair with just a touch of character and that’s all it needs.

Curly Bob with Warm, Easy Layers

It’s so refreshing to see someone with natural curls get a haircut that works with, and not against, their curls. This bob is doing exactly that. The layers provide just enough room for the curls to spring up without getting stuck together, and the length is at a really nice spot where it still has some nice weight and bounce to it. The warm color also adds depth and really polishes off the look, even if it probably took no time at all to style.

Textured Bob with Soft Bangs and Warmth

The bangs are soft and casual, but they also provide a blend with the rest of the hair. The warm brunnette color with subtle highlights adds richness to the overall look. The depth of rich color in the hair adds to the look of the cut, even when the haircut is simple. It’s more important than people tend to think, and it is a style that will age well between appointments.

Curly Textured Bob with Subtle Highlighting

These curls look great! The layers help each curl stay separated and not merge together into a big blob. For this style, a good curl defining cream would be a great product to have. What I like the most, though, is the placement of the highlights. They catch light on the outer curve of the curls, which adds dimension to the overall shape that a single color wouldn’t be able to create.

Shoulder-Length Textured Cut with Relaxed Waves

I can already tell this will be super easy to wear! The waves look so much more natural rather than done, which is great because it makes it easy to wear. The layers add some movement, but keep it low maintenance. If your hair is fine and wavy, then this will blend perfectly with your natural texture. The soft color shifts are fun and keep the vibe the same.

Textured Bob with Soft, Tousled Ends

The ends are what really attracted me to this bob. Something about them gives a slightly undone look to the overall cut, which helps create that movement and flow, even if the hair is still. The layers are really nice and subtle, and while they might almost go unnoticed, they definitely contribute to the overall look. For someone who wants to maintain length without going too long, this is a really nice in-between cut.

Beachy Lob with Quiet Highlights

This style offers the maximum amount of beachy waves. Great texture and very natural. Highlights are suncu t and bleached, which is something you don’t get from foils (but a good colorist can get pretty close). They length is ideal for those who want the option to have their hair pulled back, but also want to enjoy styles with their hair down. It’s a simple style, but in the best possible way.

Textured Bob with Gentle Bangs

The waves in the bangs keep it looking more casual than something that’s a bit overdone. The cut also isn’t so long that it will start to weigh you down, but that length mixed with the texture gives it a more playful vibe. I really do think this could suit so many different people, not just those with certain hair types. I think there is a certain kind of personality to this that will speak to many.

Wavy Bob with Side-Swept Bangs and Soft Texture

I love how the side swept bangs blend seamlessly with the rest of the haircut. The movement of the hair and bangs together creates a beautiful fluidity. As for the loose waves, they look great. I do recommend some smoothing serum to help keep the top of the hair surface neat and allow the waves to do their thing.

Textured Pixie with Soft Height

This pixie gives you attention to detail. The top texture is not overly spiky or worked, it’s kept light to give the hair direction and elevation. The sides being clean is all that is needed to let the volume on top do the talking. What works about this particular pixie is that it still feels feminine and soft even though it’s short, and that’s not easy to achieve.

Soft Bob with Barely-There Waves

The gentle waves on this bob might look like it has bends as opposed to curls, which adds to its elegance. Rather than having a prominent wave in the hair, it suggests one, which works beautifully at this length. The balayage has a similar restraint, only a touch of brightness where the hair falls naturally forward. It’s the kind of cut where you look styled even if you’ve done barely anything.

Pixie Cut with Layered Volume and Softness

The length on top on this pixie cut gives an easy fullness that isn’t product build-up. For root flatter days, volumizing powder is an option, but most of the work really seems to be the cut. The face framing bits soften the overall look making it warm and approachable.

Short Textured Pixie with Playful Volume

I like the energy from this haircut. The confidence in the cut, paired with the fact that the looseness prevents it from being stiff, creates a nice overall feel. The volume at the top adds a bit of extra length to the overall shape which is a nice touch. This style is the type that you want to take no longer than two minutes on. Just go through it with your fingers and you’re done. People say they want to spend more time doing it, but they really just want this.

Wavy Bob with Soft Bangs and Rich Color

The color warmth is helpful to the entire cut as it gives a cozy and inviting feeling. It also works with the soft bangs and waves. The texture is natural, which is a nice line to walk. The bangs, in my opinion, are what gives this bob its true character. They change the whole energy of the cut.

Textured Lob with Easy, Face-Framing Bangs

I love how the bangs sit just right. They are neither too heavy nor too wispy. They frame the face in just the right ways. The warm balayage at the ends gives the perfect amount of contrast to keep things interesting. This is an excellent cut for finer hair. The texture and layers create an illusion of more hair than is actually there.

Long Voluminous Layers with Soft, Sweeping Bangs

With this much natural body to the hair, the best thing to do is let it be and that’s what this cut does best. The long, smooth, and sweeping layers create volume from the hair’s own movement instead of being cut into a shape. The bangs provide a nice softness across the forehead and brings it all together. Thick, wavy hair is a plus for this look but it also doesn’t demand too much.