Man With a Round Face Short Beard and Glasses

When choosing a haircut, it’s essential to consider your lifestyle and the shape of your face. While some haircuts look good on others, they may not look good on you because of your face shape.

80 Best Haircuts For Men With Round Faces

Swept-Back Quiff

Swept Back Quiff

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The swept-back quiff has to be one of the most masculine haircuts for the modern man with a round face. Combine that with a short stubble beard or any other beard style for round faces, and you have a perfect look.

Sleek Side Part

Sleek Side Part

Photo @kalin_barber

This cut is ideal for achieving a timeless look, but it can also be tailored to your personal preferences based on your hair type and length.

Bald and Beard Combo

Bald and Beard Combo

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

Sometimes, the best way to maintain a neat appearance is by going bald. And this style works perfectly for round-faced men. You need to complement the look with a well-maintained beard.

Angular Fringe

Angular Fringe

Photo @shrunknheads

You can soften your look with a nice fringe. And it doesn’t have to be boring. There are many ways to style a  fringe and look amazing; you must find the perfect style for your face.

Side Part

Side Part

Photo @dynasty_barbers

This is one of the most versatile and adaptable men’s haircuts for round faces, with a sophisticated, masculine vibe. Its height and length provide the ideal balancing effect, giving the appearance of a longer face while highlighting your natural facial features.

Sponge Twist High Top

Sponge Twist High Top

Photo @urbankutzbarbershop

The best way to achieve the perfect haircut is by adding some volume. And what better way than to make some sponge twists on your afro top, with a nice undercut on the sides?

You can compliment this look with any appropriate black men’s beard styles and look sharp. You can also look up other sponge haircuts and see if they work better.

Straight Shag

Straight Shag

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You can add layers and a choppy finish to your medium-length hair to complement your round face. You need to keep visiting your hairstylist to trim your hair to maintain this look.

Curly High-Top

Curly High Top

Photo @dynasty_barbers

If you like curly hairstyles, here’s a good alternative for you. Wear a high fade on the sides and style the curls on the top to your preference.

French Crop

French Crop

Photo @j.d_barber

This longer and more modern French crop are ideal for round faces. This cropped cut has a lot of texture and movement thanks to the layers, and it looks best with a longer fringe.

Jagged Spikes

Jagged Spikes

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Incorporate thick spikes as a great way to change the profile of your face. Tall spikes over an inch tall will help define your face’s roundness. Have your barber cut the sides of your hair shorter to emphasize the height of your hair even more.

You can also request the stylist for suggestions on fat guy beard styles to complement your look.

Faux Hawk

Faux Hawk

Photo @alan_beak

The fauxhawk is one of the most popular men’s hairstyles right now, and it’s ideal for adding maximum volume and prominent angles to your face.

Edgy Faux Hawk

Edgy Faux Hawk

Photo @kalin_barber

This is the best look for men with medium-length hair, especially if you need something that compliments your round face without wearing your hair short. Make sure you work with a professional and experienced hairstylist to trim and bring out this style ideally.

Afro Twists

Afro Twists

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Trim the sides of your head, then add some length to the top hair with afro twists. This style adds some length and volume to your mane and gives a soft and neat appearance.

Modern Quiff

Modern Quiff

Photo @ashxlauren

One favorite short men’s haircut for round faces is the modern quiff, which will help to elongate your face shape. The trick is to brush up on your quiff to add volume. Look up other top quiff hairstyles you can get.

Fringe

Fringe

Photo @yeganebarber

A fringe could help to define your soft round-shaped face right away. However, keep in mind that not all fringes are created equal, so choose a side fringe that is choppy, sweeping, and angular.

Textured Top

Textured Top

Photo @ashxlauren

A great way to slim a round face is to keep your hair on the sides super short and neat while leaving the top messy and textured. This will add dimension to your face, making it appear more angular and drawing the eyes upwards.

Full Beard and Volume

Full Beard and Volume

Photo @kingsbarbershop604

Sometimes, it’s not the hair on top that makes the difference. You can try to wear a full, voluminous beard to complement your hairstyle and see how that works for you.

Swept-Back Look

Swept-Back Look

Photo @alan_beak

Remember how awesome Justin Timberlake looked in this hairstyle? Well, you can wear it too and look great too. Keep a long enough length so that it has enough volume when you sweep it backward.

Curls and Bangs

Curls and Bangs

Photo @alan_beak

If you have naturally curly hair, make the most of it by styling it into a longer fringe. The textured finish of these longer bangs will draw attention to your eyes, making your face appear more angular.

Pompadour With Undercut

Pompadour With Undercut

Photo @dynasty_barbers

This style is cool, sleek and fashionable. Shaved undercut sides add an edgier, more contemporary feel to the look. This will draw attention away from the roundness of your face shape by emphasizing the height and fullness on top.

Short Sides

Short Sides

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

This is a perfect look for men who like to keep it neat. Keep the sides of your hair short and cropped, and leave the top section longer so it can be swept to one side. Add some volume to create height.

Textured Spikes

Textured Spikes

Photo @kalin_barber

Request that your barber cut into the top section of your hair until it looks choppy and spiky. Use wax to keep the style looking textured and keep the sides neat.

Classic Pompadour

Classic Pompadour

Photo @kalin_barber

This style is ideal for adding height to your hair; the extra inches make your face appear leaner and longer.

Smooth Buzz With a Beard

Smooth Buzz With a Beard

Photo @ashxlauren

A smooth buzz will work perfectly for a round-faced man if you couple it with a well-groomed thick beard.

Colorful Quiff

Colorful Quiff

Photo @alan_beak

Add some highlight or hair dye to your quiff and shift attention from your face while looking stylish and sleek.

Skin Fade Haircut

Skin Fade Haircut

Photo @j.d_barber

This look will help you break the symmetry of your face and draws attention to the upper part of your face.

Textured Caesar Cut

Textured Caesar Cut

Photo @universalcutsbarbershop

This is the look for a guy that wants to adopt a contemporary look with a French cut. You can also try other Caesar haircut ideas.

Au Naturel

Au Naturel

Photo @dynasty_barbers

If you have a naturally thick afro, embrace your mane and wear it long and loud. Remember to keep it moisturized.

Sharp Face Line Cut

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Blow Up Dreads

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Shadow Fade

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Two Temple

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Fade And Brush

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Blow Up Mid Top

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Side Part And Fade

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Haircut Line Design

Photo @yeganebarber

Buzz Cut And X Sign

Photo @ashxlauren

Deep Fringe

Photo @ashxlauren

Dyed Spiky Mohawk

Photo @yeganebarber

Two Part Textured

Photo @alan_beak

Textured And Fringe

Photo @alan_beak

Ducktail Top

Photo @alan_beak

Deep Curly Mohawk

Photo @kalin_barber

Spiky And Shades Of Blue

Photo @kalin_barber

Pompadour

Photo @kalin_barber

Quiff

Photo @kalin_barber

Shaggy Fringe

Photo @kalin_barber

Fingeres Blow Back

Photo @kalin_barber

Silver Hair Brushed Back

Photo @kingsbarbershop604

Blow Back Bangs

Photo @kingsbarbershop604

Blow Dry Backwards

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

Rockabilly Hairstyle

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

Sponge Haircut

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

Comb Over

Photo @scammellsbarbershop

High Skin Fade

Photo @j.d_barber

Swirl Bangs

Photo @j.d_barber

Deep Surgical Line

Photo @j.d_barber

Spiky Up

Photo @urbankutzbarbershop

Black Men Buzz Cut

Photo @urbankutzbarbershop

Side Part Thin Hair

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Wavy Top And Curve

Photo @urbankutzbarbershop

Butch Cut

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Slick Back

Photo @urbankutzbarbershop

Multicolored Fringe

Photo @universalcutsbarbershop

Big Wave Top

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Round Cornrows

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Classic Short

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Fringed Spikes

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Buzz Cut

Photo @universalcutsbarbershop

Mullet And Hair Design

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Curly Top

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Fade Line And Bun

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Caesar Haircut

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Sharp Bangs Line

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Straight Bangs Line

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Fade Line Design

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Cornrows And Fade

Photo @dynasty_barbers

Double Hair Notches

Photo @dynasty_barbers

How to Style and Maintain

Step 1 – Choosing the best hairstyle

Pick a style that suits your hair type and lifestyle. Also, pick a hairstyle that draws attention from the lower part of your face to the upper one.

Step 2 – Best styling tips

Learn how to ask for a haircut whenever you need to retouch your style, so you maintain your style. When styling your hair, consider your hair texture and volume. You also want to choose a style that brings out your personality the best.

Step 3 – How to maintain

Clean your hair regularly and use oils and creams to keep it moisturized and healthy.

Step 4 – Best products to use

Always use natural hair products such as shampoos, conditioners, oils, hair powder and creams. You must also use quality tools such as a hairdryer and combs.

FAQ

Can a man with a round face have a short haircut?

Yes. There are plenty of options to pick from.

Which haircut is the best for a male with a round face?

Ask your stylist for haircut names for men, and pick a style that matches your hair type and lifestyle.

Is short hair attractive?

Yes. Short hair is attractive if it’s well-maintained.

Anthony Giannotti

About the author: Anthony Giannotti

Anthony Giannotti is a senior writer and editor for Beardoholic and a licensed barber for more than 13 years. He owns 3 barbershops and has his own hair care product line that is sold in barbershops worldwide. Known for his impeccable technique and skills, Anthony is an expert in hair and beard care and he knows the best products and tools to get rid of all beard problems and have an amazing beard.

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