Gorgeous Medium-Length Haircuts For Fuller Faces

A great haircut can change not only how you look but also how you feel about yourself. We've likely all heard before that different hairstyles look better on different face shapes. Still, how many of us actually know which cut is best for our face shape? There are plenty of trendy haircuts we want to try or new and unusual cuts and colors we may be itching to experiment with. When it comes time to embark on new hair, though, taking your face shape into consideration can really help to transform your look for the better.

Those of us with full or round faces are pretty lucky; according to Southern Living, round faces tend to look younger and even kinder and more open. When it comes to the haircuts that look best for us, though, some will make our favorite features pop, while others may fall flat. We've compiled a list of all the medium-length haircuts that will make us look and feel like our best selves.

Per You Probably Need a Haircut, middle parts aren't always ideal for fuller faces. That said, curtain bangs are a great way to make a middle part work for a full face. Plus, they're totally 'in' right now. Opt for a length that just touches your shoulders to make sure that this voluminous style doesn't weigh you down. The bang shape will shape your face and help to accentuate your cheekbones while the extra volume lightens up your face. 

You've probably noticed that bangs of basically any kind have been all over the runways and Instagram over the past few seasons, per InStyle. What you may not know, however, is that this is a perfect trend for those of us with full faces. Hairstylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, Illinois Shelly Aguirre, explained to Real Simple, "Bangs can draw attention away from the jawline, which is the widest part of the face." The shape that bangs create will, instead, draw focus to your cheekbones and your eyes. 

Sure –– the once-labeled "cheugy" side part gave way for the modern middle part over the past few years. According to Glamour, though, side parts are making a triumphant return. This is great news because deep side parts help to add much more volume than a middle part, as well as asymmetry, both of which work particularly well for a round face (via Real Simple). To achieve the perfect deep side part, line a comb up with the outer corner of your eye to form your part. 

You may think that when it comes to finding the right hairstyle for your face shape, the cut is more important than the color. Often this is true, but two-tone hair can frame your full face in a way that's just as transformative and fitting as the perfect cut. Per The Right Hairstyles, the right placement of two-toned hair can do just what contouring makeup does, but around your face, rather than on it. Add a little bit of lightness surrounding your face for the perfect contour. 

According to The Right Hairstyles, sometimes choosing the right haircut for your face shape is all about finding the length that goes best with the natural texture of your hair. Beachy waves can give you an effortlessly cool look, but for a round face, wavy hair can create too much volume when it's too short and look too heavy when it's too long. A medium-length haircut that falls just below your shoulders is a perfect length for a wavy look. 

As we know, bangs are not only trendy and cool, but they're a perfect pairing with a full face. Per The Right Hairstyles, wispy bangs are a bit uneven and less perfectly polished than some other bang styles. Celeb stylist Nubia Rëzo explained to Real Simple, "Wispy bangs are such a trend right now because they are a low-maintenance take on blunt bangs, which can be more difficult to style and require more frequent salon visits." Add in some short layers, and you've got a perfectly framed face without too much styling effort.

If you're not a fan of bangs but still want some added interest and volume to frame your face, a comb-over is a cool and easy option. When we say "comb-over," we're not talking about how your uncle covers his bald spot. Think more along the lines of Lucy Hale's piecey, deep-parted bob (via Stylecaster). Per The Right Hairstyles, go for a length that just touches your collarbone. Give yourself that deep, messy part, and don't be afraid of volumizing and texturizing your locks.

Asymmetry isn't just for straight hair. Often when we see the asymmetrical lob, it's styled to be pin-straight and angular. This definitely makes for a sharp, sophisticated, and even slightly edgy look. Yet, an asymmetrical medium-length cut can be for curly girls, too. Healthy natural curls will add volume and interest to your long bob, and the asymmetrical cut will give you a unique and unexpected edge to your tousled 'do. That off-center look will pair perfectly with your volume to complement your face shape. 

There was a time when folks with naturally curly hair felt the need to steer clear of bangs. Those days are gone, much to the joy of curly gurls with full faces. Celeb stylist and Biolage curl specialist, Cynthia Alvarez, explained to Harper's Bazaar, "Curly bangs are definitely a popular and flattering way to wear curls and explore a new style. Ask your stylist to cut your curly bangs when your hair is dry. This will help ensure that they don't accidentally get cut too short. Curly bangs tend to be more flattering this way." 

While many recommended hairstyles for fuller faces are built around natural curls or fun, flirty waves, plenty of us have naturally straight locks or just find straight hair to be an easier way to style. Our advice if this sounds like you? Consider going platinum blonde. We know, it may sound intimidating, but icy blonde hair is 'in' right now, and "Alpine blonde" is the latest winter hair trend that will suit anyone. A pin-straight, platinum lob that ends just below your chin will make you look bright and youthful, per The Trend Spotter.

Shag haircuts aren't just ideal for full face shapes; they're also perfectly on-trend. You can really do no wrong when chopping a shapely shag, but we really love this funky twist on the style. According to The Trend Spotter, bright shades like hot pink are on-trend, and when paired with a piecey haircut like the shag, you can look bold while framing your face. Placing brighter shades of your color of choice higher up on your head will draw the eye up and away from your jawline.

While we're used to seeing the below-the-shoulder wolf cut on celebs like, Camila Cabello, there is another option if you're looking to cut some serious chops in your hair and want something shorter and lower maintenance (via Stylist). Per Vogue, edgy fashion icon and hair experimenter extraordinaire, Billie Eilish has sported above-the-shoulder wolf cuts in both icy blonde and deep brown. Slicing yourself a short and spunky wolf cut is a great way to have a little edge while complementing your round face shape. 

The trendy money-piece hairstyle isn't a haircut per se, but it is a way to revamp your hair that will likely totally change your look for the better. As we know, face-framing layers are ideal for a full face. If you'd rather not go for layers, though, money pieces can frame your face just as well, since they're highlights around the front of your hair, per Cosmopolitan. As hair colorist, Kim Bonondona said,  "The bold and light blonde streak right in the front will contour the client's hair." 

Another day, another trendy bang style. Per Grazia, soft and shapely bottleneck bangs have been trending; we've seen them sported by trendsetters like Dakota Johnson, Margot Robbie, and Kirsten Dunst. Leading hairstylist and International Creative Director at Evo, Tom Smith, told Mane Addicts, "A bottleneck bang can really flatter a round face by covering part of the widest part of the face. If the face feels heavier at the jaw, consider leaving the longest parts of the bang around this length rather than taking them closer to the cheekbone." 

If you're a fan of box braids, one simple adjustment can make them totally transform your face. Take a page from Tessa Thompson's book, and give your braids a deep part, per Good Housekeeping. While most box braids tend to be long, heavy, and straight, parting them far to the side will make the roundness of your face less symmetrical and add more length to it. Medium-length box braids with a deep part are a great way to look sleek while giving your face more angles.

Symmetry sans shape and piecey-ness is a trait of tresses that will only make your face look rounder. As a result, middle parts can be tough to make work if you want a full face to appear less full. There is one way to rock a middle part that's perfect for round faces, and that's with a head full of defined curls (via Good Housekeeping). Per Marie Claire, celebs from Kelly Rowland to Jennifer Lawrence have proven just how pretty a centered part looks when paired with big curls.

If like the rest of the world, you're ready to lean into the '90s trend reboot and pick the ideal cut for a round face, there's one perfect haircut. Of course, it's "the Rachel." Since we know that lobs and lots of face-framing layers flawlessly flatter full faces, "The Rachel" renaissance is both perfect for this face shape and on-trend. Hairstylist, Luke Williams, told Real Simple, "The 'Rachel' works best on hair with a lot of layers as it will give your hair more body by surrounding your face in a heart shape and framing it perfectly." 

If you haven't heard of v-cut layers, they're exactly how they sound: they're layers cut in a "v" shape. Layered haircuts are both increasingly popular and great for framing your face, which is something we seek out when we're in search of the best cuts for round faces. V-cut layers form a "v" shape at the back of your head and fall perfectly into place. Per, The Right Hairstyles, this style is especially easy to maintain and will give your hair some shape even when styled straight. 

Perhaps both the riskiest and edgiest form of fringe, micro bangs are as cool as they are daring.  According to hairstylist, Devin Toth, micro bangs also called baby bangs are "known for being super blunt and short, but there are actually many types. They can be curly, curtain, choppy, wispy, and so on. Micro bangs can add flair to any hairstyle and work on all hair types — super curly, pin straight, updos, pixies, long, short, thick, thin, box braids, Afro" (via Popsugar). 

If you haven't heard of it yet, the low-effort sliced bob is a refreshing take on the short haircut trend, and it just so happens to be a perfect fit for a fuller face. Stars like Lucy Hale and Kerry Washington have been rocking this chic new bob, which is blunt but tapers down a bit toward the front. According to celeb hairstylist, Anh Co Tran, it "creates internal movement by taking the weight out. It's great for clients with thick, bulky, and coarse hair. It also helps keep the shape and prolong the cut" (via InStyle).

Ah yes –- the inevitable combination of two huge trends has arrived. Baby bangs and curtain bangs have joined forces to create baby curtain bangs. Baby curtain bangs are the edgiest new hair trend of the season, and they'll add both edges and ease to your face shape. According to co-founder of Arey Haircare and hairstylist to the stars, Jay Small, "Traditional curtain bangs sit at the top of the cheekbone and then angle down toward the ear" (via Byrdie). Baby curtain bangs fall shorter, which means they won't grow out as quickly as their longer counterpart. 

A disconnected bob is a bob with different lengths within one cut (via Be Inspired). Even if you've never heard the term before, you've likely seen many different versions of this haircut. The lengths you choose, as well as how drastic the change is from one length to another can greatly affect how the cut looks. That said, likely any version will add angles and dimension to your face shape. According to Sam Villa, this cut is great for folks with thicker hair, because the differing lengths add lightness to the head of hair as a whole.