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Plus, we selected some of our favorite cuts and styles from rounder-faced A-listers.

Scroll through our gallery of 36 hairstyles that best suit round faces.

Mindy Kaling, Selena Gomez, and Michelle Williams

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After air-drying the hair, spritz texture spray through the ends and scrunch with the fingers.

These perfectly coiffed, old-hollywood waves were meant to be seen (and admired!).

And when it comes to the proper hair routine, she knows what she’s doing.

Mindy Kaling with tousled, side-parted at the 2023 ChainFEST Gourmet Chain Food Festival VIP Night

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“Every great style begins with what the hair was prepared with,” notes Federico.

To replicate the style, use a medium-barreled curling iron and brush the waves out with your fingers.

We love how the smooth style doesn’t sacrifice a hint of volume.

Chloe Bailey with glam old hollywood hairstyle at the 66th GRAMMY Awards

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The key is to go up and not out.

Plus, the deep side-parting is super slimming.

Retro Bob With Deep Side Part

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Talk about versatility!

Jenna Ortega with tousled lob and feathery fringe at the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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This is a super-cute way to stick to the round-face rules.

Piecey, side-sweptbaby bangs?

Undone Messy Bun

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Same, but different.

Isla Fisher with long blunt waves

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Ana de Armas’s perfectly undonemessy bunoffers a more unbuttoned alternative to the polished updo above.

It’s giving90’s it-girland we’re totally here for it.

Curtain Bangs

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Kirsten Dunst’scurtain bangsare soft and eyelash-skimming.

Zoe Saldana with smooth, rounded lob

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The slight part in the middle keeps them from being too heavy for a round face.

“A good volumizing mousse and a medium-sized round brush can achieve this style.

Concentrate on creating volume and bend in the hair.

Hayden Panetierre with long, side-parted hair with loose waves

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If more curl is desired, a large barrel iron will get you there,” says Friese.

Try a soft, low bun withand this is keya few tendrils left around the face to soften.

And ensure to opt for a side-parting like Emma Stone.

Chrissy Teigen

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Layers allow for volume, which she’s boosted with retro, crinkle-like curls.

For increased fullness and body, flip your hair upside down while you dry.

Blunt, Shoulder-Length Waves

Shoulder-length hairstylesare universally flattering no matter your face shape.

Selena Gomez with epic blowout on round face at 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Apply a thickening mousse before blow-drying with a large round brush, instructs Friese.

Then “follow with a large barrel curling iron if more texture is desired,” she adds.

Thebeach wavesaround her face also give the illusion that its slimmer.

Lupita Nyong’o with short, cropped hair

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For an at-home version of this look, flip your hair over while you roughly blow-dry using high heat.

Once it’s semi-dry, use around brushto fully dry the hair, which will add volume.

Half-Up, Half-Down

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Gemma Chan’s ‘do is stylish and practical.

Mindy Kaling with long glossy mermaid waves and yellow dress at 74th ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS

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A few loose tendrils keep things casual and conveniently out of the face.

Natural Curls

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Tatyana Ali’snatural curlsopen up her face and radiate with youthful energy.

The slightly off-centered part narrows her gorgeous features and shows off those covetable cheekbones.

Taraji P. Henson with side-parted, rounded bob

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To keep frizz at bay, invest in a leave-in conditioner, likeReverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-In Nourishing Treatment.

“This pixie with the thick angled fringe helps to open up her round face.

Use apomadeor paste to piece out the style,” instructs Friese.

Taraji P. Henson with retro, side-parted flipped-out bob at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

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Ask your stylist to use a straight-edge razor blade, which will result in wispier strands.

For some extra oomph, try GhdHeat Protect Spray, which will keep hair smooth and free from damage.

Tight tendrils help frame Sarah Hyland’s face as part of this curly updo.

Michelle Williams with textured, side-swept pixie cut attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards

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Those with round faces might consider similar voluminous updos, which will add height and create balance.

Miley Cyrus’s modern take on this notorious style is elevated, thanks to varying lengths and layers.

However, the heavybangs are the star of the show.

Jennifer Hudson with bouncy lob at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards

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They sculpt and create a sense of balance, complementing a round face shape.

“Long layers are a great way to frame a round face,” notes Friese.

To get the look, “Start withBosleyMD Bos Volumize Volumizing & Thickening Nourishing Leave-In.

Miranda Kerr with ballerina bun and curtain bans attends The 2023 Met Gala

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Blow-dry with a large round brush and gently curl with an extra-large barrel curling iron.

Consider adding a strong, angular bang to really accentuate your eyes.

In fact, some long styles work just as well.

Ana de Armas with undone messy bun at the “Blonde” photocall

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It’s more about angles, the cut, and what you’re comfortable with.

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Kirsten Dunst medium-length loose waves with bangs

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Mila Kunis with straight, middle-parted hair

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Emma Stone with loose, side-swept updo

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Gabrielle Union textured lob

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Miranda Kerr with center-parted blunt waves attends Create & Cultivate Wellness Means Business Summit

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Drew Barrymore with beach waves

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Janelle Monáe curly pompadour

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Olivia Munn with loose waves

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Gemma Chan with soft half-up, half-down style

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Lucy Hale with textured bob and center part

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Tatyana Ali with natural curls

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Ginnifer Goodwin pixie with long side-swept bangs

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Queen Latifah

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Sarah Hyland curly, loose updo

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Miley Cyrus blonde mullet

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Christina Ricci plantinum blonde bob with bangs

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Octavia Spencer medium-length wavy hair with center part

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Kate Bosworth side-parted long blonde hair

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Lana Condor long, wavy hair with side flip

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