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11 Best Hairstyles for Round Face Shape Women Over 60

By Sandra Roussy August 20, 2024 Beauty

Do you have a beautiful round-shaped face? Some hairstyles suit round-faced beauties over 60 better than others. Having a round-shaped face is a unique feature, and there are numerous hairstyles that complement mature women over 60 with this facial shape.

Options like layered bobs, soft waves, and pixie cuts can enhance the natural charm of a round face. Choosing a hairstyle that adds volume at the crown and frames the face delicately can help achieve a balanced and flattering appearance.

Looking to Change Your Style?

A good idea is to bring photos to your hairstylist and ask them about styling your hair for your face shape. We have put together a list of our favorite styles for women over 60 with round faces to help inspire you for your next haircut.

Here is our list of hairstyles for round-faced women over 60:

  1. Natural Half-Pony Braids – Tie half your braids into a ponytail.
  2. Layered and Colored – Feathered layers add softness.
  3. Short Natural Coils – Frame your beautiful features.
  4. Short with Wispy Bangs – Fun and flirty curtain bangs look great on round faces.
  5. Bold Bangs – Go bold with straight-cut bangs.

Keep reading to discover more hairstyles for round faces, including photos and hairstyling tips.

Hair Care Tips for Round Faces

  • Use Volumizing Products: To add height at the crown, which elongates the face.
  • Regular Trims: Maintain the shape and health of your hairstyle by getting trims every 4-6 weeks.
  • Heat Protection: Use heat protection sprays when styling to prevent damage and keep hair looking vibrant.

Styling Tips

  • For Volume: Blow-dry your hair upside down to add volume at the roots.
  • For Soft Waves: Use a large-barrel curling iron to create soft, loose waves.
  • For Sleek Looks: Use a flat iron and smoothing serum for a sleek and polished finish.

Natural Half-Pony Braids

Natural Half-Pony Braids

Opt for a chic look by styling your naturally small braids in a half ponytail. This particular hairstyle beautifully complements round-shaped faces. You have the flexibility to choose the length of your braids, whether you prefer them long or short. Either way, this versatile hairdo can enhance your facial features, making it an attractive choice for those with round faces.

Layered and Colored

Layered and Colored

This hairstyle is versatile and suits all face shapes, with a particular emphasis on round faces. To achieve a playful and flirty look, consider layering the cut and flipping the feathered layers. For a well-defined appearance, use a texturizing product to enhance and accentuate your layers, creating a stylish and dynamic hairstyle that enhances your features, especially if you have a round face.

Short Natural Coils

Short Natural Coils

Natural coils cut to frame your face shape create a great hair style that helps to soften your features and make you look as young as you feel. Nourish your curls with conditioner to maintain their health and vitality.

Short with Wispy Bangs

Short with Wispy Bangs

Frame your face with soft layers and a wispy curtain fringe. This style looks great in all colors, even natural gray or salt and pepper. Dab on some anti-frizz product to keep the flyaways at bay.

Bold Bangs

Bold Bangs

Straight-cut bangs are a flattering choice for round faces, imparting a stylish and Cleopatra-inspired look. Consider experimenting with bold and vibrant colors like red or purple to enhance the overall impact of this hairstyle, making it truly captivating and eye-catching.

Side-Styled Bob

Side-Styled Bob

Side-parted hairstyles look great on round faces. This shoulder-length bob style is perfect for all face shapes and looks great in natural colors and even bold colors. Blow dry with a round brush to add volume and minimize frizz.

Medium-Length with Bangs

Medium-Length with Bangs

Bangs are a versatile choice that flatters women with round faces, regardless of age. You have the flexibility to go for a blunt, straight-across cut for a bold and structured appearance or opt for a softer, face-framing style, like the one showcased here. The soft, framing bangs add a touch of elegance and can be tailored to your personal style, making them a timeless choice.

Read 12 HAIRSTYLES WITH BANGS FOR OLDER WOMEN.

Chic Evening Look

Chic Evening Look

Have a formal event to attend? Style your hair elegantly to fit your beautiful round face. This sophisticated and chic look can be achieved with a hot air brush and fixed with a long-lasting and extra hold hairspray.

Layered Wavy Bob

Layered Wavy Bob

A layered bob always looks great on women over 60 with round faces. Create some large waves with a large barrel curling iron to add texture and movement.

Short and Sassy Pixie

Short and Sassy Pixie

This classic pixie cut looks great on women over 60 with all face shapes. You can wear this short hairstyle in a variety of colors. Keep your cut fresh by visiting your hairdresser regularly.

Long Layers with Soft Curls

Long, layered hair with soft curls is a flattering choice for women over 60 with round faces. The layers add movement and texture, preventing the hair from looking flat, while the soft curls starting from the chin down create the illusion of a longer face, adding elegance and sophistication. 

To style, use a medium to large barrel curling iron for loose curls and volumizing mousse at the crown for added height. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to keep the curls in place and a shine serum for a glossy finish. 

Try Hair Accessories

  • Headbands: Can add a touch of style while keeping hair off the face.
  • Hair Clips: Use decorative clips to pull back sections of hair, adding interest and keeping hair in place.
  • Scarves: Wrap a colorful scarf around your hair for a chic and sophisticated look.

Read PIXIE HAIRCUTS FOR WOMEN OVER 60.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Do you have a round face? How do you wear your hair? Which hairstyle on our list is your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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Karen

I have a short bob in a side cut that I love for my fine hair and round face. It’s so easy to care for and even looks nice on a windy day. Just falls into place.

Kristin

I definitely have a round face. Add to that, I have fine, thin hair with cowlicks! Yikes! I have found that a short pixie cut works best for me. Unfortunately, I struggle to “change it up” and end up having the same cut for YEARS! I’ve tried a layered bob, but it just ‘hangs there’…I race to my stylist and tell her “cut it!”. (Fortunately, my husband loves the short hair. He always says “you look younger and thinner!” when I get it cut.) ;-)

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Nina

I think u look great in this cut 1 suggestion would b more varying edges/lengths to ur bangs

Barbara

I also love the short cuts. Try as I may I always stick with short cuts. Getting older doesn’t help either.

The Author

Sandra is a writer, traveler, and former fashion designer who made a bold midlife pivot to pursue her creative passions. After two decades designing collections for brands like La Senza, Victoria’s Secret, and JACOB Lingerie, she let go of her possessions and reimagined her life on her own terms. Her personal essay about love, loss, and facing fears was hand-picked by Elizabeth Gilbert and featured in the New York Times bestselling book Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It. Visit her website: www.sandraroussy.com.

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