“15 Slimming Hairstyles to Contour Your Face—Absolutely!”
Face slimming hairstyles: Finding the right hairstyles for round faces and full cheeks can be challenging. However, many options are available for women aiming to create a slimmer and more elongated appearance. From elegant updos to intricate braids and chic ponytails, the variety is vast. The key to successfully pulling off these face-slimming hairstyles lies in paying attention to the finer details. To provide valuable insights, we sought advice from renowned celebrity stylists such as Michael Sparks, Heather Hall, David Lopez, and Cristina Bosque. Below, discover 25 hairstyles specifically designed to help slim your face, along with expert tips to ensure you get it just right.”Face slimming hairstyles”
1. Modern Beehive
Lana Del Rey’s contemporary beehive hairstyle is attention-grabbing due to its impressive height and relaxed curls, but it can be somewhat challenging to replicate. Ensure you have an ample supply of bobby pins and products with strong hold to achieve this intricate style.”Face slimming hairstyles”
2. Wispy Bob With Bangs
Selena Gomez’s delicate bob haircut suits every face shape, offering a universally flattering look. Experiment with the placement of the part to discover the most natural position for your face.
3. Wispy Updo
Ana de Armas’s tousled bun and wispy hairdo is an excellent choice for individuals with fine hair who desire more volume and framing around the face. Remember to apply texturizing spray to enhance the hold of the style.
4. Flippy Bob
The current popular hairstyle is the flippy bob, and it’s gaining popularity for valid reasons. Lizzo, especially, has embraced this versatile style, wearing it sleek and with layered, tousled ends.
The current popular hairstyle is the flippy bob, and it’s gaining popularity for valid reasons. Lizzo, especially, has embraced this versatile style, wearing it sleek and with layered, tousled ends.
5. Slicked-Back Messy Bun
When executed skillfully, a messy bun slicked back is a reliable hairstyle choice that accentuates the face while also providing texture to the hair.
6. Face Framing Layers
A highly flattering and slimming haircut suitable for any face shape involves incorporating face-framing layers. Lopez emphasizes that layers designed to complement the natural contours of your cheekbone and jawline create an immediate “hair contouring” effect.
7. Voluminous Topknot
A voluminous topknot or ballerina bun can create the illusion of added height, which elongates the face for a slimming effect. According to Sparks, whether styled sleekly back or paired with face-framing strands, this hairstyle is effortlessly flattering. To achieve it, start by tying your hair into a high ponytail. For a more relaxed look, let a few strands loose around your face. Then, twist the ponytail into a large bun and secure it gently to avoid flattening it. Remember, when it comes to buns, the key is to embrace volume.
8. Layered Bob
Christina Bosque, hairstylist for Rita Hazan, suggests that shoulder-length to medium-length hair is particularly flattering for long faces. She recommends layered bobs with textured styling to create volume and width, which complements long face shapes perfectly. To enhance volume, she suggests using My Amazing Full & Thick Shape Building Spray, priced at
9. Messy Ponytail
Misconception: Girls with fuller faces cannot wear ponytails. While a straight, slicked-back ponytail may accentuate round features, opting for a softly teased style with wavy texture and a subtle side part can actually create a slimming effect that is highly flattering. According to Sparks, start by applying Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo, Volume & Fullness ($15) to add volume. Then, create a slight side part and curl the hair all over using a 1 1/2– or 2-inch-barrel curling iron, starting from about eye level.
Lightly tease the hair at the crown with a rattail comb, then gather it into a mid-height ponytail and secure it with an elastic. To add more volume on top, gently pull the hair just above the base of the ponytail forward. Release a piece or two in front to frame your face. Finally, finish the look with a spritz of Drybar The Sheriff Firm Hold Hairspray ($27).
10. Side Part
For a quick slimming effect without visiting a stylist, Lopez recommends experimenting with a deep side part. “Align the part with the arch or end of your eyebrow and smooth the lighter side back behind your ear.” To achieve instant softness, you can apply a lightweight hairspray such as Kenra Professional Platinum Dry Setting Spray 15/20 ($25) to add lift at the hairline.
11. Low Bun
Opting for a more formal appearance? This simple low bun is the perfect choice. Soft waves around the face add sophistication, making it suitable for weddings or formal events. Begin by applying a volumizing mousse, such as Alterna Haircare Clinical Densifying Styling Mousse ($38), to clean hair. Then, use a round brush to blow-dry your hair.
Once dry, gather your hair into a low ponytail, ensuring it’s not too tightly secured. Let some strands fall around your face. Create loose waves in these strands using a 1-inch curling iron.
“In the rear, twist the ponytail around itself to form a bun and use a small, transparent elastic to secure it,” she advises. “Carefully pull the bun outward to add volume,” then use bobby pins to hold it in position.
To complete the look, rub a small amount of smoothing balm or paste between your fingers and gently smooth it over the top of your head to control any stray hairs. We recommend Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Finishing Paste ($3).
12. Curly Face-Framing Pieces
It may seem contradictory, but pulling all your hair up can actually give the illusion of a slimmer face. Adding face-framing strands creates a shadow that enhances cheek definition, making them appear more sculpted.
13. Side-Swept Braid
“A loose, tousled braid with added volume at the roots can help elongate the face shape, providing lift and length,” explains Heather Hall, the owner and master colorist at Knstruct Salon in San Diego, California. This stylish and effortlessly attractive hairstyle also offers a slimming effect, keeping you on-trend.
To achieve this look, start by applying a root-lift spray like Moroccanoil Root Boost ($28) to damp hair. Then, apply a salt spray such as R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray ($16) from the middle of the hair shaft to the ends to enhance texture and volume.
Once your hair is dry, tousle it with your fingers and gently tease the crown for added height. “Create a casual side part and gather the hair to the opposite side. Braid the hair normally and secure it with a clear elastic at the bottom,” advises Hall. Lightly pull on the loops of the braid to make it appear fuller and messier. Finally, finish the look with a spritz of Verb Ghost Hairspray ($18).
14. Princess Hair
Last summer, the trend of princess-inspired hair gained popularity, featuring a perfectly tousled texture and volume at the crown, making it a flattering choice for slimming the face. To achieve this look, start by applying a shine serum like O&M’s Frizzy Logic Shine Serum ($50) to damp hair. Then, use a small round brush to blow-dry the hair, wrapping sections around the barrel for 20 seconds and finishing with a cool shot to set.
After blow-drying, create a middle part and tease the crown to add height. “Take large sections of hair from above each ear, gather them gently at the back of the head, and secure with pins. Ensure that the sections drape softly over the ears,” advises Hall.
Finally, lightly curl the ends of the hair with a 1-inch curling iron and set the style with a flexible-hold hairspray. Consider using Living Proof Flex Shaping Hairspray ($27).
15.Shaggy Layers
As previously stated, increasing the width and volume of your hair can assist in harmonizing your face shape. Shaggy layers are effective in achieving this, as they allow for effortless enhancement of texture using various styling products to boost body. Consider using Ouai Matte Pomade ($24) to achieve this desired style.
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