Most of these cuts sit between the collarbone and shoulder, cut on dry hair so the length lands just past the widest part of the face. With medium length hair for a round face, the real work is in the crown lift, the part, and the front pieces, and a round brush with root lifting mousse covers most mornings.
1. Collarbone Lob With Face Framing Layers
A collarbone lob with face framing layers is the medium hair round face shapes wear best, because the length pulls the eye down past the widest point. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, then point cut the front pieces from the jaw down. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush and finish with a dry texture spray. Trim every eight weeks.
2. Shoulder Length Cut With Long Layers
Long layers on a shoulder length cut keep the weight below the jaw where it lengthens a round face. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair, point cut layers from the chin down, then leave the ends solid. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under and lift the crown with a root lifting mousse. Trim every eight weeks.
3. Center Part Lob
A center part splits a round face into two long halves. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, part at the center, then point cut one layer at the jaw on both sides. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face on both sides and lift the crown. Trim every eight weeks.
4. Mid Length Hair for Round Face With Deep Side Part
For mid length hair for round face shapes, a deep side part breaks the symmetry that makes a round face read wider. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, part deep to one side, then cut long layers from the chin. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the heavy side across with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks.
5. Long Curtain Bangs on a Lob
Long curtain bangs angle past the cheekbone so they lengthen a round face instead of widening it. I section a triangle, cut the bangs from the cheekbone to the jaw on dry hair, then cut the perimeter at the collarbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture. Blow-dry the bangs out with a round brush and lift the crown with a root lifting mousse. Trim every six weeks.
6. Medium Length Hair for Round Face Over 50
The medium length hair for round face over 50 I cut most is a collarbone lob with a soft side fringe and a lifted crown. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone, then point cut two crown layers. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling back and a root lifting mousse. Trim every eight weeks.
7. Shoulder Length Cut With Root Lift
Root lift on a shoulder length cut adds height above a round face. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut two short layers at the occipital bone. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse, then smooth the ends with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks.
8. Lob With Money Piece
A money piece draws the eye down the face frame on a round face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then lighten the two front sections from root to end to a level nine and tone beige. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry the front out with a round brush. Refresh the money piece every ten weeks and trim every eight.
9. Wavy Lob
Soft waves are the medium hair round face clients wear most, and they read vertical when the perimeter sits past the collarbone. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut one layer at the jaw. It suits fine to medium density and 2A to 2B texture. Wave the length with a one inch iron away from the face, scrunch a texture spray through, and shake it out. Trim every eight weeks.
10. Mid Length Hair for Round Face With Highlights
Highlights at the front pull the eye vertically on mid length hair for round face shapes. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then foil level nine highlights through the front sections only. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the highlights every twelve.
11. Shoulder Length Cut With Side Swept Bangs
Side swept bangs cut across a round face on a diagonal. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, section the bangs from the part, then cut them from the brow to the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry the bangs across with a flat brush and set with a light hairspray. Trim the bangs every five weeks.
12. Medium Length Hair for Round Face Over 60
For medium length hair for round face over 60, I keep the perimeter at the collarbone with long layers and a soft side fringe. I cut the perimeter on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut layers from the jaw, then cut the fringe from the part to the cheekbone. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and a root lifting mousse. Trim every eight weeks.
13. Lob With Babylights
Babylights soften a round face without a hard line. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then foil level nine babylights through the whole head. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face and lift the crown. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the babylights every twelve.
14. Shoulder Length Cut With Glasses
With glasses, a shoulder length cut keeps the front pieces clear of the frames and the length below the jaw. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, keep the front pieces behind the arms of the glasses, then point cut two crown layers. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry upside down with a root lifting mousse. Trim every eight weeks.
15. Half Up Lob
A half up style on medium hair round face shapes adds height at the crown. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut one layer at the jaw. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush, tease the crown lightly, then gather the top half at the crown with a small claw clip. Trim every eight weeks.
16. Lob With Balayage
Balayage puts the light on the ends below the collarbone where it lengthens a round face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then hand paint level nine through the bottom three inches and tone beige. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the balayage every sixteen.
17. Mid Length Hair for Round Face That Air Dries
The mid length hair for round face shapes that air-dries best has one layer at the jaw and a side part. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut one layer at the jaw. It suits fine to medium density and 1C to 2B texture. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part to one side, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every eight weeks.
18. Shoulder Length Cut With Lowlights
Lowlights give blonde hair depth so a round face reads narrower. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, then weave level six lowlights through the front sections and gloss the ends. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the lowlights every twelve.
19. Glossed Lob
A gloss on a lob makes the length catch light and pulls the eye down. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then apply a clear demi at the bowl for fifteen minutes to close the cuticle. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with serum. Gloss every six weeks and trim every eight.
20. Medium Length Hair for Round Face With Short Crown Layers
Short crown layers lift medium length hair for round face shapes without touching the perimeter. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut short layers from the crown to the occipital. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Rough-dry with a texture spray, push the crown up, and leave the ends. Trim every eight weeks.
21. Ash Blonde Lob
Ash blonde on a lob reads cool and keeps the light on the length. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then lift to a level nine and tone ash at the bowl. It suits fine to medium density and cool skin tones. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a violet shampoo weekly. Trim every eight weeks and retouch the root every eight.
22. Shoulder Length Cut With Clipped Back Front
Clipping the front back shows the length behind a round face and lifts the crown. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, then point cut one layer at the jaw. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2B texture. Blow-dry with a round brush, then clip the front sections back at the crown with a small claw clip and push up for height. Trim every eight weeks.
23. Copper Lob
Copper on a lob reads bright on the length below the chin. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then apply a level seven copper at the root and a demi on the ends. It suits fine to medium density and warm skin tones. Blow-dry with a round brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the tone every five.
24. Mid Length Hair for Round Face With Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs cover the forehead without adding width to a round face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, section a narrow triangle, then cut the bangs at the brow with the shears straight in. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush and lift the crown. Trim the bangs every four weeks.
25. Dark Brunette Lob
Dark brunette on a lob makes the perimeter line read sharp below a round face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then apply a level four demi from root to end. It suits fine to medium density and cool or neutral skin tones. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush and finish with serum. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the tone every eight.
26. Shoulder Length Cut With Flipped Ends
Flipped ends give the perimeter a direction away from a round face. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, bevel the ends, then texturize. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry the ends out with a round brush rolling away from the face and set with a light hairspray. Trim every eight weeks.
27. Shaggy Lob
A shaggy lob is point cut through the crown so the height sits above a round face. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair, point cut short crown layers, then razor the sides. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture. Rough-dry with a texture spray, push the crown up, and leave the ends as they fall. Trim every six weeks.
28. Sleek Lob
A sleek lob shows the length against a smooth surface and reads narrow at the sides. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then texturize only the last half inch. It suits fine to thick density and 1A to 1C texture. Blow-dry flat with a paddle brush, then flat iron with a heat protectant and lift the root with powder. Trim every eight weeks.
29. Lob With Shadow Root
A shadow root adds depth at the part so a round face reads longer. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, then apply a level six demi at the root and leave the lengths level nine. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush and a root lifting mousse. Trim every eight weeks and refresh the root every ten.
30. Asymmetrical Lob
An asymmetrical lob draws the eye down the long side past a round face. I cut the short side at the jaw and the long side at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, part on the long side, then texturize. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry smooth with a flat brush and tuck the short side. Trim every eight weeks.
31. Lob With Internal Layers
Internal layers lift a lob from underneath while the perimeter stays below the chin. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with the shears flat, then cut layers underneath that never reach the surface. It suits medium to thick density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling under and the perimeter stays blunt. Trim every eight weeks.
32. Shoulder Length Cut With Zigzag Part
A zigzag part adds height at the crown above a round face. I cut the perimeter at the shoulder on dry hair with point cut ends, then part in a zigzag with the tail of a comb. It suits fine to medium density and 1A to 2A texture. Blow-dry with a round brush rolling away from the face on both sides. Trim every eight weeks.
33. Low Maintenance Lob
The low maintenance version is a lob at the collarbone with one layer that air-dries. I cut the perimeter at the collarbone on dry hair with point cut ends, point cut one layer at the jaw, then texturize. It suits fine to medium density and 1B to 2B texture. Apply a light cream to damp hair, part to one side, and leave it alone until dry. Trim every ten weeks.
Most of these cuts sit between the collarbone and shoulder, cut on dry hair so the length lands just past the widest part of the face, which is what keeps the round shape from reading wider. Medium hair on a round face works best with a soft layer that starts below the cheek and a side part. A paddle brush and a low heat is all it needs. oval face haircuts follow the same idea: work the perimeter and the crown before you touch the length.
