Winter is that one season when hair craves definition, softness, plus that extra luxurious vibe. Round-faced beauties, you know the drill: add lift, create angles, keep it moving. The burning questions, though, which cut makes mornings easier? Which length is ideal for scarves, hats, and static-y sweaters? And if you want bangs, how does one achieve the laudable balance between flattering and fuss? I’ve been saving looks all Fall and these are the only ones I would book right now for real life winter.
Coppery Wavy Bob with Airy Fringe
For a cozy-luxe starter cut, I think this works beautifully. Light, airy bangs paired with a layered bob that ever so gently grazes the cheekbone creates that effortlessly chic winter hair. The length sits in that oh-so-chic medium where a wave adds vertical lift and the piecey ends carve out cheekbones. If you’re a color person, a warm copper looks like candlelight on a snow day. It’s flattering, bright, but without the effort. This is a modern bob and it compliments beanies beautifully.
I keep the waves hydrated and the frizz tamed with this method: a walnut-sized pump of Living Proof No Frizz Smooth Styling Cream before blow drying and a light touch with a 1 inch iron at the end. Coppery tones look less brassy after the glossing shampoo, Redken Acidic Bonding. Minimal effort, maximum glow.
I personally love the silhouette this style gives my round face. It’s feathery, not heavy. I can push it to the side and it still opens the face nicely. You can request softer cowlicks and opt for “soft, shattered fringe cut on dry hair for fall.” It sits better in real life.
If you need extra confidence when taking photos, you can opt for a barely-there face frame starting at the lip. The canvas elongates and this is particularly nice winter haircuts for round faces because turtlenecks can give the impression of a double chin. Cozy and polished, all at once.
Side Swept Pixie with Soft Volume
As winter progresses and coats become bulkier , I like how this haircut softens the silhouette, especially the airy height at the crown. The tapering maintains the pixie’s sleek silhouette, so the long top’s volume still allows the wearer to easily remove hats without suffering from the dreaded “helmet hair.” It’s one of the winter haircuts for round faces and short hair because a bit of volume elongates and the side-swept bangs create angles. Super chic, super quick, super short AND feminine.
“Keep weight at the crown, not the sides; leave the fringe longer and with a diagonal line.” These are the words I repeat in the styling chair more and more. I, for one, take a small amount of Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste and rub it between my palms, scrunching the hair at the roots. I then lock the style in place with a flexible spray. Finely textured hair, who, when dry, sweep back the top to the crown, achieving effortless volume.”
Many experts say that for short hair, maintenance will either make or break the style. Of my own doing: the difference between stylish and shapeless is the fringe that I pay for every 5 weeks during Winter. The tank is gone and sympathizes on the way to the curtain. I will see you on the other side and won’t be late.
Long Layered Blowout with Soft Face Frame
If you wish to retain hair length, retain hair length. I suggest Stacked layers that lie well past the chest and a soft face-frame starting at the cheekbone to maximize volume. You get a blowout Long that’s sleek and glossy with movement that narrows the sides and draws the eye down. If you’ve got a rounder face, these winter haircuts will harmonize with the features. Day 1 is straight hair and day 2 won’t collapse under scarves as you hold a big-barrel bend.
Moisturising is essential, yes. Hair’s got a routine as well, and I vehemently live by the Kérastase Discipline Heat Protectant. The round-brush method on the blowout, I will implement with a Dyson Airwrap or 1.5 inch iron. It won’t be the ends of the iron that touches my hair and a Sunday Olaplex No.3 treatment will be on my ends, keeping them resilient and under the shape for months. Quiet hair luxury.
What I think about this length with a deep side part is pure magic in winter. It softens the deep side part beautifully with a sharp shadow line along the cheek. The collarbone length curtain bangs are perfect for a bit of contouring. For a faint glow-up, the bangs should be longer.
Mid Length with Money Piece Highlights
My favorite spot for mid length winter haircuts is between the collarbone and the chest. You get nice soft, blended money piece highlights that brighten up the mid-length round face cut without harsh contrast. For light winter days, this is the most perfect blended round face and mid length hair cut. It pairs beautifully with round soft bends or straight hair.
This is a style that, for me, almost qualifies as a winter style. Put the Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse on the hair, allow it to air dry, and later touch up the face sections with the large brush. To solve the issue of static, a little Color Wow Dream Coat is sprayed. It seals the cuticles, thus smoothing flyaways. It also provides hair with a skin-care like glossy shine.
This hairstyle is perfect for framing the cheeks, a feature a lot of cuties wish to have, and with the face frame a slight margin is added. It is ideal for practicality in the winter as well too. The ends of the hairstyle are micro-dusted. This is a trick that is often traded with salon veterans as it helps to maintain a neat hairstyle. It is also easy to cover with a scarf, and the style flows.
Texture Short Bob with Curtain Micro Micro-Bangs
Textured chin-length Bob with curtain curtain micro-bangs is stylish and practical. Gentle waves at the ends combined with a slight chin-sweeping Bob result in an uplifting flirty experience. Short curly tendencies? No problem. The micro-bangs add facial framing while still keeping the ‘opened’ look. This is what winter haircuts for round faces with medium length ‘I woke up like this’ cuts look like. The vertical curtain line gives the illusion of length for winter haircuts for round faces chubby. It’s cute and clever.
If you’re looking for your first fringe, there’s a soft, subtle way to do it. A stylist can do a ‘curtain cut’ on you by cutting the centre shorter and framing the outer edges. It avoids the blunt line that most rounded faces tend to want. It’s a lovely nostalgic look, especially with the pop of berry lippy and a cozy cable-knit.
Soft Copper Bob with Airy Volume
This is my cold-weather confidence cut. I features a softly layered bob that is side-swept, angled to just clear the jaw, and crafted to amp the a cozy vibe. The shorter, beveled ends cinched the overall vibe, and the relaxed volume made it comfy. This tone vitilated the overall aura and skin and grabbed hold of the functionality that the blue and green shades offered. Just a splash of deep-emerald knit and the world is a cozy knit fabric with a splash of fireside humor, best by a good old shivering purple double. Ever since she showed me that the air was crisp, the bob was made of steel wool, and the vibe reeking of lollipops does.
It takes a bit of color and a good old poke to keep the roots light. It takes me five minutes to get used to them. The heat treatment is a definite yes, and I keep it paired with Color Wow to lock some slushy days moisture in. If beanies are mystically crushing and shrinking, it can be hallowed with a plumping crown mist. This is my small parade hidden with other small bits that make a big vibe.
When it comes to pushback styles on fuller faces, or when I’m self conscious about my jawline / double chin, I push the front section back with a loose curved to open the cheekbones. That little swoops is the magic trick. Pros often remind us that the eye follows the light. glossed copper and soft face-framing redirects attention to the top. Confidence, but cozy.
Between trims, have your stylist dust the perimeter and refresh the curve. It keeps the line crisp without losing length. It’s the easiest style adjustment for short hair in winter, which is still presentable for a last minute dinner or party.
Feathered Mid-Length with Full Fringe
When it is time for some low-key glamorous, this mid-length ‘do with a full, soft, slightly curved bang is a go-to for sure. It is a winter haircut with a round face, and it cuts off only the right amount to frame the face rather than suffocate it. Very January-appropriate with the chocolate coloring and the wide, soft-curve finishing that holds the right amount of polish without being rigid. Drifting ‘foutz with flowy hair into ‘weekend’ mode then ‘holiday party’ is the mood.
The only style tip is to blow-dry the fringe first so that it doesn’t weirdly set then finish the hair with a large-round brush or a 1.5 inch iron. Kérastase Discipline Heat Protectant is the go-to for smooth straight hair under a scarf. The ‘routine’ is undone with a pull of hair oil that clogs the rough edges and controls the hair from fuzzing mid-winter from a over-dry radiator.
To me, a full fringe with bangs feels like a built-in filter. It subtly narrows the upper third of the face and beautifully highlights the eyes. If your hair is finer, ask for invisible layering around the corners of the bangs. The movement keeps the line soft. Friends are always asking me if I “did something” – yes but also no. That is the point.
If you are growing toward Long, this shape also grows beautifully, the bangs become full curtain bangs and the ends retain their flip. You remain adorable throughout every stage, which is rare and quite lovely in the month of February.
Money Piece Waves on a Layered Lob
This is a modern lob with soft curtain bangs and a money piece that brightens the face. It is the winter go to for medium to round faces, soft layered and wavy at mid neck to collarbone that flares below the cheekbones. The soft contrast around the face works like a ring light on grey sky days with the added bonus of the cream sweater making the cool highlights appear intentional and luxe.
I start with the mid-shaft then use a brush for a plush texture finish. If your hair is extremely thin, a volumizing lotion, for example, the Bumble and bumble Thickening Go Big should do it. Works well for thin hair dealing with hat hair. The second day use the dry shampoo on the crown for an instant lift.
My opinion is the light ribbons in front add warmth instead of the unattractive harsh highlights. They also visually thin the face and make the eyes pop even when there are only clouds in the sky. Most professionals recommend placing the brightest pieces of hair above the cheek’s biggest width to elongate the face. It is a small change that makes a big difference.
Want less maintenance? Root-smeared creates a blend that allows you to extend the amount of time between salon visits. The grow out looks soft and expensive – not stripey. Indoors, the heat tends to yellow the hair, but a generous gloss every six to eight weeks maintain the cool tones.
Texured Flip-Shag with Whisper Bangs
This mid-neck shag absolutely gives me that playful winter flip – lifted ends, lipped tic-tac bangs, and soft internal layers that remove bulk where a round face doesn’t need it. Structured and undone lives in the perfect balance, which is great for winter haircuts for round faces medium length. The neutral blonde is cool, but not icy, and the flip skims past the jaw, so the outline appears a tad thinner. Effortless, but in the right spots. Think that.
Maintenance is blissfully easy – I rough-dry upside down, then shape the ends with a medium round brush at the ends for two passes – outward – and voila! The hold that survives a knit beanie is Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray that I mists the mids which softens the separation when I pinch the fringe. Piece-y ends gives that undone look and the humidity keeps straight hair from lying too flat in cold, dry air.
I enjoy wearing this cut on days when I’m not feeling too warm, yet I prefer wearing thermals. The movement is in the micro-story. In the movement, while talking your head, the hair shifts sideways, and the fringe moves up when you are laughing. If your cutest feature is your cheeks. Same. The airy fringe does not add width on the cheeks and softens the edges. It is simply delightful, not juvenile.
Growing out bangs? This is the perfect style for this length – the bangs framed the face. The intention changes as they grow. Tell your stylist to keep the face-framing pieces around the eyebrow and slightly open the center to bring length to the face. The addition of some more lines here is simple but has the rest of the look greatly enhanced.
Short Bob with Soft Wavy Ends and Baby Fringe Bangs
This chin-grazing, wavy bob with soft bangs is perfect to complete the winter-cute style. Baby bangs offer a softer finish. The blend of cocoa and honey in the soft balayage peeking out from under the ends creates a buoyant finish – perfect for winter haircuts for round faces since the volume in the cut is more rounded as it sits low, not high to the cheeks. The rest of this chunky knit gives nice warming contrast, underlining how the light shines. It is just how it is. A perfect balance of light and shadow enhanced with the knit. A nice little touch.
Quick trick: For Short curly hairstyle, twist dry into two sections with a diffuser, then with a wide-tooth comb, break the waves. Flexible hold, such as with Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, lessens the frizz without the critical bounce. If bangs are tedious in a sleet storm, try a lightweight wax on just the ends. Cute and cozy-proofed.
I find tiny, feathery fringe lines soften round shapes quite a bit – they create a little vertical room without blocking the face. If a double chin is your nightmare, then the length should softly graze the jaw with a gentle bevel – it draws the attention to the smile line. Essentially, a friendly geometry lesson.
If by spring you wish to grow her out, then ask for micro-trims that maintain the length while the interior Curly texture goes crazy. The in-between stages have a deliberate feel, which makes all the consistency in trims feel justified on a gray February morning.
Frosty Volumized Bob with Face-Framing Layers
In my opinion, every bob hairstyle is the epitome of beauty, symbolizing charisma and class and with great volume if done right, its even better- this is my bob hairstyle with a layered curtain bob. i like to call it the “frosty volumized bob”. it has a rounded volume with long layers which matches the jawline, a deep partition bob and a jowl grazer section. the bevels at the edges adds the crown and the frame at it. It also has the most volume and foam at the crown.
For the skin it also has a a soft bright which looks like the soft brightness the sun gives when its snowing. it also adds a stunning complexion to the person. with regards to the bob haircut its a great choice and is less inflated.
Honestly, this looks like one of the blowout hairstyles for the underneath layers. I like to use the Color Wow Dream to mist it. the blowdrying volumous and rounded with a round brush to the top and then slowly turns straight to the end. the Kérastase on the ends keeps the satisfy. the cream is in the amount of a pea. warming and a quick straightening with a 1.25 inch iron along the waves and edges. these details allows for an easier and faster process if done with the right timing, which means a saved prize with a warm latte.
During photos or meetings, I elongate and push part of the hair slightly to the side to give the illusion of more height. If dealing with a scarf or high collar, the contour is done by tucking one side behind the ear while leaving the opposite side full. It is extremely flattering from every angle. Minimalist and polished with a touch of winter.
Warm Copper Jaw-Skimming, Wavy Bob
The Loose bends and softly Layered Jaw length Bob is the perfect winter short hairstyle to give a slight lift. It sits high enough to avoid bulky knits and the wavy texture adds movement and counterbalance to the roundness. Copper adds warmth on a cloudy day and the side sweep adds gentle asymmetry. It gives off the best vibe of “throw on a chunky sweater and look done” – ideal for those who want to add a touch of winter to their haircuts for round faces.
Rake in a dollop of Davines This Is A Curl Building Serum all over damp hair to help the curl deflate without the crunchers. For the next 5 minutes, diffuse before letting the remaining hair air dry. 2nd day hair? A few boutique head of hair on each mid-lengths separated and then finished with a touch of Verb Ghost Oil. Soft focus, no frizz being hurt.
My notes to the stylist from my chair: “Although I need to remind you to keep internal weight for body, carve light face-framing starting at ankle level and avoid heavy texturizing on the bottom layer.” That keeps the edge crisp, and so, the hat shape isn’t collapsed at all. Unlock the copper and cocoa season.
Wavy Bangs with Glossy Long Waves
If you love to keep the style long, go for bottom parting and a long open spider with fluttery front bangs that just skim the eyebrows. The bangs help shape the style without squashing the face, while the long face-frame that widens downwards is softer than other winter hairstyles for round faces. The curl is softer and more polished which works with knitted winters and winter make-up.
I prep with Kérastase Heat Protectant, then use a 1.25 inch iron with the ends a bit straighter for that modern finish. A Sunday Olaplex No.3 ritual once a week keeps ends strong so fringe looks feather-light, not frazzled. If your hair leans Thin hair, dry the fringe flat with a paddle brush first, then add bend to the lengths, keeping lift at the crown.
Pro tip I’ve heard from U.S. stylists: cut airy bangs dry, then “point cut” the edges to let them float instead of like a curtain. On blustery days, I only need a micro mist of flexible spray across the fringe. Soft focus, big payoff.
Cherry Chin Length Bob with Gentle Bend
This chin length cherry bob with sleek glossy finish and subtle soft curve in under the chin, is perfect for the holiday season. It is also wonderful for winter as it complements winter coats. The clean perimeter that contours the jaw and slight bend soft to the face is stunning for winter haircuts for round faces and provides soft haircuts for winter. The subtle stright part provides an easy diagonal shield elongation, which is grand for the tiniest of additions.
Keeping the hair color healthy is important. I can easily maintain that berry glossy color with Redken Color Extend Magnetics, then use dpHUE Gloss+ in a redish tone to polish each strand. Blowdry the hair with a round baushg and gently with hot z poles at the ends. No stiffness.
You can minimize the double chin with hair by keeping the smaller side foward and the larger side swept back, that is a very easy head shot angle. It provides face frame with v-neck knits or satin blouse winter sets for clean bottom.
Mid-Length Soft Layers with Winter Balayage
I love these shoulder-length, airy, and lightly layered textured cuts. They are super elegant and beautifully frame the face with the muted Balayage coloring. The waves make the face shape look slimmer and gracefully taper. They also work great with winter. The haircuts for round faces mid-length are great when the hair is kept loose and on curly or straight hair days with little effort too.
I love the fact that the care for this style is low-maintenance, Because when I do style it, it will air dry with Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse and lightly wrap large pieces with a 1.5 inch iron. The ends feel nice and do not get tangled with a bit of the K18 Molecular Repair Oil. I also love that on the second day, with no effort, flipping the part instantly does give a lift and does not require any extra heat or time.
In the winter I do like bangs. Having pieces around the cheekbone rather that a blunt are perfect underneath the beanie too. I love that both of these styles are effortless and a great choice. I would love to hear about which style you would prefer the beanie or the soft waves.
Glossy Chocolate Wave Bob
On cold mornings, this is my go-to hairstyle: a chin length bob with soft internal layers along with wide, shiny waves that extend beyond the cheekbones. The shape is kept compact with the darker chocolate base color and subtle cocoa ribbon highlights. The side part adds a lengthening illusion. It’s flattering for winter haircuts for round faces because the short bob doesn’t feel harsh. The hair is light and elegant.
For styling, I do a rough blowdry then bend sections away from the face with a one and a quarter inch iron and brush for soft movement. A puff of Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture spray at the crown area prevents beanie flattening and adds winter bounce from indoors and outdoors. It’s a simple routine but highly effective.
For an extra slimming effect, I clip the front wave higher at the temple instead of at the cheek. That tiny shift lengthens the face line and is a pro trick many colorists and cutters swear by in winter lighting. It is a cozy sweater with lifted roots that offers instant confidence.
Round Bob with Soft Curtain Bangs
My favorite is the breezy subtle bob that wiggles softly at the tips and my favorite collarbone bobs with curtain bangs. The crown elevation with the cheek-skimming curve is like contour without the makeup. It is also really friendly contouring geometry for winter haircuts for round faces. It is equally cute and classy. It also looks great with turtlenecks.
For the care, starting with the bangs, I use a small round brush and blow them forward, then I beat the edges outwards so for the rest of volume is around the jaw and not the cheeks. I also recommend the Redken Quick Blowout. It’s great for slippage and heat protection and also helps keep the style at the same time. If a double chin is your concern, just keep the front pieces a little longer and do a little tuck on just one side. The subtle asymmetry really helps elongate the neck. This is a great style on colder days.
On days when I just want a little more texture, it’s really easy to simply scrunch a pea of light cream into the ends and then let it dry a bit under my coat. The flip also remembers the shape quite a bit, especially after a scarf.
Honey-Beige Lob with Breezy Bangs
The secret to winter glow is a mid neck beachy bent lob with soft bangs and honey kissed ribbons framing the face. The waves widen below the cheekbones and not at them, which is key for winter haircuts for round faces with bangs and winter haircuts medium round faces. It’s polished, yet playful, like a favorite knit on a weekend brunch.
The upkeep is still easy. I spray on heat protectant, lightly clamp a few mid-shaft bends with a large iron, and finish with a light gloss spray. For thin and fine hair, Bumble and bumble Go Big Plumping Treatment under the crown offers lift without the crunch which is necessary once the hats come out.
I find regarding the face frame doesn’t it add a glow on gloomy days US pros suggest putting the lightest pieces above the widest part of the cheek for lengthening purposes – I have tried it and it’s like colour micro-surgery. Cozy magic.
Soft Swoop Bob for Scarf Season
This style is all about movement, a softly beveled bob with a side swoop front, silky ends hitting the collar, and volume at the crown and just under the jaw. Keeping the mid-face neat is ideal for the winter haircuts for round faces medium length category. This style is classic and calm, with no bulk even under a chunky roll-neck sweater.
I use a large round brush to blow-dry hair, overdirecting the front section to gain that lifted swoop. Kérastase Nectar Thermique is a great product to keep straight glossy hair while wearing wool and avoiding static on the second day. It takes just a light pass with a hot brush to refresh the bevel and makes getting coffee a lot easier.
If you want to add a few more inches by spring, let the stylist micro layer the interior while the outer layer stays the same length. This will provide a nice sleek drape now as well as shapely long hair as it grows out. Very helpful winter advice.
Textured Wave Bob with Piecey Fringe
A wavy halo bob with peek-a-boo bangs and gentle balayage whispering along the ends, meets my need for dimension without the drama. The texture that blossoms below the cheekbone under the winter sun meets the center of the neck, and the fringe breaks in the center. Two small details, but it always flatters round faces. What could be easier than effortless?
Diffuser styling is easy for the curly- leaning or wavy types; scrunch in Ouai Curl Crème, let the air do the work while you pinch the fringe with a bit of wax, then finish with indoor moisture. If you have Straight hair, wrap a few quick S-bends through the mid-lengths, and break the ends up with fingers. Perfect curls are absolutely not necessary.
During winter, I like the ends shattered just enough to float under coats. Ask for soft-point cutting on the perimeter – you keep the movement, but lose the bulk. Black knits deserve that frame.
Feathered Pixie with Swept Fringe
The warmth and brightness of the feathered pixie paired with short vivid hair is elegant. The additional side-swept fringe boosts and adds volume on the top of the hair and the edges around the neck are neatly tucked. It contours the face and enhances the cheekbones, providing the user a slimmer and chic look. It is the perfect winter hair cut for women with round faces who do not want added bulk. The low maintenance micro high-lights on the Pixie do give the hair some extra pop. The hairstyle is perfect for the frosty days, yet flirtatious.
To style, separate the hair into a airplane method with Shu Uemura Ishi sculpt paste on the crown, lift root sections and the front bangs are swept over into soft front bangs. Lucky for you, the polish on this cut leaves the thin perimeter feeling ultra full and flat. On top of that, the hair is easy and quick to recover after a hat.
The fact that I can go from warm comfy sweaters to a liner on a night out is my favourite part. To maintain the chic look, trims can be made every 5-7 weeks. The lower the layers are, ask for some light texturizing to avoid the helmet effect. The effort put in is minimal while the outcome is high.
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