Finding the perfect hairstyle after 60 can feel like solving a puzzle, especially with a round face. As a stylist for over 20 years, I’ve seen countless clients transform with the right cut. Let me share which styles to embrace and which to avoid for that face-framing magic that’ll have you turning heads for all the right reasons.
1. Super Short Pixie Cut
Honey, I’ve seen this mistake too many times! A severe pixie on a round face creates an unfortunate bowling ball effect. The lack of lengthening elements draws attention to facial fullness rather than creating balance.
Trust me on this one—you need some strategic length somewhere.
2. Blunt Bob with No Layers
Oh, the dreaded helmet head! When clients request this style, I gently steer them elsewhere. A one-length bob that hits right at the jawline creates a horizontal line that emphasizes width.
Without layers to add movement, your gorgeous face looks fuller than it actually is.
3. Tight Curly Perm
While reminiscing about the 80s is fun, tight curly perms add unwanted volume around a round face. I’ve seen clients walk in with these bouncy curls that, sadly, create a circular frame that mirrors facial shape.
Volume in all directions is definitely not your friend here!
4. Chin-Length Blunt Bangs
Heavy, straight-across bangs cut at eyebrow level create a horizontal line that emphasizes facial width. When paired with a chin-length cut, you’ve got double trouble!
I’ve watched clients gasp in horror at this combination. It’s like putting a frame around the roundest part of your face.
5. Short Rounded Afro
For my natural-haired clients, a perfectly rounded short afro can unfortunately echo a round face shape. The uniform circumference adds width rather than creating the illusion of length.
Many clients are surprised when I suggest more asymmetrical or elongated natural styles instead of this classic look.
6. Side-Swept Pixie with Length on Top
Now we’re talking! A pixie with length swept across the forehead creates diagonal lines that slim a round face beautifully. The asymmetry works magic for my clients over 60!
Keep volume on top rather than at the sides. This vertical emphasis elongates facial features while remaining age-appropriate and stylish.
7. Long Bob with Side Part
A lob that grazes the collarbone with a deep side part creates instant cheekbones! The asymmetrical framing slims round faces while the length elongates.
I’ve watched clients’ faces light up in my chair with this transformation. The off-center part creates a slimming diagonal that works wonders.
8. Soft Layered Shag with Curtain Bangs
The modern shag is your best friend! Feathery layers create movement while curtain bangs frame the face with slimming diagonal lines. This combination is pure magic for round faces.
I love how this style adds texture without width. The layers around the crown add height where you need it most!
9. Shoulder-Length Layers with Side-Swept Bangs
This combination is practically cheating the system! The side-swept bangs create a slimming diagonal across the face while layers add movement and frame features beautifully.
I recommend this style constantly for my round-faced clients. The length hits that sweet spot of being practical yet feminine.
10. Textured Crop with Height
A textured crop with volume on top creates vertical lines that elongate a round face instantly. Think Jamie Lee Curtis but customized to your features!
I love adding piece-y texture through the crown for my clients. The height on top draws the eye upward while keeping sides sleeker creates a slimming effect.
11. Soft Wavy Lob with Off-Center Part
Gentle waves in a long bob create vertical movement that’s incredibly flattering. The slightly off-center part avoids the symmetrical effect that can emphasize roundness.
My clients adore how this style balances sophistication with softness. The waves shouldn’t be uniform—more natural and varied is better!
12. Layered Cut with Face-Framing Highlights
Strategic highlighting around the face creates dimension that slims a round face instantly! Pair with layers that start at the cheekbones for a face-sculpting effect.
I call this my optical illusion cut. The combination of light-catching strands and angular layers creates shadows and highlights in all the right places.
13. Asymmetrical Bob with Volume
An asymmetrical bob with one side slightly longer creates diagonal lines that instantly slim a round face. Add volume at the crown rather than the sides for vertical emphasis.
My clients are often nervous about asymmetry until they see the results! The uneven length creates visual interest that draws attention away from facial fullness.
14. Tousled Pixie-Bob Hybrid
The pixie-bob hybrid gives you the best of both worlds—short enough for ease but with enough length to create slimming angles. Tousled texture prevents the roundness that comes with too-sleek styles.
I love how this cut maintains youthful energy while being sophisticated enough for women over 60.
15. Long Layers with Wispy Bangs
Longer hair can absolutely work for round faces over 60 when cut with face-framing layers! Add wispy, side-swept bangs that blend into layers for a softening effect that still creates angles.
Many clients come in thinking they must cut hair short after 60—not true! This style proves length can be both flattering and age-appropriate.