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6 Hairstyles That Will Make Your Face Look Slimmer

6 Hairstyles That Will Make Your Face Look Slimmer

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By Karmen on 09 Mar 2020
Digital Editor

Finding the right hairstyle that suits round or wide faces is a real struggle! Besides losing weight and using makeup, there's an easier way to get a slimmer-looking face - and that's simply by getting the right haircut. ?‍♀️

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Keep reading to check out six flattering hairstyles that will make your face look slimmer!

#1 Long, layered & wavy or curly

Hairstyle to slim face Long, layered & wavy or curly hair on asian womanPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Long, layered & wavy or curly hair on asian womanPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Long, layered & wavy or curly hair on asian womanPhoto from Pinterest

The key is contrast! When your hair is big and voluminous, your face will look smaller and slimmer in comparison. Try a layered cut with big waves to add volume all around your face. Check out some ideas for curly hairstyles according to your face shape.

Make sure to maintain volume in the lower section of your hair to help create a balanced look. Voluminous hair around your face but not below your chin will make your face look wider!

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#2 Long bangs with centre parting

Hairstyle to slim face Long bangs with centre partingPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Long bangs with centre parting asian womanPhoto from Pinterest

If your face is wider at your forehead or cheekbones, long bangs that part in the centre and end below your cheekbones will softly frame your face, making it look slimmer. Curl your hair for a glamorous look that will make your face look even leaner!

Hairstyle to slim face Long bangs with centre parting hair tied upPhoto from Pinterest

When you tie up your hair, go for either a high bun or high ponytail with volume at the crown and leave your long bangs down to frame your face.

#3 Side bangs with side parting

Hairstyle to slim face Side bangs with side parting asianPhoto from Pinterest

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Hairstyle to slim face Side bangs with side parting asian short hairPhoto from Pinterest

short hair Hairstyle to slim face Side bangs with side parting asianPhoto from Pinterest

If you have a round face shape, a side parting will create an illusion of sharper cheekbones and a slimmer face while side-swept bangs softens the look and makes your face look smaller. This haircut will suit those with square or rectangle face shapes too!

#4 Long & straight with centre parting

Hairstyle to slim face Straight hair with middle parting brown hairPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Straight hair with middle parting asianPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Straight hair with middle partingPhoto from Pinterest

For those with a round or heart-shaped face with chubby cheeks, straight hair parted in the middle hides the roundness and creates vertical lines which elongates your face.

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#5 Wavy lob with side parting

Hairstyle to slim face Wavy lob with side parting black hairPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Wavy lob with side parting short hairPhoto from Pinterest

Shorter hair can make your face look slimmer too! Make sure to keep your hair length at least two inches below your chin for an elongated look. A side part and waves or curls are also key to add volume and make your face look smaller.

Hairstyle to slim face hair tied up with long bangs centre partingPhoto from Pinterest

Opt for long bags for a slimmer look when you tie your hair up! If you haven't had short hair before or in a long time, check out this test to find out if you'll look good in short hair.

#6 Airy bangs

Hairstyle to slim face korean wispy Airy bangsPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face korean wispy Airy bangs wavy brown long hair asianPhoto from Pinterest

Hairstyle to slim face Long bangs with centre partingPhoto from Pinterest

The hard lines that blunt bangs create will make your face appear rounder and wider! Go for wispy, airy bangs that is shorter in the middle and longer at the sides instead. Complete the look with long layers around the face for a further slimming effect.

Bonus tip: You can slim a round face by adding volume at the crown of your head! Besides backcombing and teasing, there are also other easy ways to revive flat hair. In the meantime, check out some easy facial massages you can do at home for a slimmer jawline.

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