Short Hair for a Round Face? - Ask The Editor

by Laura Kenney (Subscribe to Laura Kenney's posts)
Posted Oct 22nd 2009 at 11:13PM

Kelly Osbourne demonstrates that a short cuts work on round faces. Photo: Getty Images

Q: I want short hair, but I have a round face. Can I do it?

A: Of course! With the right shape, any hairstyle works on any face shape. For rounder faces with cropped hair, it's all about having longer bangs and shorter sides. Longer bangs will help narrow the face, and shorter sides will avoid any puffiness that could add the the perception of roundness. Also, make sure you keep your cut in shape with regular trims, since when the style starts growing out, you lose these slenderizing proportions.

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Kia, 11-25-2009, 8:05AM

Kelly Osborne's fat is way to fat & pudgy! She has ZERO business wearing
short hair, showing off her fat & pudgy face. She needs to wear a big brim
hat to show very little of her face. A FAT, PUDGY, AND SWEATY FACE
ISN'T ADORABLE!

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Gemma, 12-08-2009, 11:59AM

Kia based on the fact you're clearly very bitter about people who probably have more success and attention than you, I'd recommend keeping your stupid, pointless, arrogant comments to yourself. You're the only one who cares what comes out of your mouth.

Anyway, Kelly Osbourne pulls it off nicely. She has a very unique look and the elfin hair suits her well.

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Joanie, 3-30-2010, 8:11PM

Kelly's a cute girl with really fun sense of humor! Why would anyone want to bash her?
She was great on DWTS ! I had a bad image of her prior to the show, but came way
admiring her gumption and openness....I think a whole lot of people felt the same way which is why she cme in third! Plus, she turned out to be a pretty good dancer.