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Hairstyles by Face Shape: The Perfect Haircut for a Round Face With Curly Hair

by Deborah Dunham (Subscribe to Deborah Dunham's posts)
Posted Jun 1st 2010 at 2:00PM  
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Perfect Haircut for Your Face Round/Curly

Heather, before and after her Perfect Haircut for Your Face Shape makeover. Photos: Cory Sorensen

Ever thought of choosing your hairstyle by face shape? The right haircut and hairstyle can draw attention to your best facial features, and shift attention from anything you want to disguise. In our video series, The Perfect Haircut for Your Face Shape, we explore the styles that look best on round, oval, square, long, and heart shaped faces.

Think you can't add volume to your hair if you have a round face? Well, you can!

Meet Heather -- a beautiful brunette with naturally curly hair -- who normally wears her strands flat because she believes it makes her face appear rounder. "My hair has a mind of its own," she says.

But according to celebrity hairstylist Andy Lecompte, curly hair can -- and should -- have lots of volume to play up its natural texture.




Lecompte gave Heather's limp locks a boost by cutting the ends and adding clip-in hair extensions for volume. He then blow-dried her hair with a diffuser to enhance her curls and reduce frizz. To finish, Lecompte used a spiral wave curling iron to create a sleek and polished look.

"I think it's amazing!" says Heather about her new face-slimming hairdo.

For more stylish makeovers, check out our Mission Makeover series!
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Pam, 6-01-2010, 6:06PM

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Pam

my hair dresser is always late or over booked.

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debbie, 6-06-2010, 7:40AM

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debbie

Maybe I'm just lucky to have my great hairstylist..
Http://www.fashiontipsandsecrets. info

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Amber, 6-01-2010, 7:03PM

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Amber

How are clip -in hair extensions the perfect haircut?

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jackiemorr, 6-02-2010, 2:03PM

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jackiemorr

Whats the difference between the style on the right and the one on the left ?

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what?, 6-06-2010, 8:32AM

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what?

I agree...this isn't a haircut...it's a hair alteration, and she doesn't even look like her hair's been brushed!

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Margie, 6-06-2010, 8:45AM

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Margie

The difference is the way it makes her look! DUHHHHH... the hair on the right is FULLER and plays up the curls! It does look much better. Some women need volume. Not everyone looks good with today's flat ironed,plastered to your head look.

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Lucinda, 6-02-2010, 2:09PM

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Lucinda

It's the same hair cut. lol It looks like all they did was slightly part it more to the center and brush it to give it volume. lol

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Dee, 6-02-2010, 2:17PM

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Dee

I like the old one better

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bev, 6-02-2010, 2:33PM

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bev

ummmmmmmm hello its the same haircut lol

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MajickOne1, 6-02-2010, 2:58PM

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MajickOne1

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. How does either one look good? I think both are equally awful. This gal certainly needs a new do...one that is sleek and shiny...not frizzy and wild. Looks like all the hairdresser did was blow it out. Sorry girl. You a mess baby.

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sam, 6-02-2010, 3:04PM

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sam

bev it is the same hair cut and she is still a largely unattractive fat girl. Big woop

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p, 6-02-2010, 6:41PM

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p

Not a good job.
Annnd why would anyone take the word of someone else to tell you what you look good in and what clothes you shoul be wearing.

>>>> I've been looking at this stylist site for quite some time now.... and I think the the majority of the women that had makeovers by the stylist staff.... looked Waaaay better before those people put their mitts on them !




Ladies , trust yourselves, go with makes you happy , and freak anyone who doesn't like your choices !

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sheridan, 6-06-2010, 1:48PM

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sheridan

This lady looks absolutely no better at all in the second photo! Also, I don't agree with you ! Most of the women they choose to do make overs on DESPERATELY need improvement and 75% of the time they look MUCH BETTER AFTER the make overs then BEFORE. There are way too many women today who go to work, run errands etc looking like slobs! Have some pride in yourselves ladies! If not to make yourself feel good, then for your families/husbands/boyfriends.

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Jess, 8-30-2010, 2:55PM

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Jess

I totally agree with! I have a round face with thick curly hair and when ever i got to a salon it comes out frizzy and a mess i already have frizzy hair dont need more of it!

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MisoSoup, 6-02-2010, 3:26PM

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Before even reading the comments, I thought the before picture was the finally product and liked that better. But both styles are unflattering for her. Having a round, 'full moon' face myself I know it's hard to find the right style, but I find that having layers helps. If her hair is too curly, straighten it. And don't ever go this stylist again. Ever.

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Barbara Johnson, 6-02-2010, 3:34PM

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Barbara Johnson

Excuse me....there's a difference between "before" and "after" ??

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Eilish, 6-08-2010, 11:16PM

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Eilish

Yeah, the photographer took 1 step back... that and the right side pic is darker are the ONLY differences between the two pics I can see.

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Marie, 6-02-2010, 3:43PM

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Marie

Yikes....this poor sap (hair dresser) seemed to go to an awful lot of trouble, for no apparent reason!

Perhaps it's me.....(but I doubt it) the pictures look identical! Other than the fact the one on the right looks a few shades darker, I see no difference at all.

Geez...what a damn waste of time, money, etc. They should've focused on her ill fitting green shirt! My my....

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Mema, 6-02-2010, 4:25PM

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not to be rude but if I had recieved this makeover hair cut I would demand my money back. there is not enough difference. she could have got the same results by bending forward brushing her hair upside down and then standing up and brushing again. hope she didnt pay for it.what a rip off.

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Linda Cairo, 6-02-2010, 4:32PM

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So stupid. It's called blush applied correctly and head turned slightly to one side. Her face does not appear slimmer at all. It is the same head and same hair. What an uninformative article.

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