Key Principles for Round Faces:
* Adding Height: Hairstyles that add height on top help to elongate the face.
* Creating Angles: Styles that incorporate angles and asymmetry can break up the roundness.
* Avoiding Excess Volume at the Sides: Too much bulk at the cheeks will accentuate the roundness.
* Texture is Your Friend: Texture helps add dimension and visual interest, distracting from the round shape.
Hairstyle Ideas:
1. The Textured Quiff:
* Description: This is a classic for a reason. The hair is longer on top and styled upwards and slightly back, creating height. The sides are kept shorter and neat. Texture is added through product and styling.
* Why it Works: The height elongates the face. The shorter sides prevent added width. Texture adds interest.
* How to Style: Use a volumizing mousse or styling product on damp hair. Blow-dry, directing the hair upwards and back. Finish with a matte or medium-hold pomade or wax to define the texture.
2. The Undercut with a Textured Top:
* Description: The sides and back are buzzed short (undercut), while the hair on top is left longer and styled with texture. This can be styled forward, to the side, or slightly up.
* Why it Works: The undercut keeps the sides close to the head, minimizing width. The textured top allows for height and styling versatility.
* How to Style: Use a texturizing product (paste, clay, or fiber) on damp or dry hair. Work it through the hair and style it to your desired shape. A matte finish is usually best.
3. The Faux Hawk (Fohawk):
* Description: A less extreme version of a mohawk. The hair is longer in the center and tapers down to shorter sides.
* Why it Works: The central strip of longer hair creates height and a vertical line, lengthening the face.
* How to Style: Apply a strong-hold gel or mousse to damp hair. Use a comb or your fingers to push the hair upwards and towards the center. You can spike it up for a more dramatic look or style it more subtly.
4. The Side Part with Volume:
* Description: A clean side part with some volume on the parted side. The hair is styled away from the face.
* Why it Works: The side part creates asymmetry, which helps break up the roundness. Adding volume on top provides height.
* How to Style: Apply a volumizing product to damp hair. Blow-dry, directing the hair up and away from the part. Use a comb to create a clean side part. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to keep the volume.
5. The Spiky Hair:
* Description: Short to medium-length hair styled into defined spikes.
* Why it Works: The spikes add height and create a sharper, more angular look.
* How to Style: Use a strong-hold gel or wax. Apply it to the hair and use your fingers to create individual spikes.
6. Asymmetrical Fringe (Bangs):
* Description: A fringe that is cut at an angle and swept to one side.
* Why it Works: The asymmetry breaks up the roundness and draws the eye diagonally, creating a more angular appearance.
* How to Style: Blow-dry the fringe to the side. Use a light-hold hairspray to keep it in place. Avoid a blunt, straight-across fringe, as this will accentuate the roundness.
7. Longer on Top, Shorter Sides (General Style):
* Description: A versatile style where the hair on top is significantly longer than the hair on the sides and back. This allows for various styling options.
* Why it Works: This creates a clear contrast between the top and sides, adding structure and definition to the face. It's a foundation that can be adapted to different trends.
* How to Style: The styling depends on the length and texture of the hair on top. You can slick it back, style it into a quiff, create a side part, or add texture.
Important Considerations:
* Hair Type: The best hairstyle will also depend on the boy's hair type (straight, wavy, curly, thick, fine).
* Lifestyle: Consider how active the boy is and how much time he's willing to spend styling his hair.
* Personal Preference: Ultimately, the best hairstyle is one that the boy likes and feels comfortable with.
* Barber/Stylist Consultation: The *best* thing to do is to consult with a skilled barber or stylist. They can assess the boy's face shape, hair type, and lifestyle and recommend the most flattering and manageable styles. Bring pictures of styles you like as a starting point.
* Avoid Bowl Cuts: These accentuate roundness.
Tips for Talking to a Barber:
* Show them pictures of the styles you like.
* Explain that you're looking for a style that will help elongate the face and add some angles.
* Ask them about the best products to use for the chosen style.
* Ask about how to maintain the style at home.
By following these tips and considering the individual's preferences, you can find a cool and flattering hairstyle for a boy with a round face. Good luck!