As professional hairdressers, you often face the challenge of choosing the right hairstyle for clients with round faces. This comprehensive guide will help you master the art of creating hairstyles that highlight your clients' strengths and mask their imperfections. Use these tricks and tips to take your skills to the next level.
Recognizing a round face
As a hairdresser, you need to be able to quickly identify your client's face type. The characteristics of a round face are:
- The width and length of the face are similar.
- Full cheeks
- Rounded jaw line
- Lack of clearly defined cheekbones
Remember that accurately assessing the shape of your face is crucial for choosing the right hairstyle.
Key haircutting rules for round faces
When cutting hair for clients with round faces, follow these guidelines:
- Create height at the top of the head
- Optically lengthen the face
- Minimize volume on the sides
- Introduce asymmetry
- Use length contrasts
Recommended hairstyles
- Quiff: Adds height and lengthens the face. The technique requires precise layering on the sides and back, leaving longer hair on top.
- Pompadour: A classic hairstyle that works well with a round face. For more details, see our article on the pompadour hairstyle.
- Textured crop: A modern hairstyle that requires skillful texturing. The key is to use the right shading and texturing techniques.
- Side part hairstyle: Requires a precise cut and the ability to create a clear part.
- Undercut with long top: The contrast between the short sides and the long top requires perfect layering.
Haircutting and styling techniques
- Shading: A key technique for creating contrast and smooth transitions. Use different lengths of clipper attachments and the "point cutting" technique with scissors.
- Texturing: Use techniques such as point cutting, slicing, or razor cutting to add texture, especially at the top of the head.
- Asymmetrical cuts: Use scissors to create subtle asymmetries that will help balance the round shape of the face.
- Gradation: Create smooth transitions between different hair lengths, especially when blending the sides with the top.
Hairstyles to avoid
- Bowl cut: Emphasizes the roundness of the face.
- Very short hairstyles without contrast: They can emphasize full cheeks.
- Long, straight hair without layers: Visually widens the face.
Choosing styling products
Choose products that will help maintain volume on top and control hair on the sides:
- Matting pastes for texturizing
- Volumizing powders
- Medium hold hairsprays for fixing hairstyles
Communication with the customer
- Conduct a thorough consultation, explaining why a particular hairstyle will be beneficial for the customer's face shape.
- Use visual examples—photos or drawings—to better illustrate the proposed hairstyle.
- Explain to the customer how to style their hair at home.
Adjusting your hairstyle to your hair type
- Straight hair: Ideal for classic hairstyles such as pompadours. Use texturizing products to add volume.
- Curly hair: Use your natural texture to add height. Focus on controlling volume at the sides.
- Thin hair: Use techniques that add volume, such as layering or texturizing. Avoid overly long hairstyles.
- Thick hair: Use thinning and texturizing to control volume.
Care tips
Instruct customers on how to care for their hairstyle:
- Recommend appropriate shampoos and conditioners
- Explain how often you should refresh your hairstyle.
- Advise on home styling and the right tools
Summary
As a hairdresser, your job is not only to create an attractive hairstyle, but also to educate your client. Remember that every face is unique, so always adapt these general rules to the individual needs of your client.
Continuous improvement of skills is crucial in our industry. We encourage you to take advantage of our online hairdressing training courses, which will help you stay up to date with the latest techniques and trends.
Remember that your work can significantly affect your client's self-confidence. By creating hairstyles that emphasize the advantages of a round face, you not only develop your skills, but also help your clients feel attractive and confident.
You can find more grooming tips in our men's hair care guide.
