Bangs are contentious. While some women are very confident about them, others fear that bangs would make them look funny.
The worrying part is that bangs can indeed give a comical appearance if not done correctly. But when done correctly, bangs can accentuate the best features of your face.
People with round faces often struggle with how their faces would look if they had bangs. The answer turns out to be simple and complex at the same time.
The simple answer is that you should not keep straight bangs and rather go for angled bangs swept to the sides of your face. It's complicated because bangs can look different on different women. So, should you get bangs or not? Read on for some help to make that decision.
Table of contents:
- Are Bangs the Best Option for Round Faces?
- Celebs Who Have Rocked Bangs
- How to Trim Bangs
- Tips on Bangs for Round Faces
Are Bangs the Best Option for Round Faces?
Even if bangs are not universally the best option for round faces, they still go well with most round-faced people. The most exciting thing about bangs is that they are a simple hairstyle that can be done in many ways. Anyone can rock bangs if they have the right haircut and styling.
Coming back to the question, it's hard to say if bangs are the best option for round-faced people. But they do look stunning, as we can see on various celebrities.
Celebs Who Have Rocked Bangs
Many celebrities with round or roundish faces have sported bangs on various occasions. Here are some of the most well-known of them:
Emma Stone: Emma Stone has sported several hairstyles over the past years, but strong bangs have always been one of her favorites. Her side swept; auburn locks are a great example of doing bangs the right way.

Kirsten Dunst: Kirsten Dunst is the proud owner of one of the best-known bangs in the industry. She loves to wear her signature curtain bangs, which also happen to be great for round faces. Such bangs accentuate the best features of the face while reducing its round appearance.

Selena Gomez: Popstar Selena Gomez has appeared in public with bangs many times. Like Kirsten Dunst, she sports curtain bangs with grace. However, her bangs are often fuller, adding a playful vibe to the overall appearance.

Lizzo: Lizzo has tried and continues to try different hairstyles. But she's a regular with bangs. Her side-swept bangs with a flowy texture are a great example of making bangs your best friend.

Several other celebs have shown us that bangs can look sexy on anyone. There's only one way to find out if they work for you: by trying them. Unless you try a few variations of bangs, you wouldn't know if they suit your face shape and overall appearance.
How to Trim Bangs
It'd be best if a hairstylist makes your bangs instead of you trying to trim them yourself. But if you can't go to the stylist for some reason, you can still trim them at home. You need a little patience, a lot of concentration, a mirror, and a sharp pair of hair-cutting scissors.
Start with a calm mind and do not rush the process.
- On the crown of the head, hold a comb firm. Turn sideways and face the mirror, and you will be able to see where your head begins to round at the front. That's where your bangs should start.
- Use a wide-tooth comb to separate your bangs. If you want your final trimmed length to be anywhere along the line of your fingers, then set your fingers at the point of the desired length. Keep in mind that it's preferable to keep the bangs longer than shorter because you can always cut them a bit more later.

- Hold the bangs between your fingers and turn them upward.
- Use the scissors at an angle on your hair. Then, gently trim across after placing the scissors like the arm of a clock pointing to 7 o'clock.
Your bangs are officially trimmed. Now take a mirror and look at the result. If you notice anything wrong, either let it grow out or go to a stylist.
It's important to trim bangs only when your hair is dry. Do not try trimming damp or wet hair. You can use a non-drying shampoo and conditioner and let your hair dry before trimming your bangs. It'd ensure that you have smooth, untangled hair to make the process easier.
If you have never tried bangs before, make sure a professional does it at least the first few times. You can try it yourself as and when you develop confidence.

Tips on Bangs for Round Faces
If you want to pull off bangs, you need to first understand the shape of your face. If you have more of an oval than a round face, you can get away with straight bangs in most cases. It's easy to pull off straight bangs because your face may already have some length to the bottom.
But if you have a very round face, side-swept bangs are your best friend. Not only do they look great, but they are also easier to maintain. Make sure you use high-quality hair cream or leave-in conditioner along with your regular haircare routine.
Bangs are a great way for people with roundish faces to accentuate their best facial features. If you haven't tried bangs yet, give them a shot and see how it goes for you.
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