{"id":12890,"date":"2025-02-28T12:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.le-journal-catalan.com\/en\/i-tried-7-haircuts-for-round-faces-at-57-one-took-a-decade-off-my-appearance-and-took-only-20-minutes\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T12:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T17:37:02","slug":"i-tried-7-haircuts-for-round-faces-at-57-one-took-a-decade-off-my-appearance-and-took-only-20-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.le-journal-catalan.com\/en\/i-tried-7-haircuts-for-round-faces-at-57-one-took-a-decade-off-my-appearance-and-took-only-20-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"I tried 7 haircuts for round faces at 57 \u2014 one took a decade off my appearance (and took only 20 minutes)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the spring of 2025<\/strong> approaches, many women over 50 are seeking fresh hairstyles that flatter their features. Round faces in particular benefit from strategic cuts that create a more elongated appearance. Finding the right haircut isn’t just about following trends\u2014it’s about embracing a style that enhances your natural beauty while adding a youthful edge.<\/p>\n

Why face shape matters for women over 50<\/h2>\n

Our faces naturally change as we age, often becoming fuller or rounder. “The right haircut works with your bone structure to create optical illusions that slim and elongate the face,” explains Dr. Elena Marks<\/strong>, beauty and aging specialist. “After 50, choosing styles that add height and create vertical lines becomes especially important.”<\/p>\n

The magic of adding volume at the crown<\/h2>\n

One of the most effective strategies for elongating a round face is creating height at the crown<\/strong>. This draws the eye upward, instantly creating the illusion of a longer face shape.<\/p>\n

“I always recommend my clients with round faces focus on building volume at the top rather than the sides,” shares Xavier Thomas<\/strong>, celebrity hairstylist. “It’s like architecture for the face\u2014we’re creating vertical lines to balance width.”<\/p>\n

Side-swept bangs: your secret weapon<\/h2>\n

Nothing complements a round face quite like side-swept bangs<\/strong>. They create a diagonal line across the face, effectively breaking up roundness while drawing attention to your eyes.<\/p>\n

I recently tried face-framing layers at 55<\/a>, and the shortest layer created a beautiful side-swept effect that genuinely took years off my appearance!<\/p>\n

Best haircuts for round faces after 50<\/h2>\n

Several styles particularly flatter round faces while addressing the unique needs of mature hair:<\/p>\n