10 Short Hairstyles That Will Make Your Face Look Slimmer

The weather seems to be getting hotter and hotter these days. Even as we sit here in the office, we’re tempted to cut our hair and escape the heat.

If you’re thinking of lopping it all off to create a bob, however, you may way to think again. A common bob could have the unintended side effect of making your face appear even rounder.

But what kind of short hairstyle can we choose to make our faces appear slimmer? Here are 10 options!

Ruffle Perm

Because the ruffle perm comprises parallel irregular curls, you won’t have to worry about your hairstyle’s symmetry.

Not only is it easier to maintain because you only need to give it a quick blow dry, but it also has a chic and retro vibe to it.

Tassel Cut

We really like the tassel cut because it looks elegant and grown-up, yet refreshing to us. It frames the cheeks and chin perfectly, making the face appear smaller.

Furthermore, this is another hairstyle that requires little maintenance, as you only need to straighten and smooth it out.

Bonnie Perm

A bonnie perm involves trimming the lower ends of the hair to create volume that looks light, fluffy, and totally adorable.

If you have high cheekbones, swooping bangs can lengthen the face’s proportion and make it appear thinner.

Wind Cut

Does this look familiar to you? The wind cut is similar to the layered cut, but there are fewer layers involved. This delicate yet playful hairstyle is enhanced by the small flick at the end.

What’s great is that if you change your mind about keeping your hair short, it won’t look awkward as it grows out gradually.

Layered Perm

You’ll love how light and short this hairstyle is, making it boyish yet adorable. The layered perm at the back of the head draws attention to the neck, making the face appear slimmer.

For a more consistent overall shape, add curls to your bangs. It’ll look great skimming your cheeks too.

Jellyfish Cut

This trendy haircut, popular in Japan and Korea, slims the face and flattens the neck with its short front and slightly longer layered back.

Fluffy layers at the back create a rounded, feminine silhouette.

Wendy Cut

Named after Red Velvet’s Wendy, the Wendy Cut is a low-maintenance hairstyle that’s slightly longer than jawline length, with wispy, barely-there layers!

This creates a subtly slimming effect by framing the face without the need for extensive styling!

C-Shaped Curls

C-shaped curls gently frame the face, softening sharp angles and highlighting your features.

Layers near your ears are key for this style. For thicker hair, add more layers for a voluminous, airy look!

Gentle Pixie Cut

This haircut combines air bangs and sideburn bangs to create the illusion of a longer face.

Short bangs are best paired with air bangs, which allow some of the forehead to peek through! These wispy gaps add a vertical element, subtly elongating your face shape!

Flower Bud Cut

Loved in Japan and Korea, the Flower Bud Cut features inward curls at the top that transition to outward flips at the ends.

This style adds definition to the face by sharpening the jawline and balancing roundness. The overall effect is a gentle, feminine look!