Gothic Hairstyles for Girls With a Full Face

Goth Girls with fuller figures and faces can successfully go Gothic with the right hairstyle, makeup and accessories. Gothic style does not require skinny or gaunt vampire-like features. Thin is optional, but pale against dark is a requirement for a classic Goth hairstyle. Midnight black hair color with razor sharp bangs can add the necessary touch of dark mystery to a round face. Romantic ringlets can create a dark Victorian Goth look that complements full cheeks. The layered and choppy cut typical of Emo-punk Goth style flatters round and oval face shapes. Does this Spark an idea?

Classic Goth

Classic-modern Goth hair has sharp bangs with a straight, chin or shoulder length bob. Hair should be deep black or a rich cherry-dark hue against pale skin. Round faces and full cheeks contrast well with the severe styling and rigid lines of the bangs. The deep colors also diminish the softness of full facial features making them appear more uniform.

Emo-Goth

Basic dark on white still applies to Emo-Goth hairstyles, but splashes of color are allowed. Dark reds or vibrant and unnatural greens and blues can be added in streaks for the essential emo look. Many Emo-Goth hairstyles can complement a full, round face. Start by cutting hair in short layers starting close to the scalp and work your way down. The hair nearest the crown of your head will stand up and only gradually fall as you get closer to the ends. Add color to alternate layers. This will create a wild and full halo of hair that will make a very full face look narrower. The bright colors will also draw attention from an overly round face.

Steampunk-Goth

Steampunk Gothic is loosely based on fashions and trends from the Victorian era. Steampunk hairstyles are dark and elaborate and usually require longer hair. Victorian retro hairstyles complement full faces well. The Gibson girl hairstyle was popular around the turn of the century and can be adapted for a vintage Goth look. Hair must be very dark, either naturally or dyed a flat black. Gather long hair away from the face and twist into a bun high on the crown of the head. The bun should be as loose and messy as possible. Crimping with a hot curler or iron to increase the disheveled appearance of the hair is optional. Accessorize with faded antique jewelry or torn ribbons for a true steampunk effect.

Tribal-Goth

There are Tribal Gothic hairstyles for all facial types and many are suitable for full faces. Braids, dreads and hair-elaborate-ornamentation are all hallmarks of Tribal Goth style. Cluster bunches of braids and intricate dreadlocks around the face to minimize overly full features. Pair sharply cut bangs with ethnic or handcrafted hair accessories. Add historically inspired hair extensions such Celtic knot extensions or renaissance hair braids.