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Many of us feel that a round face hampers our look, making us look fat. And many of us facing this predicament wish there was some magic wand that would make our face appear thin and attractive, just like movie stars.

Thankfully, there is a magic wand, and it is called a makeup brush. Some simple makeup tips and a smart hairstyle can go a long way in making your face appear thin and attractive. And what's more, you don't need to be an expert to achieve the right look. A closer look will reveal that many celebrities have adopted these simple yet amazing techniques to look gorgeous.

Buzzle gives you five simple makeup and hairstyle tips that will bring a smile to you face, and also save you a trip to your salon. So stick around and pull out your makeup brushes from your closet to transform your look.

Just as makeup can hide any imperfections, so can hairstyles. There are various ways in which hair can be worn or styled to make a round face appear longer. A good haircut will highlight your unique features, at the same time conceal any weaknesses. You want your face to look oval and thin, so keeping that in mind, opt for a haircut that's shoulder length, because a short haircut can make your face look heavy. You can add layers to your hair, like getting soft bangs will lend your face an oval shape. Also, watch out if the bangs are cut too short, because that would make your face appear wider.

#1. Opt for long hair

Experts suggest if you are confused between keeping it short or keeping it long, go for the second option as that helps to elongate your face.

#2. Go for an asymmetrical bob

If you have short hair which reaches right below your face and above your shoulder, you should get an asymmetrical bob. To add effect, keep the hair short at the back, and keep it long in the front, which provides a sharp look to your face.

#3. Highlight your hair

Go for highlights, it will add texture and contrast to your look. One tip about highlights is to keep the shade at the top of your head slightly light, and use a darker color underneath. Use brighter color highlights, as it helps to draw attention to the top part of your face, making it look slimmer.

#4. Opt for soft wavy curls

We all love those soft, romantic curls which gives us a princess type feeling, and guess what? Soft curls are useful to conceal that chubby face. However, refrain from getting tight curls that stick to your face, go for loose curls that are curled away from your face, but still frames your face.

#5. Wear high and fancy updos

We all love an updo, it's a go-to style especially on a bad hair day. Opt for a vertical updo, as it gives our face some height and draws the attention to our hair instead of our face.

Anything to frame your face will make your face look thinner, pull random locks of hair out to frame your face, you can do the same if you fancy a ponytail. Another tip is to go for heavy side parting and leave those strand of hair loose. If you still are unsure, do not hesitate to consult the hairstylist at your salon. As an expert, he/she would be in a better position to help you out. With all these tips and tricks, you can surely make your face appear thinner; if actors can, then so can we.