If you wear glasses, you’ve probably wondered (at least once): Can I actually pull off this haircut with my frames?
Short answer: Yes, you can.
Longer answer: Yes, and your glasses might be the secret weapon. Think of your glasses and hairstyles as a duo, working together to highlight your features and show off your personality.
From bold bangs to effortless buns, here are 13 hairstyles with glasses that you can definitely pull off.
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Bold Bangs
Bangs and glasses are a certified power couple. Straight or swept, bangs naturally spotlight your eyes—and your eyewear.
Curtain bangs are the crowd-pleaser of the bang world, flattering on just about everyone. Blunt bangs bring structure that looks especially good on round, square, or heart-shaped faces. Choppy bangs bring out the best of rectangle features, and side-swept bangs soften a round face. And then there’s microbangs. They’re bold, they’re edgy, and they’re made for showing off high cheekbones and killer frames.
For blunt or choppy bangs, round frames like Fresh Eyes add contrasting curves, while a rectangular pair like On Board leans into the straight-across style. The gentle upward sweep of cat-eye glasses like Decent Proposal pair perfectly with side-swept and curtain bangs, but round and rectangular frames are also a no-brainer, the latter offering extra structure to balance the soft shape of the hair.
Finally, if microbangs are more your thing, you can’t go wrong with a statement frame like Chutzpah’d. It’s not subtle. And that’s the point.
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Face-Framing Layers
Face-framing layers are the haircut equivalent of perfect lighting. They add softness, movement, and just enough volume to lift your features. The style is flattering on older women and an excellent choice for round faces too.
Clear frames like Waylaid in Crystal are a natural match for long layers. Their barely-there look mirrors the softness of the hair and keeps the spotlight on your face. If clear-as-day crystal isn’t right for you, try a subtle tint like Hero Complex in Antique Crystal. For another option, Ubermensch in Clear Matte offers a style that’s more translucent than transparent.
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Pixie Cut
The pixie cut is proof that less hair can mean more style. This no-nonsense cut is extra popular with confident ladies women but the pixie is also a glasses lover’s paradise. Yes, it’s that good. We’re not exaggerating.
Short hair for glasses means that your eyewear gets top billing. When your hair isn’t competing for attention, you can go bold, with thick frames like Signal Fire, unexpected shapes like the Temple Tantrum, oversized classics like Overlook, and bright colors like Polite Society in peacock and cobalt.
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High Bun
The high bun is equal parts practical and polished, and 100% fabulous. It lifts the hair away from your face, elongating round and heart shaped faces (if your face is already long or oval, you might prefer a low bun). Like the pixie cut, this style clears the stage to let your face and your frames do all the talking.
Angular frames like Square Off add structure to softer features. For diamond or heart-shaped faces, round frames like Rush Hour, oval, or cat-eye glasses like Kitten Around are both fun and flattering.
P.S. If one bun isn’t enough for you, perhaps space buns are more your speed? Split into two, this cheeky hairstyle is the high bun’s mischievous cousin. And if you’re going playful on your head, why not in your frames? Consider the bright patterns of Four Square, retro-inspired shapes like TV Party, and the show-stopping colors of Golden Age.
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High Pony
Want an instant face lift? Go for a high ponytail. Trust us, this look is not just for cheerleaders. Sleek and tight, a high pony is business ready, built for email and boardrooms and looking polished in 5 minutes or less. Left a little messy, it perfectly complements the coziness of at-home sweats or adds a little bit of ease to a date night dress.
High ponies are particularly flattering on round faces—as are square frames like Kvetcher that balance soft features with strong lines.
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Retro-Inspired Curls
Retro curls have made a comeback in a big way, and we’re here for it. Big, bouncy, and full of life, this bombshell-inspired style is endlessly glamorous and unapologetically romantic. Voluminous curls add softness to angular features and pair perfectly with feminine cat-eye frames like Statuette.
If you really want to play up the vintage look, go for a style like Total Wit, with its classic shape and diamond detail at the temples.
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Chic Bob
Timeless, chic, and effortlessly cool? That’s the bob. Cut in clean angles around the face, it adds instant polish. Bobs look incredibly good on oval faces, as the above-the-shoulder style adds depth and volume around the face. Oval-shaped faces also look great in most frames, giving them a wide range of styles to choose from (and yes, we’re jealous).
Looking for something unexpectedly chic to pair with bobbed hair? Try What Inheritance, a half-rim style available in a variety of colors. Or mimic the strong line of your bob with an equally strong pair of square frames like In Cahoots, that’s basically made for a bob.
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Loose Curls and Waves
Maintaining great curls and waves isn’t easy, but the payoff is worth every bit of that 62-step hair routine. Soft curls and loose waves create movement and texture that pairs beautifully with strong features and structured frames. This contrast helps to keep the overall look balanced, ensuring that it is polished, but not rigid.
Medium to bold frames like Humble Narrator hold their own against the volume of wavy hair, while softer silhouettes like Full Metal support an easy, effortless feel.
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Big Natural Texture
If your natural texture runs big and bold, your frames can too. Big texture deserves big confidence, with oversized silhouettes that stand up beautifully to tight curls and full volume. Together, they create a look that feels intentional, expressive, and balanced. Translation: you look incredible.
Experiment with color, shape, and personality-forward frames that celebrate—not tame—your texture. For a statement-making square frame, try Overachiever, or pair color and shape with See Straight. If curves are more your vibe than straight lines, there’s Ubermensch, a sturdy round frame, or Miss Perception, a chic cat-eye.
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Low Bun or Pony
Quiet luxury? This style invented that. Low buns and ponytails are understated and elegant, drawing back the curtains to let your glasses take center stage. Because the style sits closer to the neck, it creates a softer frame around the face that’s good for oval and long faces.
Low ponies and buns are also incredibly versatile, meaning that almost any frame shape works to complement it. Choose based on your mood and what flatters your features: sleek and minimal like Case Closed for a refined look, or bold and commanding like Eye-Con for a pop of personality.
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Sleek and Straight
Cue the straightener. It’s time. Straight hair creates long, clean lines that naturally complement modern eyewear. The polished style looks great on oval, round, and heart-shaped faces. It also gives you room to go bold with your glasses—or to keep things simple.
Straight locks pair seriously well with architectural frames like Square Off and Eyeconoclast. Think sharp angles, strong silhouettes, and contemporary shapes. But if understated is more your vibe, you may appreciate the slimmer lines of C Suite.
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Soft Braid
A loose braid adds texture, interest, and—dare we say, a little romance?—without stealing the spotlight and overwhelming your face or your frames. Whether worn over the shoulder or down the back, soft braids create a relaxed feel.
Delicate and vintage-inspired frames like Golden Age draw on the softness of this look, while subtle color adds a playful touch.
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Half-Updo
A half-up hairdo is the best of both worlds: business on top, party on the bottom. Half-up styles strike a balance between structure and ease. By pulling some hair away from the face, it highlights your features (and your glasses) without losing all the movement and volume.
This adaptable style pairs well with nearly any frame, so this is a true choose-your-own-adventure moment. Will you go big with an oversized frame like Source Material? Or keep it understated with a classic like Waylaid. The truth is, you can’t go wrong with this hairstyle, no matter what frames you choose.
How to Choose a Hairstyle that Suits Your Frames
There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to hairstyles with glasses. Ultimately, the goal is balance: your hair and frames should complement each other, not compete. And the good news? With the right pairing, almost any hairstyle can work. You just have to trust the process.
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Consider Your Face Shape
Your face shape influences how both glasses and hairstyles sit on and show off your features. Styles that flatter your natural proportions create harmony between your haircut and your eyewear.
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Pick a Hairstyle and Frames that Suit Your Style
You’re the common denominator in every style decision. When both your haircut and your glasses reflect your personality, they naturally work together. Consistency in vibe—whether bold, classic, playful, or minimalist—is what creates a cohesive look.
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Consider How Your Hair and Glasses Will Interact
Glasses are part of the architecture of your face. They affect how hair falls around it and frames your features. This is especially true for fringe styles that sit close to the top or arms of your glasses.
Bring your glasses to your next haircut appointment so your stylist can tailor the shape of your bangs, layers, and lengths with your frames in mind.
Good Hair Days Meet Great Glasses
Your frames aren’t just an accessory. They’re a part of who you are, an essential element of your self-expression. The right cut won’t compete with your frames, but elevate them—and your personal style too.
Whether you lean toward polished and classic or bold and expressive, the best hairstyles with glasses pairings are the ones that make you feel like yourself. We’ll leave the hair cut to your stylist (trust us, it’s better this way). But the frames? That’s where we’ve got you covered. Shop the full collection of eyebobs eyeglasses to find your next favorite pair.
