25 Hairstyles for Video Calls That Add Volume and Shape Around the Face

Video calls are funny. The camera flattens everything, so the volume and shape you see in the mirror can disappear in two seconds. I have tested this more times than I want to admit, and the fix is almost always the same: give your hair a little lift at the roots, then frame your face on purpose.

The best styles for calls are not complicated. They just need movement near your cheekbones, a bit of height at the crown, and a shape that still looks good if you are sitting at a desk or lying on the couch.

Below are 25 hairstyles for video calls that add volume and shape around the face, including 2026 hairstyles like the quiet luxury bob, old money hair, asymmetrical lob, vampire haircut, hime cut, romantic goth hairstyles, and glitchy glam hair. Pick one, try it before your next meeting, and let the camera do less work.

1. Quiet Luxury Bob With a Soft Bend

The quiet luxury bob is one of those 2026 hairstyles that looks expensive without trying too hard. It gives you shape around the jaw and cheekbones, which is exactly what a flat camera needs.

Ask for a chin-to-collarbone cut with a soft bend, not a tight curl. For video calls, lift the roots with a round brush or a quick blow-dryer blast.

• Best for: fine to medium hair
• Products: volume mousse and light hairspray
• Quick tip: tuck one side behind your ear for instant shape

2. Old Money Hair With a Side Part and Blowout

Old money hair is calm, glossy, and full of quiet volume. A deep side part sends hair across your forehead, which adds shape around the face on camera.

Blow-dry upward at the crown, then roll the front sections back with a round brush. Keep the ends smooth but not pin-straight.

• Best for: medium to thick hair
• Products: heat protectant and flexible hold spray
• Quick tip: clip the root up while you do your makeup

3. Asymmetrical Lob for Instant Face Framing

An asymmetrical lob is a sneaky trick for video calls. The longer side sweeps across your face and creates a diagonal line, so your features look more defined.

Ask for a collarbone-length lob with one side slightly longer. Add a loose wave so the shape does not look too sharp.

• Best for: round and oval faces
• Products: sea salt spray and shine serum
• Quick tip: part hair deeply on the side with more volume

4. Hime Cut With Blunt Fringe and Face-Framing Pieces

The hime cut is having a moment because it frames the face in a very clean, intentional way. The blunt fringe and side pieces give structure even if the rest of your hair is simple.

On camera, keep the side pieces smooth and tuck the back behind your shoulders. A tiny bit of root volume keeps it from falling flat.

• Best for: straight and wavy hair
• Products: lightweight oil and root lift spray
• Quick tip: use a flat iron on the side pieces only

5. Vampire Haircut With Collarbone Layers

The vampire haircut is dramatic, but it works beautifully on video calls when you keep the layers soft. It adds volume at the sides and a little mystery around the face.

Ask for collarbone layers with a face-framing piece that angles toward the chin. Blow-dry away from the face for that lifted, swept effect.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: thickening spray and texture mist
• Quick tip: a deep side part makes it look extra cinematic

6. Romantic Goth Hairstyles With Soft Volume and Veil Bangs

Romantic goth hairstyles are all about soft drama. Think veil bangs, brushed-out waves, and volume that feels airy instead of heavy.

For a video call, focus the volume at the crown and let the bangs curve around your brows. This gives you shape without hiding your eyes.

• Best for: wavy and curly hair
• Products: mousse and a small round brush
• Quick tip: pin bangs to the side for five minutes to set the curve

7. Glitchy Glam Hair With Root Lift and Flipped Ends

Glitchy glam hair is a little edgy, a little polished, and very fun on camera. The trick is root lift plus ends that flip out with intention.

Blow-dry roots upward, then use a flat iron to flip the ends away from your face. Keep the middle smooth so the shape reads clearly.

• Best for: straight and lightly wavy hair
• Products: root boost and strong-hold hairspray
• Quick tip: flip only the front pieces for a subtle glitch effect

8. Curtain Bangs and Shoulder-Length Flip

Curtain bangs are basically face-framing magic. They open up your features and add volume right where the camera needs it most.

Pair them with a shoulder-length flip that curves away from your jaw. Use a round brush on the bangs and a flat iron on the ends.

• Best for: almost every face shape
• Products: volume mousse and medium-hold spray
• Quick tip: do not make the bangs too heavy in the center

9. High Crown Half-Up With Face-Framing Tendrils

A high crown half-up gives you instant lift at the top of your head. That height makes your face look more awake and balanced on camera.

Pull the top section back loosely, then tug at the roots for volume. Leave two thin tendrils out around your cheekbones.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: texturizing spray and bobby pins
• Quick tip: use a clear elastic so it disappears on video

10. Voluminous Top Knot With Soft Side Pieces

A top knot does not have to be slick or severe. When you keep it loose and add side pieces, it frames your face and adds height at the same time.

Gather hair at the crown, twist it into a bun, and pin it loosely. Pull out a few soft pieces near your ears and temples.

• Best for: second-day hair
• Products: dry shampoo and light hairspray
• Quick tip: rough up the bun with your fingers for more volume

11. Air-Dried Waves With Root Spray

Air-dried waves feel effortless, but on camera they can fall flat. A little root spray changes everything without making your hair crunchy.

Spray at the roots while hair is damp, scrunch the lengths, and let it dry. Once dry, flip your part to the other side for instant lift.

• Best for: wavy and fine hair
• Products: root spray and curl cream
• Quick tip: use a hair clip at the crown while it dries

12. Big Bouncy Blowout With Velcro Rollers

A big bouncy blowout is the classic way to add volume and shape around the face. It works for video calls because the camera loves round, soft movement.

Blow-dry hair upward and outward, then set the front sections in velcro rollers. Let them cool completely before removing.

• Best for: medium to thick hair
• Products: volumizing mousse and shine spray
• Quick tip: brush the rollers out with your fingers, not a tight brush

13. Messy Bun With Two Face-Framing Strands

A messy bun is my go-to when I need volume fast. The key is keeping the bun high and leaving two strands out to shape your face.

Do not pull the bun too tight. Let it look a little undone, then curl the loose strands away from your cheeks.

• Best for: all hair lengths
• Products: dry texture spray and a small curling iron
• Quick tip: set the strands with hairspray so they stay on camera

14. Sleek Middle Part With Hidden Volume

A sleek middle part sounds simple, but hidden root volume makes it look expensive. The goal is smooth sides and a lifted crown.

Blow-dry roots in opposite directions, then smooth the top down. Tuck hair behind your ears for a clean face shape.

• Best for: straight and fine hair
• Products: root lift spray and shine serum
• Quick tip: use a fine-tooth comb for a smooth finish

15. Retro Flipped Bob With Volume at Crown

The retro flipped bob is playful and polished. The flipped ends create a little shelf around your jaw, which adds shape and personality on camera.

Use a round brush to lift the crown, then flip the ends outward with a flat iron. Keep the back smooth so the front stands out.

• Best for: short to medium hair
• Products: volume spray and medium-hold hairspray
• Quick tip: flip only the bottom inch for a modern look

16. Soft Shag With Curtain Fringe

A soft shag adds volume all around the face without looking too choppy. The curtain fringe opens the face, while the layers create movement.

Scrunch in a light texture cream and let hair air-dry. If you need more lift, hit the roots with a quick blast of dry shampoo.

• Best for: wavy and straight hair
• Products: texture cream and dry shampoo
• Quick tip: point-cut the ends so they stay soft, not blunt

17. Butterfly Layers With Rounded Blowout

Butterfly layers are all about bounce and face-framing shape. They work on video calls because the layers curve around your cheeks and shoulders.

Blow-dry with a round brush, turning the brush outward at the ends. Focus volume at the crown and around the cheekbones.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: round brush and volumizing spray
• Quick tip: set the front layers in velcro rollers while you finish makeup

18. Curly Shag With Defined Shape

A curly shag gives natural volume and shape around the face. The layers let your curls sit higher at the crown and frame your cheekbones.

Apply curl cream to damp hair, then diffuse upside down for root lift. Once dry, shake your roots with your fingers.

• Best for: curly and coily hair
• Products: curl cream and leave-in conditioner
• Quick tip: avoid heavy gels if you want soft camera volume

19. Braided Crown Headband With Loose Pieces

A braided crown headband adds shape without hiding your length. It pulls hair back at the top, which lifts your face on camera.

Braid a small section across the top of your head, then pin it behind your ears. Leave two loose pieces in front for softness.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: bobby pins and light hairspray
• Quick tip: tug the braid gently to make it look fuller

20. Low Ponytail With Bumped Crown

A low ponytail can look flat, but a bumped crown fixes that fast. The little lift at the top adds shape around your face and neck.

Secure the ponytail low, then gently push the crown up with two fingers. Pin underneath to hold the bump.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: bobby pins and flexible hairspray
• Quick tip: wrap a small strand around the elastic for polish

21. Claw Clip Twist With Volume at Sides

A claw clip twist is quick, comfy, and surprisingly flattering on video. The clip holds hair up while the sides keep soft volume.

Twist hair upward and clip it at the back of your head. Pull gently at the sides and crown so it does not look too tight.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: texture spray and a medium claw clip
• Quick tip: leave out a few pieces near your temples

22. Pin-Curl Set With Vintage Shape

A pin-curl set gives you old-school volume and face-framing shape. It is perfect when you want something more romantic than a basic blowout.

Set small sections in pin curls, let them cool, then brush them out gently. Shape the front curls around your cheekbones.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: setting lotion and a boar-bristle brush
• Quick tip: do this the night before for easy morning volume

23. Wet-Look Slick Back With Volume at Temples

A wet-look slick back is sleek, but it still needs volume at the temples to shape your face. Without that, it can look too flat on camera.

Smooth hair back with gel or cream, then push the sides up slightly near your temples. Keep the top glossy and the ends tucked.

• Best for: straight and wavy hair
• Products: styling gel and shine spray
• Quick tip: use a toothbrush for clean edges around your hairline

24. Side-Swept Waves With Deep Part

Side-swept waves are timeless for a reason. A deep part plus waves that sweep across your forehead create instant shape and softness.

Curl hair away from your face, then brush the waves to one side. Pin the heavy side back for a few minutes to set the sweep.

• Best for: medium to long hair
• Products: curling iron and flexible hold hairspray
• Quick tip: keep the opposite side tucked behind your ear

25. Textured Lob With Invisible Layers

A textured lob is the perfect middle ground between short and long. Invisible layers add volume without choppy ends, so the shape stays smooth around your face.

Spray in a light texturizer, then scrunch and twist random pieces. Let it air-dry or use a diffuser on low heat.

• Best for: all hair types
• Products: texturizing spray and light serum
• Quick tip: ask your stylist for invisible layers, not heavy thinning

One Last Thing, Friend

You do not need a full glam routine for a video call. You just need one good shape around your face and a little lift at the roots. Start with the style that feels most like you, then adjust as you go.

Try one of these before your next meeting, and notice how much more confident you feel when the camera turns on. A small change can make a big difference.

Save this post to Pinterest so you can find your favorite look later. And tell me in the comments: which hairstyle are you trying first?