Diamond face shape
A diamond face has high, wide cheekbones with a narrower forehead and a narrower, defined jaw and chin. It is one of the less common shapes. Styles that add width at the forehead and chin balance the cheekbones.
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How to recognise it
The cheekbones are clearly the widest point.
Both the forehead and the jaw are narrower than the cheekbones.
A defined, often pointed chin.
Face length is longer than its width.
The numbers
| Ratio | Typical |
|---|---|
| Face length ÷ cheekbones | 1.42 |
| Forehead ÷ cheekbones | 0.84 |
| Jaw ÷ cheekbones | 0.77 |
Ratios as our face shape detector measures them: widths over the cheekbones, length from an estimated hairline to the chin. A tape measure gives slightly higher widths.
Hairstyles
Women
Try
- Fringes and side-swept bangs that widen the forehead.
- Chin-length bobs that add width at the jaw.
- Tucking hair behind the ears to show off the cheekbones.
- Soft waves from the chin down.
Avoid
- Volume at the cheekbones.
- Centre parts with flat sides, which narrow the forehead further.
Men
- A fringe or textured top pushed forward fills out the forehead.
- Keep some length at the sides rather than a very tight fade.
- Avoid tall spiked styles that narrow the top of the head.
Glasses
Try
- Oval, cat-eye and rimless frames.
- Frames with detail along the top line.
- Frames no wider than the cheekbones.
Avoid
- Narrow, angular frames that sit below the cheekbones.
Contour and makeup
- Contour the tops of the cheekbones lightly to soften them.
- Highlight the centre of the forehead and the chin.
- Blush just under the cheekbones, blended towards the ears.
Beard
- A fuller beard at the chin and jaw balances wide cheekbones.
- Keep the cheek line low and natural.
Questions
How do I know if I have a diamond face shape?
Your cheekbones are your widest feature and both your forehead and jaw are noticeably narrower. Our detector compares those three widths from a photo.
Is a diamond face shape rare?
It is one of the less common results, because both the forehead and the jaw have to be narrow compared with the cheekbones.
What haircut is best for a diamond face?
Fringes, side-swept bangs and chin-length bobs add width where a diamond face is narrow. Avoid volume at the cheekbones.
Not sure which one you are?
Upload one front-facing photo. The detector measures your face and shows how close you are to all six shapes.
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