Heart shaped face
A heart shaped face is widest at the forehead and narrows through the cheekbones to a slim, often pointed chin. Some heart faces have a widow’s peak. Styles that add width at the jaw balance the shape.
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How to recognise it
The forehead is the widest part of the face, or matches the cheekbones.
The jaw is clearly narrower than the forehead.
A slim, often pointed chin.
Sometimes a widow’s peak at the hairline.
The numbers
| Ratio | Typical |
|---|---|
| Face length ÷ cheekbones | 1.45 |
| Forehead ÷ cheekbones | 0.93 |
| Jaw ÷ cheekbones | 0.75 |
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
- Chin-length or collarbone bobs that add width at the jaw.
- Side-swept bangs or curtain bangs that cover part of the forehead.
- Waves and curls from the cheeks down.
- A deep side part.
Avoid
- Volume at the crown and temples.
- Sleek, scraped-back styles that show the full width of the forehead.
Men
- Medium length on top, swept to the side, keeps the forehead in balance.
- A slightly longer cut at the sides fills out a narrow jaw.
- Avoid very tall styles and very short sides.
Glasses
Try
- Bottom-heavy frames, or frames wider at the bottom.
- Rimless, light-coloured or thin frames.
- Oval and round shapes.
Avoid
- Heavy top lines and decorated brow bars.
Contour and makeup
- Contour the temples and the sides of the forehead.
- Highlight the chin and jaw to add width there.
- Blush on the apples of the cheeks, blended slightly down.
Beard
- A fuller beard at the chin and jaw adds width where the face is narrow.
- A full beard or a chin strap suits heart faces well.
Questions
How do I know if I have a heart shaped face?
Your forehead is your widest feature, your face narrows to a slim chin, and you may have a widow’s peak. Our detector compares your forehead and jaw widths from a photo.
What hairstyles suit a heart shaped face?
Bobs at the chin or collarbone, side-swept bangs and waves from the cheeks down. Avoid height at the crown.
Is a heart shaped jawline the same as a heart face?
A heart-shaped jawline, a narrow, tapering jaw, is the defining part of a heart face. Together with a wide forehead it makes the shape.
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