Square face shape
A square face has a forehead, cheekbones and jaw of nearly the same width, with a strong, angular jawline and a broad chin. Length is only a little more than width. Soft texture and curves balance the angles.
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How to recognise it
Forehead, cheekbones and jaw are close in width.
A strong, angular jaw with visible corners below the ears.
A broad, flat chin.
Face length is only a little longer than its width.
The numbers
| Ratio | Typical |
|---|---|
| Face length ÷ cheekbones | 1.42 |
| Forehead ÷ cheekbones | 0.86 |
| Jaw ÷ cheekbones | 0.90 |
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
- Soft waves and layers that fall around the jaw.
- Side-swept or wispy bangs.
- Long hair with face-framing pieces.
- Updos with loose strands at the sides.
Avoid
- Blunt bobs that end at the jaw.
- Severe centre parts with sleek, flat sides.
Men
- Most short cuts work, since a strong jaw is a classic masculine trait: a crew cut, buzz cut or undercut.
- Some texture on top keeps the look from being too boxy.
- Avoid very blunt, square cuts that repeat the jawline.
Glasses
Try
- Round and oval frames that soften the angles.
- Thin or rimless frames.
- Frames that sit slightly wider than the cheekbones.
Avoid
- Boxy, angular frames that repeat the jaw.
Contour and makeup
- Contour the corners of the jaw and the outer forehead to round them off.
- Highlight the centre of the forehead and the chin.
- Blush on the apples of the cheeks, blended in circles.
Beard
- Stubble or a short beard shows off the jaw.
- A beard rounded at the chin softens the corners.
Questions
How do I know if my face is square?
Your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are about the same width and your jaw has visible corners. Our face shape detector compares these widths from a photo.
What hairstyle suits a square face?
Soft waves, layers around the jaw and side-swept bangs soften the angles. Avoid blunt cuts that end right at the jaw.
Is a square face attractive?
A defined, angular jaw is widely seen as striking, in both men and women. Many models and actors have square faces.
Not sure which one you are?
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