Face shapes guide

Updated 2026-10-21

Most faces fit one of seven shapes: oval, round, square, oblong, heart, diamond or triangle. Your shape depends on the length of your face, and on whether your forehead, cheekbones or jaw is the widest part. Knowing it helps you pick haircuts, glasses and beard styles that create balance.

How to find your face shape at home

Pull your hair back and look straight at a mirror, or take a clear front-facing photo in even light.
Measure four things: the length from hairline to chin, and the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw.
Find the widest point. Is it the forehead, cheekbones or jaw? Is your face clearly longer than it is wide?
Match the shape using the guide below.

Face shape is a guide, not a label. Many people sit between two shapes, and that is normal.

The seven face shapes

Oval faceBalanced, about one and a half times as long as it is wide. Round faceAbout as wide as it is long, with soft cheeks and a rounded jaw. Square faceA strong, angular jaw, with forehead and jaw of similar width. Oblong faceNoticeably longer than wide, with fairly straight cheek lines. Heart faceWidest at the forehead and cheekbones, narrowing to the chin. Diamond faceWidest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jaw. Triangle faceA jaw wider than the forehead, with a fuller lower face.

Quick comparison

Shape	Widest point	Jaw	Main styling idea
Oval	Cheekbones, slightly	Soft, rounded	Keep the balance
Round	Cheeks	Soft, rounded	Add height and angles
Square	Forehead, cheeks and jaw are similar	Strong, angular	Soften or show the jaw
Oblong	Similar width, long face	Straight sides	Add width at the sides
Heart	Forehead and cheekbones	Narrow, pointed chin	Add fullness low
Diamond	Cheekbones	Narrow	Add width at forehead and jaw
Triangle	Jaw	Wide	Add volume on top

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Common questions

How do I find my face shape?

Look at your face in a mirror or a clear front-facing photo. Compare the length from hairline to chin with the width at your cheekbones, and compare your forehead and jaw widths. The widest point and the shape of the jaw tell you which of the seven shapes is closest.

What are the seven face shapes?

The seven common face shapes are oval, round, square, oblong (rectangle), heart, diamond and triangle (pear).

Is one face shape better than another?

No. Every face shape looks good. Face shape guides only suggest haircuts, glasses and beard styles that create balance, and personal taste matters more than any rule.

Can my face shape change?

Your bone structure does not change much in adulthood, but hairstyles, weight, facial hair and the angle of a photo can change how your face looks.