Hairstyles, Glasses and Beard Styles for a Heart Face

Updated 2026-10-21

A heart-shaped face is widest across the forehead and cheekbones, and it narrows to a smaller, often pointed chin.

The goal with a heart face is to balance a wider upper face with more fullness lower down. Use the ideas below as a starting point, and remember that every face shape looks good with the right cut. Your hair type and your own taste matter more than any rule.

How to tell if you have a heart face

Your forehead is the widest part of your face.
Your cheekbones are high and your jaw is narrow.
Your chin is smaller or more pointed.

Look straight into a mirror with your hair pulled back, or use a clear front-facing photo. Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, and the length from hairline to chin. See how to measure your face shape, or let Facerizer measure it from your photo.

Hairstyles for a heart face

Chin-length bobFullness at the jaw balances a wider forehead.

Layers from the chinLayers that start at the chin add width below.

Soft curtainsA swept fringe softens a wide forehead.

Side-swept fringeA side sweep breaks up the width of the forehead.

Waves below the earsWaves at the lower length add fullness.

Textured crop with a fringeA soft fringe keeps the forehead from standing out.

Worth styling with care: Very tall volume on top and slicked-back styles that show the whole forehead can emphasize the width of the upper face. Choose them only if you like the look.

Glasses for a heart face

Often work well: Frames that are heavier at the bottom, and round or oval frames.
Also worth trying: Aviators suit a heart shape well.
Keep in mind: Top-heavy browline frames can add to the width at the top.

Beard and facial hair for a heart face

A fuller beard adds width at the jaw and chin.
Keep it neat. A very sharp, pointed chin beard adds to the narrow look.

Facial hair is optional. A clean-shaven look suits every face shape, and you should wear whatever you are comfortable with.

Quick tips

Add width low, near the jaw.
Soften the forehead with a swept fringe.
Light or thin frames at the top look balanced.

Not sure what your face shape is?

Facerizer measures your face from your photo, finds your face shape, and gives you hairstyle ideas with the words to tell your barber, glasses that suit you and a 30-day plan. Your first analysis is free, and your photo stays private.

Analyze my face See an example report

Common questions about heart faces

What hairstyle suits a heart-shaped face?

Chin-length bobs, layers that start near the chin, side-swept fringes and waves below the ears balance a wider forehead and a narrower chin.

What glasses suit a heart-shaped face?

Frames that are a little heavier at the bottom, such as round, oval and aviator, balance the wider top of the face.

Should I grow a beard with a heart-shaped face?

A fuller beard can add width at the jaw and chin and balance the shape. It is your choice, and a clean-shaven look works too.

Other face shapes

Oval face Round face Square face Oblong face Diamond face Triangle face All face shapes