Diamond face shape
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a narrow, often pointed chin. It is one of the rarer shapes and has striking cheekbones.
How to recognize a diamond face
- Cheekbones are clearly the widest part of the face.
- Forehead and jaw are both narrower, and similar in width.
- The chin can be slightly pointed.
Hairstyle ideas for a diamond face
Side-swept fringe
Chin-length bob
Layered lob
Short cuts
Textured fringe
Classic side part
What to be careful with: Very short sides with height on top make the cheekbones look even wider.
For men: Keep some fullness at the sides and a textured fringe to balance the forehead.
- Side-swept fringe to add forehead width
- Chin-length bob
- Layers with volume at the jaw
Glasses ideas for a diamond face
Oval
Cat-eye
Browline
What to be careful with: Narrow frames sitting right at the cheekbones can emphasize their width.
- Oval frames
- Cat-eye frames
- Browline frames
Find your face shape from a photo