Triangle face shape
A triangle face, also called a pear shape, has a narrower forehead with a jaw as the widest part of the face. It is the opposite of a heart shape.
How to recognize a triangle face
- Jaw is the widest part of the face.
- Forehead is narrower than the jaw.
- Cheekbones are less pronounced than the jaw line.
Hairstyle ideas for a triangle face
Pixie crop
Side-swept fringe
Long layers
Short cuts
Quiff
Textured crop
What to be careful with: Chin-length cuts that end at the widest point of the jaw.
For men: A voluminous textured top with tapered sides balances a wider jaw.
- Volume at the crown and temples
- Side-swept fringe
- Layers that start at the cheekbones
Glasses ideas for a triangle face
Browline
Cat-eye
Geometric
What to be careful with: Frames that are wider at the bottom draw attention to the jaw.
- Browline frames
- Cat-eye frames
- Frames heavier on top
Find your face shape from a photo