How do I know my face shape?
Pull your hair back, stand in front of a mirror, and trace your hairline, cheekbones, and jawline. The widest part tells you the shape: wide cheekbones lean diamond or oval, wide jaw leans square or round, wide forehead with narrow chin is heart, longer than wide is long, all-equal is round or square.
The six common face shapes are oval, round, square, heart, long (oblong), and diamond. Most real faces sit between two categories rather than fitting one exactly. Oval is the most common and the most flexible to style. Diamond is usually cited as the least common.
If you want to confirm with measurements: forehead width, cheekbone width, jaw width, and face length. Oval is longer than wide with the cheekbones as the widest point. Round is similar in length and width with a soft jaw. Square has equal width across forehead, cheekbones, and jaw with an angular jawline. Heart has a wider forehead than jaw with a pointed chin. Long is significantly longer than wide. Diamond has narrow forehead and jaw with cheekbones as the widest point.
Knowing your face shape matters most for hairstyle decisions. The right cut for a heart face can drown a long one, and the right cut for a round face can sharpen a square jaw. Once you know your shape, picking flattering cuts becomes much more straightforward.
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