Face Shapes

7 Face Shapes

Oval

Slightly narrower at the jawline than at the temples, with a gently rounded hairline.
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Round

Full-looking face with a round chin and hairline. Widest point is at the cheeks and ears.
Short hairstyles off centered parts.
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Rectangular

Long and slender, about the same width at forehead and just below cheekbones. Narrow chin or forehead.
Soft, wispy bangs
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Heart

Face is wide at the temples and hairline, narrowing to a small delicate chin.
Longer styles. Chin-length styles.
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Triangle

A dominant jawline that tapers or narrows toward the cheeks and temples.
Many hairstyles work. Slicked backed. Single length cuts.
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Diamond

Widest at the cheekbones, and narrow equally at the forehead and jaw line.
shorter styles.
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Square

A strong, square jawline and usually an equally square hairline.
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