Diamond Face Shape: How to Tell and What Suits It
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jawline and often a pointed chin. It's one of the less common face shapes and has striking, angular cheekbones.
How to tell if you have a diamond face
- Your cheekbones are clearly the widest part of your face
- Your forehead and jawline are both narrower than your cheekbones
- Your chin is narrow and may be pointed
- Your face is longer than it is wide
Best hairstyles for a diamond face
- Men: fringes, textured tops and medium-length styles that add width at the forehead
- Women: deep side parts, curtain bangs, chin-length bobs and volume at the jaw
- Avoid: very short sides with height on top, which exaggerate the cheekbones
Glasses and beards for a diamond face
- Oval, rimless and cat-eye frames balance the cheekbones
- Frames with detail on the top line add width to the forehead
- A fuller beard adds width to a narrow jaw
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a diamond face shape rare?
It's one of the less common face shapes. Many people with high cheekbones are actually oval or heart shapes, so measuring helps.
How is a diamond face different from a heart-shaped face?
A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead; a diamond face has a narrower forehead, with the cheekbones as the clearly widest point.
Which bangs suit a diamond face?
Curtain bangs and side-swept fringes add width at the forehead and balance prominent cheekbones.