Face shape guide
Diamond Face Shape
A diamond face shape has high, wide cheekbones as its widest point, with a narrower forehead and a narrow, tapered chin. It is one of the less common face shapes and is often described as angular and striking.
Diamond faces look best when the forehead and jaw are visually widened, so the cheekbones stay a feature rather than the only feature.
- Wide cheekbones
- Narrow brow & chin
How to tell
How to tell if you have a diamond face shape
A diamond face is defined by its cheekbones: they are clearly wider than both the forehead and the jaw, and the chin is narrow or pointed. The length is moderately long, about 1.4–1.5 times the width. Styling widens the forehead and chin so the cheekbones remain a highlight rather than the only feature.
- Your cheekbones are clearly the widest part of your face.
- Your forehead is noticeably narrower than your cheekbones.
- Your jaw narrows to a small or pointed chin.
- Your face is longer than it is wide.
| Face length ÷ cheekbone width | 1.47× |
|---|---|
| Forehead width (vs cheekbones) | 90% |
| Lower jaw width (vs cheekbones) | 66% |
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Diamond vs similar face shapes
Diamond vs heart
Both have a narrow, pointed chin. A diamond face has a narrower forehead than its cheekbones; a heart face has a forehead about as wide as its cheekbones.
Diamond vs oval
Both are longer than wide and taper at the chin. A diamond face has sharper, more prominent cheekbones and a narrower forehead.
Common mix-ups
Diamond is one of the rarer face shapes, and many people who think they are diamond turn out to be oval or heart once measured. A centre part and hair tucked behind the ears can make cheekbones look wider than they are.
Glasses
Best glasses for a diamond face
Frames that balance a diamond face shape, and what each one does.
Cat-eye frames on a diamond face — made with our try-on.
Cat-eye glasses
Cat-eye frames add width at the top of the face, balancing narrow temples against wide cheekbones.
Browline glasses
A strong upper rim widens the brow line and draws attention up from the cheekbones.
Round glasses
Soft round lenses ease angular cheekbones and a pointed chin.
Choosing frames for a diamond face
For a diamond face, pick frames with detail or width at the top: cat-eye, browline and oval styles. Rimless frames also work because they don’t add width at the cheekbones. Avoid narrow frames smaller than your cheekbones.
Frames to avoid
Avoid narrow frames that are smaller than your cheekbones — they make the cheekbones look even wider. Very angular frames can also sharpen an already angular face.
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Hairstyles
Best hairstyles for a diamond face
Haircuts for women
- Full or side-swept fringe. Widens a narrow forehead — the single most balancing choice.
- Chin-length bob. Adds width at the jaw to match the cheekbones.
- Tucked behind the ears. Shows off the cheekbones while keeping the outline balanced.
- Soft waves at the chin. Volume low on the face fills out a narrow chin.
Haircuts for men
- Textured fringe forward. Covers part of the narrow forehead and adds width.
- Medium length with full sides. Volume at the temples balances wide cheekbones.
- Short boxed beard. Adds width and definition at the chin.
- Messy crop. Texture across the top widens the upper face.
Hairstyles to avoid
- Centre parts with flat hair that narrow the forehead further
- Height on top with tight sides, which exaggerates the cheekbones
- Very short cuts with no softness at the chin
Bangs for a diamond face
A full or side-swept fringe widens a narrow forehead and is one of the most flattering choices for a diamond face.
Brows & makeup
Eyebrows, makeup and beards for a diamond face
Eyebrow shape
A curved brow with a soft peak balances sharp cheekbones. A slightly fuller, straighter brow can also visually widen a narrow forehead.
Beard styles
A beard that adds width at the chin — a full or short boxed beard — balances wide cheekbones. Keep the sides at cheek level short.
- Contour
- Contour just under the widest point of the cheekbones and leave the forehead and chin light.
- Blush
- Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks and blend inward slightly, not out toward the cheekbones.
- Highlight
- Highlight the centre of the forehead and the chin to visually widen the narrow parts of the face.
Accessories
Earrings, hats and necklines for a diamond face
Earrings
Studs, small hoops and earrings that are wider at the bottom balance the cheekbones. Avoid very wide earrings at cheek level.
Hats
Hats with a wider crown — fedoras, beanies worn slouchy — add width at the forehead.
Necklines
Scoop and sweetheart necklines soften a pointed chin. Boat necks also add width.
FAQ
Diamond Face Shape FAQ
It is one of the less common face shapes. Many people who think they have a diamond face turn out to be oval or heart once measured.
Cat-eye, browline, oval and rimless frames — styles that add width at the brow line or soften the cheekbones.
Both narrow at the chin. On an oval face, the forehead is only slightly narrower than the cheekbones; on a diamond face, the forehead is clearly narrower.
Side-swept fringes, chin-length bobs, tucked-behind-the-ear styles that show off the cheekbones and soft waves at the chin. For men: textured fringes and medium-length hair with fullness at the sides.
Diamond faces are often described as striking in photos because high cheekbones catch the light. Any face can be photogenic with good light and angles.
Cat-eye, oval and browline-style sunglasses that are wider at the top. Avoid very narrow lenses.
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