Heart vs Triangle Face Shape
Not sure which one is yours? Here's the honest side-by-side — proportions, jaw and forehead, and the cuts and frames that flatter each.
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Heart
Triangle
At a glance
| Trait | Heart | Triangle |
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| Overall shape | Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin. | Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom. |
| Length-to-width | Wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin — an inverted-triangle silhouette. | Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — the widest point is the bottom of the face. |
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Key differences at a glance
Where Heart and Triangle actually diverge.
- Heart: Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin.
- Triangle: Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom.
- Heart length-to-width: Wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin — an inverted-triangle silhouette.
- Triangle length-to-width: Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — the widest point is the bottom of the face.
The fastest tell is the jawline and forehead. Heart faces Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin. Triangle faces Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom. If you're still torn, the live detector reads your bone structure from the camera in real time — no measuring tape required.
Hairstyles & glasses for each
Heart — hairstylesMen: Side part with volume on top Women: Chin-length bobs and lobs See the full list on the Heart face shape page.
Triangle — hairstylesMen: Volume and fringe on top Women: Layers and volume at the crown See the full list on the Triangle face shape page.
Heart — glassesBottom-heavy or round frames Aviators and rimless styles Avoid top-heavy cat-eyes that widen the brow
Triangle — glassesTop-heavy and decorative frames Cat-eye and browline shapes Avoid bottom-heavy frames
Compare Heart or Triangle to the others
See how each stacks up against the remaining shapes.
Oval
Balanced length and width, softly rounded — the most versatile shape.
Round
About as wide as it is long, with full cheeks and no angles.
Square
Broad forehead and a strong, angular jaw of equal width.
Oblong
Noticeably longer than wide, with a straight, narrow cheek line.
Diamond
Narrow forehead and chin; cheekbones are the widest point.
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell a Heart face from a Triangle face?
Start with proportions. Heart faces: Wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin — an inverted-triangle silhouette. Triangle faces: Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — the widest point is the bottom of the face. Then check the jawline and forehead — Heart is Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin. while Triangle is Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom. The live camera detector names your shape in seconds so you don't have to guess.
Which is more common, Heart or Triangle?
Both are common, and many people sit between shapes. The reliable way to know is to measure your face length, forehead, cheekbones and jaw, or use the live detector — self-assessment by eye alone often misreads.
Can I have features of both Heart and Triangle?
Yes. Face shapes are a spectrum, and it's normal to share traits. If you're unsure, follow the advice for the shape your measurements lean toward, and use the detector for a confident read.
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