Diamond Face Shape
Cheekbones are the widest point, with a narrow forehead and jaw. Frame the face and fill the temples with cut and frames.
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What defines a Diamond face shape
Narrow forehead and chin with the cheeks as the widest point — angular and high-set.
- Cheekbones are the widest point
- Narrow forehead and jawline
- Angular, defined bone structure
Forehead width
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Compare it to the jaw and cheeks.
Cheekbones
Often the widest point of the face.
Often the widest point of the face.
Jaw width
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Across the jawline, just above the chin.
Face length
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Chin to hairline, the vertical span.
Best hairstyles for a Diamond face
Long-tail picks that flatter your bone structure.
Men
Women
For men
Textured fringe to widen the forehead
Side parts with soft volume
Avoid slicked-back looks that bare the temples
For women
Chin-length layers that fill the jaw
Side-swept bangs to soften the cheekbones
Volume at the temples
Best glasses for a Diamond face
The frame shapes below — tap the names to see what each looks like:
Round
Square
Rectangle
Oval
Cat-eye
Aviator
Oval and rimless frames
Cat-eyes that lift the brow
Avoid narrow, angular frames
How a Diamond face compares to the others
Not sure which shape is yours? Here's what sets Diamond apart from the other six.
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.
Heart
Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin.
Oblong
Noticeably longer than wide, with a straight, narrow cheek line.
Triangle
Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
What defines a diamond face?
A diamond face has narrow forehead and chin with the cheekbones as the widest point.
How do I balance a diamond face?
Add width at the forehead and jaw with fringe and chin-length layers; soften the cheekbones.
Best glasses for a diamond face?
Oval or rimless frames soften the angles; cat-eyes lift the brow nicely.
Not sure which shape you are?
Check yours with the live camera detector — free, private, no upload.
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