Heart Face Shape
Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a pointed chin — like an inverted triangle. Balance the widths with cut and frames.
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What defines a Heart face shape
Wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin — an inverted-triangle silhouette.
- Broad forehead, narrow chin
- High, wide cheekbones
- Pointed or V-shaped jaw
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 Heart face
Long-tail picks that flatter your bone structure.
Men
Women
For men
Side part with volume on top
Textured fringe to balance the width
Avoid buzzed sides that spotlight the forehead
For women
Chin-length bobs and lobs
Side-swept bangs to narrow the forehead
Layers that add width at the jaw
Best glasses for a Heart face
The frame shapes below — tap the names to see what each looks like:
Round
Square
Rectangle
Oval
Cat-eye
Aviator
Bottom-heavy or round frames
Aviators and rimless styles
Avoid top-heavy cat-eyes that widen the brow
How a Heart face compares to the others
Not sure which shape is yours? Here's what sets Heart 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.
Oblong
Noticeably longer than wide, with a straight, narrow cheek line.
Diamond
Narrow forehead and chin; cheekbones are the widest point.
Triangle
Narrow forehead with a broad, strong jaw — widest at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
What defines a heart face?
A heart face has a wide forehead and cheekbones that taper to a narrow, pointed chin.
How do I balance a heart face?
Add width at the jaw and chin with layered cuts and side-swept bangs; avoid volume on top.
Best glasses for a heart face?
Bottom-heavy or round frames balance the narrow chin; skip top-heavy styles.
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