Square Face Shape
A broad forehead, strong jaw and sharp angles. Soften the structure with rounded cuts and curved frames.
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What defines a Square face shape
Forehead, cheekbones and jaw are roughly equal width; a strong, angular jawline is the signature feature.
- Broad, flat forehead
- Strong, square jaw
- Minimal curves in the 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 Square face
Long-tail picks that flatter your bone structure.
Men
Women
For men
Textured crop with a soft fringe
Side part to soften the jawline
Medium length with movement, not too tight
For women
Soft layers around the jaw
Wavy lobs and side parts
Long layers to balance the strong jaw
Best glasses for a Square face
The frame shapes below — tap the names to see what each looks like:
Round
Square
Rectangle
Oval
Cat-eye
Aviator
Round and oval frames to soften
Rimless and light frames
Avoid heavy square frames that double the angles
How a Square face compares to the others
Not sure which shape is yours? Here's what sets Square 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.
Heart
Wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin.
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.
Compare Square side by side
See exactly how Square differs from each of the other six face shapes, feature by feature.
Frequently asked questions
What defines a square face?
A square face has a broad forehead, strong angular jaw, and similar widths across the brow, cheeks and jaw.
How do I soften a square jaw with hair?
Soft layers, side parts and waves break up the angles; avoid blunt, jaw-length bobs.
Best glasses for a square face?
Round or oval, rimless frames soften the angles; skip heavy square frames.
How can I tell if my face is square?
Measure your forehead, cheekbones and jaw — if all three are close in width and your jawline is sharp and angular, you likely have a square face.
What hairstyles should a square face avoid?
Avoid blunt, jaw-length bobs and centre parts that emphasize the jaw; very slicked-back looks that bare the sharp angles also work against you.
Do bangs suit a square face shape?
Yes — soft, side-swept or wispy bangs soften the forehead and break up the angles. Avoid heavy, straight-across bangs that square off the top.
Square vs round face shape — what is the difference?
A square face has angular, equal-width features and a strong jaw; a round face is soft and curved with similar width and height and no sharp angles.
What sunglasses suit a square face?
Round, oval or rimless sunglasses balance the angles; skip thick square frames that double the sharpness of your jaw.
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