Face Shape Calculator
Determine your face shape.
This is a Fun Guide, Not a Science!
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Have you ever wondered why certain hairstyles or glasses frames look fantastic on some people but not on others? A lot of it has to do with face shape. Identifying your face shape is the first step to choosing styles that highlight your best features. This guide will walk you through the common face shapes and how to identify your own.
The Common Face Shapes
While every face is unique, most can be categorized into one of several basic shapes based on their proportions and features.
- Oval: Considered the "ideal" face shape due to its balanced proportions. The face is longer than it is wide, and the jawline is slightly narrower than the forehead.
- Round: Characterized by a similar width and length, with soft, curved features and a rounded jawline.
- Square: Defined by a strong, broad forehead and an equally strong, angular jawline. The width and length of the face are roughly equal.
- Oblong (or Rectangle): Similar to a square face but longer than it is wide. It features a square jaw and forehead.
- Heart (or Inverted Triangle): Features a broader forehead and wider cheekbones that narrow down to a smaller, more pointed chin.
- Diamond: The cheekbones are the widest part of the face, with a narrower forehead and jawline. The chin is often pointed.
How to Determine Your Shape
The questionnaire in this guide asks about three key areas to help you determine your shape:
- The Widest Part of Your Face: Pull your hair back and look in the mirror. Is the widest part of your face your forehead, your cheekbones, or your jaw? Or are they all fairly equal? This is a primary indicator.
- The Shape of Your Jawline: Is your jawline soft and rounded, strong and square, or does it come to a distinct point?
- The Length of Your Face: Is your face noticeably longer than it is wide, or are the length and width roughly the same?
By combining the answers to these questions, the calculator provides an estimated face shape. Remember, many people are a combination of two shapes, so use this as a general guide to better understand your unique features.
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Have you ever wondered why certain hairstyles or glasses frames look fantastic on some people but not on others? A lot of it has to do with face shape. Identifying your face shape is the first step to choosing styles that highlight your best features. This guide will walk you through the common face shapes and how to identify your own.
The Common Face Shapes
While every face is unique, most can be categorized into one of several basic shapes based on their proportions and features.
- Oval: Considered the "ideal" face shape due to its balanced proportions. The face is longer than it is wide, and the jawline is slightly narrower than the forehead.
- Round: Characterized by a similar width and length, with soft, curved features and a rounded jawline.
- Square: Defined by a strong, broad forehead and an equally strong, angular jawline. The width and length of the face are roughly equal.
- Oblong (or Rectangle): Similar to a square face but longer than it is wide. It features a square jaw and forehead.
- Heart (or Inverted Triangle): Features a broader forehead and wider cheekbones that narrow down to a smaller, more pointed chin.
- Diamond: The cheekbones are the widest part of the face, with a narrower forehead and jawline. The chin is often pointed.
How to Determine Your Shape
The questionnaire in this guide asks about three key areas to help you determine your shape:
- The Widest Part of Your Face: Pull your hair back and look in the mirror. Is the widest part of your face your forehead, your cheekbones, or your jaw? Or are they all fairly equal? This is a primary indicator.
- The Shape of Your Jawline: Is your jawline soft and rounded, strong and square, or does it come to a distinct point?
- The Length of Your Face: Is your face noticeably longer than it is wide, or are the length and width roughly the same?
By combining the answers to these questions, the calculator provides an estimated face shape. Remember, many people are a combination of two shapes, so use this as a general guide to better understand your unique features.