Diamond Face Shape Characteristics
A diamond face puts the strongest width through the cheekbones, while the forehead and jaw are both narrower. The outline widens through the middle and tapers toward both the temples and chin.
Diamond face shape guide
Diamond Face Shape: How to Identify It
A face where the cheekbones are the dominant width, with a narrower forehead and jaw.
Diamond faces have a distinct middle-face emphasis. The outline widens toward the cheekbones and then narrows both upward toward the temples and downward toward the chin.
What defines a diamond face
How to identify a diamond face
How to Identify a Diamond Face
The cheekbones should be clearly wider than both the forehead and jaw, creating a distinct middle-face emphasis. Narrow temples and a tapering lower face help distinguish diamond from heart and oval patterns.
Measurements that matter most
Use a straight-on image with a neutral expression. Pull hair away from the outline and compare proportions, not millimeters taken from an uncalibrated photo.
Cheek prominence
The cheek width should exceed both the forehead and jaw, not just one of them.
Forehead
The temples are narrower than the cheekbones, unlike many heart-shaped faces.
Jaw and chin
The lower outline narrows rather than remaining broad or square.
The practical styling goal
Connect the narrow forehead and jaw to the cheekbones with gentle width, curves, or controlled volume.
Glasses for diamond faces
Gentle width near the eyes can bridge a narrower forehead while curved lines avoid adding another hard angle at the cheekbones.
- Oval frames
- Rimless frames
- Cat-eye frames
- Browline frames
Hairstyles for diamond faces
Balanced volume above or below the cheekbones makes the whole outline feel connected while preserving its distinctive structure.
- Chin-length bob
- Side part with soft fringe
- Shoulder-length waves
- Pixie with temple volume
Often confused with diamond
Diamond face FAQ
How do I know if my face shape is diamond?
A face where the cheekbones are the dominant width, with a narrower forehead and jaw. Compare face length, forehead, cheekbones, jaw width, and jaw curvature together rather than relying on one feature.
What glasses suit a diamond face?
Oval frames, Rimless frames, Cat-eye frames, Browline frames are useful starting points. Frame width and lens depth still need to be checked on your own photo.
What hairstyles suit a diamond face?
Chin-length bob, Side part with soft fringe, Shoulder-length waves, Pixie with temple volume are practical options. Texture, hair type, maintenance, and personal preference matter as much as face shape.