If your face is mainly heart
Heart-shaped faces taper from the upper face toward the jaw. A widow’s peak can reinforce the impression but is not required; the forehead-to-jaw relationship matters more than the hairline shape.
High-confusion comparison
Heart vs Diamond Face Shape
Both shapes can have high cheekbones and a narrow chin. The decisive clue is whether the forehead or the cheekbones form the widest zone.
Heart is widest through the forehead or upper face; diamond is widest specifically at the cheekbones and narrows toward both temples and jaw.
Side-by-side differences
FeatureHeartDiamond
Widest pointForehead or upper cheek areaCheekbones
Temple widthUsually remains relatively broadNoticeably narrower than cheekbones
Direction of taperPrimarily tapers downwardTapers both upward and downward
Styling goalAdd softness or width near the lower faceConnect narrow forehead and jaw to prominent cheeks
If your face is mainly diamond
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.
Heart vs Diamond FAQ
What is the main difference between heart and diamond face shapes?
Heart is widest through the forehead or upper face; diamond is widest specifically at the cheekbones and narrows toward both temples and jaw.
Can a face be both heart and diamond?
Yes. Face-shape categories overlap, and a primary plus secondary description can be more useful than forcing one label. Use the widest zones and jaw structure to identify the dominant pattern.
Does hairstyle or body weight change face shape?
Hair can hide the outline and soft tissue can change how proportions appear, but neither should replace a straight-on comparison of forehead, cheekbones, jaw, and face length.