diamond face, solved
Cheekbones are clearly the widest point, while both the forehead and the jaw are narrow, and the chin often comes to a point. Check a straight-on photo: if the face is widest at eye-to-cheek level and tapers in both directions from there, you are diamond.
Women's picks for a diamond face
Bangs earn their place here because a diamond forehead is narrow; a full or bottleneck fringe adds width right where you need it. Chin-length bobs then fill out the tapered lower face, and long face-framing layers soften the cheekbones on the way down.
Men's picks for a diamond face
Barbers keep two rules for diamond faces: bring some hair forward, and do not cut the sides too tight. Fringe-forward crops widen a narrow forehead, and a low fade preserves side weight so the cheekbones do not become the whole silhouette.
Slicking everything back or tucking hair behind the ears exposes both narrow zones at once and points a spotlight at the cheekbones. High, tight fades on men do the same from the sides. Soften rather than strip.
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diamond face questions
What bangs work for a diamond face shape?
Full fringe and bottleneck bangs are the strongest choices. A brow-skimming fringe widens the narrow forehead directly, and bottleneck bangs add flared, face-framing pieces that soften the cheekbones as well. Side-swept styles work too if you prefer more forehead showing.
How can I tell a diamond face from a heart face?
Look at the forehead. Heart shapes are wide across both the forehead and cheekbones; diamond shapes are wide only at the cheekbones, with a narrower hairline above. Pull your hair fully back and compare brow-line width to cheekbone width, or let the app measure a photo for you.
Should diamond faces avoid short haircuts?
No, but keep some softness in them. Very tight sides can make wide cheekbones look even more prominent. For men, a crop with fringe over a low fade works well; for women, a chin-length bob usually flatters more than a cropped cut, though a soft, textured pixie can still work.