How To Determine the Shape of Your Face

Determining the shape of your face involves a simple process that you can follow. Here are the steps to help you identify your face shape:

1. Gather your hair back: Pull your hair away from your face so your facial features are visible. You may use a headband or clips to secure your hair.

2. Stand in front of a mirror: Position yourself in a comfortable position in front of a well-lit mirror.

3. Observe your face: Take a close look at the overall shape of your face and focus on the following key features:

   • Forehead: Determine whether your forehead is wide or narrow. Pay attention to the hairline as well.

   • Cheekbones: Note the prominence and width of your cheekbones. Are they high and defined or more rounded?

   • Jawline: Examine your jawline. Is it angular and sharp or softer and rounded?

   • Chin: Analyze your chin shape. Is it pointed, rounded, or square?

4. Compare your observations: Compare the proportions of your forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and chin to identify the shape that closely matches your features. Here are some common face shapes:

   • Oval: Your face is longer than it is wide, with gently rounded contours and a slightly narrower jawline than your temples.

   • Round: Your face has soft, curved lines with similar widths for your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline. Your face appears more circular.

   • Square: Your face features a strong, angular jawline and a straight, flat hairline. The width of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline is relatively equal.

   • Heart: Your face has a broad forehead and cheekbones, tapering down to a narrow, pointed chin.

   • Diamond: Your face is widest at the cheekbones, and your forehead and jawline are narrower, creating a diamond-like shape.

   • Rectangle/Long: Your face is longer than it is wide, with a straight hairline and a more elongated appearance overall.

   • Triangle: Your face has a wider jawline than your forehead, creating a triangular shape.

Remember that these are general face shape categories, and individual variations exist. If you find it challenging to categorize your face, you can consult a hairstylist or a beauty professional who can provide further guidance based on your specific features.