What's Your Face Shape?
There are 6 main face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, oblong and diamond. Each has unique traits that determine which haircuts flatter you most. Take our 4-question test and find your shape with personalized cut recommendations — built by visagism experts.
What's your face's overall proportion?
The 6 Face Shape Types
Each face shape has specific proportions that influence which cuts, hairstyles and even makeup work best. Get to know each one:
Oval Face
Balanced proportions between width and length. Forehead slightly wider than the jaw, rounded chin.
The most versatile for haircuts →
Round Face
Similar width and length, full cheeks, soft jaw with no sharp angles.
Cuts that elongate →
Square Face
Angular, well-defined jaw, forehead as wide as the jaw, relatively straight sides.
Cuts that soften →
Heart Face
Wider forehead, prominent cheekbones, narrow jaw and pointed or small chin.
Cuts that balance →
Oblong Face
Significantly longer than it is wide, elegant lines, forehead, cheekbones and jaw of similar width.
Cuts that add width →
Diamond Face
Cheekbones are the widest part, forehead and jaw narrower. A rare, sophisticated shape.
Cuts that harmonize →
Can't tell which one is yours?
How Do I Know My Face Shape?
In professional visagism, we analyze 4 key aspects to determine face shape. You can do this analysis at home:
Check the overall proportion
Look straight into a mirror. Does your face look longer than it is wide, wider than it is long, or are the proportions balanced? That already narrows it down by half.
Look at your jawline
The jawline is what sets many shapes apart. Is it angular and defined (square/diamond), soft and rounded (oval/round), or does it taper toward the chin (heart)?
Compare forehead and jaw
Is your forehead wider than your jaw? You probably have a heart-shaped face. Are they similar? Could be oval, square or oblong. Jaw wider? Leans square.
Assess your cheekbones
If your cheekbones are the widest part of your face (wider than forehead and jaw), you have a diamond shape. If they're prominent but not the widest part, it may point to oval or heart.
💡 Pro tip: If you find it hard to analyze yourself (that's normal!), our test asks these questions more objectively. We also offer a professional consultation with specialized consultants.
Why Does Face Shape Matter?
In visagism, understanding your face shape is the first step toward choices that truly flatter your look — not just following trends.
Haircuts
The right cut can elongate, soften or balance your face. The wrong one can highlight exactly what you want to downplay.
Makeup
Contouring, highlighter and blush work differently on each face shape. Knowing yours avoids common mistakes.
Accessories
Glasses, earrings and even necklines interact with your face shape. Harmony is the key.
73%
of people who took our test reported feeling more confident about their haircut choices after learning their face shape.
Survey of 847 tool users, Nov/2024
Want to Go Beyond Face Shape?
In the full visagism consultation, you get a personalized guide with everything you need to transform your look.
Frequently asked questions about face shape
Everything you need to know about the face shape test, from how it works to how to use the results day to day.