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Diamond Face Shape

Dramatic angles, cheekbone-forward

Diamond faces have the widest point at the cheekbones, with a narrow forehead and an equally narrow, pointed chin. The overall shape is widest in the middle and tapers at both top and bottom — the rarest of the major face shapes.

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Characteristics

How to identify a diamond face

Compare your forehead width, cheekbone width, and jaw width. If your cheekbones are clearly the widest point and both your forehead and jaw are noticeably narrower, you have a diamond face.

01Widest at the cheekbones
02Narrow forehead
03Narrow, pointed chin
04High, prominent cheekbones are the defining feature
05Tapers both upward and downward from cheeks
Notable Examples
Halle Berry
Vanessa Hudgens
Johnny Depp
Robert Pattinson
Prevalence
8%
of people have a diamond face shape
Hairstyles

Best Hairstyles for Diamond Faces

The goal is adding width at the forehead and jaw to balance dramatically prominent cheekbones.

✓ Best hairstyles
Side-Swept Bangs
Adds horizontal width at the forehead, balancing the narrow upper face.
Full Fringe / Straight Bangs
Directly adds visual width to a narrow forehead.
Chin-Length Bob
The widest point of the bob aligns with the jaw, adding needed width at the narrowest lower point.
Layered Waves at the Crown
Volume at the top softens and widens the narrow forehead.
Slicked-Back Undercut (Men)
Reveals the dramatic cheekbones as a statement — doubling down on the geometry.
✕ Styles to avoid
—Styles with maximum volume at the cheeks (already the widest point)
—Sleek center-part styles that pull hair away from the forehead
—Short cropped styles that expose the full narrow forehead
Eyewear

Best Glasses Frames for Diamond Faces

Frames that add visual width to the forehead and soften the narrow chin work best. Avoid frames that sit wide at the cheekbones.

✓ Best frames
Cat-Eye Frames
The upswept corners widen the upper face, balancing a narrow forehead.
Oval Frames
Soft shapes don't compete with prominent cheekbones.
Browline (Clubmaster) Frames
The heavier upper rim adds width and presence to the forehead.
Frameless Glasses
Minimizes visual complexity, letting dramatic cheekbones remain the focus.
✕ Frames to avoid
—Very wide frames that extend past cheekbones (over-emphasizes the widest point)
—Narrow angular frames that mirror the diamond geometry
—Heavy lower-rim frames that draw attention to the narrow chin
↗ Where to buy

Cat-eye frames are the #1 pick for diamond faces — they add width exactly where it's needed at the narrow forehead.

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Makeup & Contouring

Makeup & Contouring for Diamond Faces

1.Highlight temples to add apparent width to the narrow forehead
2.Contour below cheekbones sparingly — they're already prominent
3.Highlight the chin to balance the tapering lower face
4.Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks, blending toward temples
5.Bold brows frame the narrow forehead effectively
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Frequently Asked Questions
Other Face Shapes
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Oval
26%
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Round
22%
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Square
18%
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Heart
20%
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Oblong
16%