You’ve come to the right place if you’ve ever searched for answers to questions like “What face shape do I have?” or “How to find my face shape?”
Knowing your face shape affects all things beauty such as where to place your contour or which haircut you should get. Keep reading if you’re trying to figure out what your face shape is.
Determining Your Face Shape
To determine your face shape, start by grabbing a measuring tape and jotting down the following measurements:
Measure your face length from the top of your hairline to the base of your chin.
The width of your forehead is from hairline to hairline in the middle. Keep the measuring tape flat, and don’t bend it across your forehead.
To measure your cheekbone width, measure one cheekbone across your face to the other, starting at the highest point. Avoid bending the measuring tape against your skin.
Finally, measure your jawline, which is the distance from your ear to the center of your chin. Hold the measuring tape there, and multiply the result by two. You can bend the tape for this one.
Measuring your face will be easier if you have someone else to help you do it. If you don’t have measuring tape, the iPhone now has a measuring tape app. Even if you don’t have a measuring tape, using visual cues is another way to determine your face shape.
Round
The main way to tell if you have a round face is if you have a rounded hairline and jawline. Round face shapes have an equal width and length.
Round face shapes typically look more youthful, so playing around with makeup can add a bit of edge.
Outline the outer edge of the face and under the cheekbones with contour. Highlight the nose bridge, cheekbones, brow bone, and chin. Apply blush across the top of the apples of the cheeks toward the ear, and blend down. This type of application will help to break up the roundness.
Voluminous layers or a textured shag look great on round faces. Long layers starting around the jawline complement round faces.
Square
If your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are the same width, you have a square face shape. While this is similar to a round face, the main distinction is that your features are less curvy and more angular.
Contouring correctly can help soften the square face shape. When applying contour to the jawline, use a fluffy brush and brush upward. Apply blush to the cheeks and bronzer in the hollows of the cheek.
The diamond and frame cuts look amazing on square faces. Softening the strong jawline and wide forehead with soft, face-framing layers is the way to go. Medium-length styles look best with this face shape.
Oval
Oval faces are also similar to round and square shapes, but the forehead is smaller in width than the cheekbones. This face is longer than it is wide with rounded features.
Makeup application for this face is pretty standard since the face is already balanced.
While people with oval face shapes can pull off many hairstyles, go for a butterfly cut or long bob to complement your features. Some with oval faces tend to feel insecure about their longer jaw. These cuts will add volume to the mid-face to complement the elongated jaw.
Diamond
The diamond face shape is more pronounced and pointed than the oval face. The cheekbones are high and wider than the forehead length.
Contour below your cheekbones, but don’t bring it too close to your mouth, as this will have the opposite effect you’re looking for. Highlight under your eyes in an upside-down triangle and in the middle of your forehead and chin to help broaden these narrower areas.
Soft layers or a shaggy lob complement the diamond face. Adding layers will balance out the width of the cheekbones and create a more proportional look. Longer-length hairstyles also look good on this shape and help elongate the face.
Rectangle
Those with a rectangular face have measurements where the length is longer than the width. The forehead, cheekbones, and jaw all look the same width apart.
Contour around the sides of your forehead and along your hairline to give the illusion of a smaller forehead. Add contour below your cheekbones and under your jawline to further slim these areas.
Curtain bangs and a French bob complement the rectangular face. Shorter cuts complement the face and outgrown curtain bangs will help soften the strong features.
Heart
The biggest aspect of a heart shape is a widow’s peak. The forehead is also wider than the jawline, and the cheekbones are wider than the forehead. The chin usually has a strong point.
Use contour on the sides of your forehead to balance out the wider upper half of your face with the narrower lower half. You can also add contour to the lower chin.
The heart-shaped face can pull off a middle part beautifully. Face framing layers like a shoulder-length shag or a side sweep help balance out the narrow chin.
Conclusion
Not thinking you fit into any of these categories is a common thought that many have.
Additionally, as we age, our face forms also change. Faces tend to become more rectangular due to changes in fat, muscle, and skin. In contrast, younger individuals are more likely to have rounder face shapes.
It is important to know your face shape for creating makeup and hairstyles that enhance your natural beauty. Knowing your face shape helps in highlighting your individual features.
This knowledge is essential for achieving the best look for yourself. Experiment with different products and techniques to create looks that complement your facial structure. Don’t forget to embrace your individuality and let your face shape empower you in your beauty looks.