The shape of the face is divided into three parts. The width of the forehead and cheeks, the jaw line and the length of the face. The most common face shapes are oval, round, square and rectangular. These shapes are often used in beauty, fashion, and aesthetics to determine attractive hairstyles and makeup techniques.
How to know your face shape
The best way to measure your face shape is to compare the length of your face to its width. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Use a ruler to measure from the center of your hairline to the bottom of your chin. This will be the length.
2. Then, measure the width (right to left).
3. You can also measure your jaw by noting the width of your face at its widest point, and your cheekbones by measuring across each cheek.
From here, you will know roughly the shape. If you don't feel like taking actual measurements of your face, you can use a selfie to trace your face shape using the steps above.
There are several types of face shapes:
- Round face shape
- Oval face shape
- Square/rectangular face shape
- Diamond face shape
- Triangle/pear face shape
- Heart face shape
TYPES OF FACE SHAPES
ROUND FACE SHAPE: A round face can be enhanced with makeup techniques that help draw attention to the features. Round faces are smaller with soft features and a broad hairline. In a round face shape, the width and length of your face are approximately equal, and your jaw and chin are round. The best hairstyles are often jagged pixie cuts and long, layered cuts. These face shapes look great with long hair that elongates the face. Side swept bangs can also add length to a round face.
OVAL FACE SHAPE: The oval face is often considered the most balanced face shape. Oval face shape is a combination of square and round. Because your chin is round, the length of your face is greater than its width. This face shape looks good with any hairstyle. Any length cut looks great.
SQUARE & RECTANGLE FACE SHAPE: Square faces have straight sides and minimal curve at the chin. They also have an angular jaw. For this face shape the forehead, cheekbones and jaw are approximately the same width, being as wide as they are long. Using makeup for square face shapes is a way to accentuate the high points of your face and help make any occasion more beautiful with minimal effort. This face shape should avoid straight lines.
DIAMOND FACE SHAPE: The face shape of a diamond is like a heart. Generally the cheek bones are high and strong. The only difference is that a person with a diamond shape has a narrow forehead and the jaw line is of almost the same width. A pointed chin and high cheekbones define this face shape.
TRIANGLE & PEAR FACE SHAPE: The jaw in a triangular face is wide, strong and angular like people with a square face and your face is long rather than wide. Their forehead is usually narrow. Short haircuts with messy style are suitable for such faces. This makes the face more harmonious.
HEART FACE SHAPE: One of the greatest features of a heart-shaped face is a thin forehead and narrow chin. A heart-shaped face has a prominent hairline with two round shapes. This face shape looks great with bangs and mid-length to long hair. To balance your sloping jaw, you can wear this style with curls or waves starting below the ears.