To determine your face shape, follow these key steps:
- Measure or observe the widest parts of your face: forehead, cheekbones, and jawline.
- Measure your face length from the hairline to the chin.
- Note the shape of your jawline and chin (rounded, pointy, square).
- Compare these proportions to common face shapes:
- Round: cheeks and face length about equal, rounded jawline.
- Oval: face longer than wide, cheekbones wider than jaw/forehead.
- Square: jawline and forehead roughly equal width, strong jaw.
- Heart: wider forehead and cheekbones, pointy chin.
- Diamond: cheekbones are widest, narrow forehead and jawline.
- Oblong/Rectangle: longer face, forehead, cheekbones, and jaw about equal width.
- Use a soft measuring tape for accuracy or analyze a clear front-facing photo.
This approach helps identify which category matches your face shape best, either by measurement or observation.
