πŸ“– Educational Guide

The Complete
Face Shape Guide

Learn everything you need to know about face shapes. From identification to styling, this comprehensive guide will help you understand and enhance your unique features.

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6 Main Face Shapes

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Oval
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Round
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Square
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Heart
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Diamond
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Oblong

Each shape has unique characteristics and styling opportunities

Understanding Face Shape Characteristics

Each face shape is defined by specific proportions and features. Understanding these characteristics helps you identify your shape and choose the most flattering styles.

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Oval

Balanced proportions with gentle curves

Key Features:

  • β€’Length slightly greater than width
  • β€’Soft jawline
  • β€’Forehead slightly wider than chin
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Round

Equal width and length with soft curves

Key Features:

  • β€’Width and length are similar
  • β€’Curved jawline
  • β€’Full cheeks
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Square

Strong angular features with defined jaw

Key Features:

  • β€’Strong, angular jawline
  • β€’Forehead, cheeks, and jaw similar width
  • β€’Straight sides
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Heart

Wider forehead tapering to narrow chin

Key Features:

  • β€’Wide forehead
  • β€’High cheekbones
  • β€’Narrow, pointed chin
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Diamond

Widest at cheekbones with narrow forehead

Key Features:

  • β€’Narrow forehead and chin
  • β€’Wide cheekbones
  • β€’Angular features
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Oblong

Longer than wide with straight sides

Key Features:

  • β€’Length greater than width
  • β€’Straight cheek lines
  • β€’Long, narrow appearance

The Six Face Shapes

Understanding your face shape is the key to finding the most flattering hairstyles, makeup techniques, and accessories that enhance your natural beauty.

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Oval

An oval face is longer than it is wide, with a forehead, cheekbones, and jawline that are all well-balanced. This is considered the most versatile face shape.

Key Features:

  • β€’Face length is about 1.5 times the width
  • β€’Forehead is slightly wider than the jawline
  • β€’Gentle curves with no sharp angles

Celebrity Examples:

BeyoncΓ©Blake LivelyKerry Washington
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Round

A round face has soft curves with the width and length being nearly equal. The cheeks are full and the jawline is soft with minimal angles.

Key Features:

  • β€’Face width and length are similar
  • β€’Soft, curved jawline
  • β€’Full cheeks are the widest part

Celebrity Examples:

Selena GomezKirsten DunstMiranda Kerr
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Square

A square face features a strong, angular jawline with the face width and length being similar. The forehead, cheekbones, and jaw are all approximately the same width.

Key Features:

  • β€’Strong, angular jawline
  • β€’Wide forehead of similar width to jaw
  • β€’Face width and length are similar

Celebrity Examples:

Angelina JolieKeira KnightleyOlivia Wilde
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Oblong

An oblong face is longer than it is wide, with a narrow chin and forehead. The face appears stretched vertically with minimal width variation.

Key Features:

  • β€’Face length is significantly longer than width
  • β€’Narrow forehead and chin
  • β€’High forehead

Celebrity Examples:

Sarah Jessica ParkerLiv TylerCarla Bruni
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Heart

A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin. The face tapers dramatically from the forehead down to the chin.

Key Features:

  • β€’Wide forehead and cheekbones
  • β€’Narrow, pointed chin
  • β€’Face tapers from forehead to chin

Celebrity Examples:

Reese WitherspoonScarlett JohanssonJennifer Lopez
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Diamond

A diamond face shape has prominent cheekbones with a narrow forehead and jawline. The widest point is at the cheekbones, creating an angular, striking appearance.

Key Features:

  • β€’Widest at the cheekbones
  • β€’Narrow forehead and jawline
  • β€’Angular, defined features

Celebrity Examples:

Tyra BanksJennifer LopezHalle Berry
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