Oval
Oval face shape: about 1.5 times longer than wide with a rounded jaw. See how to tell, best hairstyles, glasses frames and beard styles for men and women.
Face shapes
All 7 face shapes, compared
Compare all 7 face shapes side by side — the ratio of face length to width and which of forehead, cheekbones or jaw is widest — then open each shape's guide.
Round
A round face is about as long as it is wide, fullest at the cheeks, with no jaw corner. Tell it from square, oval, oblong and diamond.
Square
A square face is about as long as it is wide, with even widths and a jaw corner. Tell it from round, oblong, triangle and oval.
Heart
Heart shaped face: wide forehead and cheekbones tapering to a narrow, pointed chin. See how to tell, best hairstyles, glasses frames and beard styles.
Oblong
An oblong face is clearly longer than it is wide, with straight sides. Tell it from oval, square, diamond and round, then pick hair, glasses and a beard.
Diamond
Diamond face shape: widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and pointed chin. See how to tell, best haircuts, glasses frames and beard ideas.
Triangle
Triangle face shape (pear face): jaw wider than the forehead. How to tell it from square, plus best hairstyles, glasses frames and beard styles.