Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shapes
Hairstyles for diamond face shapes add width at the narrow forehead and chin and keep the area around the wide cheekbones smooth. Fringes, chin-length bobs, tucked-back lobs and, for men, textured cuts with forward volume all work. Skip big volume right at the cheekbones.
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrow forehead and a narrow, often pointed chin. It is the least common of the seven shapes. Check with the free face shape detector or the diamond face shape guide. If your forehead is the widest point, you are likely heart.
Why diamond is different
Most face shapes have their widest point at the top or bottom. A diamond face has its widest point in the middle, at the cheekbones, and narrows both ways. That makes it the only shape where hair needs to add width in two places at once: the forehead and the jaw. The cheekbones themselves are usually a striking feature, so the aim is to frame them, not cover them.
Diamond face shape hairstyles for women
| Style | Why it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Side-swept fringe | Widens the forehead diagonally | Very short fringe |
| Full, soft fringe | Fills the top of the face | Thick blunt bangs on fine features |
| Chin-length bob | Width at the jaw | Bobs ending at the cheekbones |
| Lob tucked behind the ears | Shows cheekbones, adds width at the jaw line | Tight tuck at the temples |
| Long layers starting at the chin | Fullness low | Layers that flare at the cheekbones |
| Deep side part with waves | Adds width at the top on one side | — |
| Textured pixie with a long fringe | Forehead width, cheekbones on show | Very tight sides |
| Half-up, half-down | Volume at the crown balanced by loose lengths | — |
Curly hair
Curls on a diamond face should be fullest at the chin and at the forehead. A curly fringe or curtain curls help the top; letting the length fall below the jaw helps the bottom. Avoid a shape that is widest at ear level.
Fine hair
Fine hair often clings around the temples, which narrows the forehead further. A soft fringe or a side part with root lift fixes this. A chin-length bob gives the most visible width at the jaw.
Diamond face shape men haircuts
| Style | Ask for | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Textured fringe | Taper, top pushed forward and slightly to the side | Adds width at the forehead |
| Messy crop | Choppy top, medium sides | Casual, balances the cheekbones |
| Medium flow / swept back with volume | 4–6 inches, some fullness at the temples | Softens the cheekbones |
| Side part, soft sides | Scissor sides, not skin tight at the temples | Classic |
| Long hair tucked behind ears | Shoulder length | Adds width at the jaw |
| Faux hawk with longer sides | Not shaved at the temples | Height plus width |
Very tight skin fades make the temples look narrower next to wide cheekbones. A low taper or scissor cut keeps balance.
Bangs for diamond face shapes
Bangs are the simplest tool for a diamond face. A full fringe adds the most width at the forehead. A side-swept fringe adds width while showing some forehead. Curtain bangs work if they are long enough to fall past the cheekbones, framing them rather than ending at them.
What to approach with care
- Volume at cheekbone level, such as layers flaring out right at the ears.
- Slicked-back styles with tight temples.
- Severe centre parts with flat hair.
- Bobs that end exactly at the cheekbones.
Pair your haircut with frames and a beard
Browline and cat-eye frames add width at the forehead in the same way a fringe does; see glasses for diamond face. For men, a beard that adds width at the chin completes the balance; see diamond face beard styles.
Ask-for script
"I have a diamond face — wide cheekbones, narrow forehead and chin. I'd like a soft side fringe and the fullness of the cut at the jaw, nothing flaring at the ears." For men: "Low taper, not a skin fade at the temples, and a textured fringe."
Hairstyles for diamond face shapes at three lengths
Short: a textured pixie or crop with a long side fringe. Medium: a chin-length or collarbone bob, tucked behind one ear. Long: layers starting at the chin, waves at the ends, and a fringe or deep side part on top.
A guide, not a rule
Diamond faces are often mistaken for oval or heart. If your cheekbones are only slightly wider than your forehead, oval advice will also work. Use these hairstyles for diamond face shapes as a starting point.
Frequently asked questions
What hairstyle is best for a diamond face?
Styles that add width at the forehead and jaw while keeping the cheekbone area smooth: a full or side-swept fringe, a chin-length bob, a tucked-behind-the-ears lob, and textured crops with a fringe for men.
Should a diamond face have bangs?
Yes. Bangs add width to a narrow forehead. Full, side-swept and long curtain bangs all work.
What haircut suits a man with a diamond face?
A textured fringe, a messy crop with forward volume, or a medium-length cut with fuller sides near the temples. Keep the sides from being too tight at the temples.
What should a diamond face avoid?
Volume at the cheekbones, very tight sides at the temples, and centre parts with hair slicked flat.