In this guide, you will learn how to identify your face shape. In just a few easy steps, you’ll be able identify yours using either a quick and easy infographic or an in-depth measurement process.
Just scroll down or jump ahead with the following links if you want to get right into it:
Why Identify Your Face Shape?
Being able to identify and better understand your face shape is an invaluable asset for the discerning gentleman. Some men may consider it superficial but you will be amazed in how your approach to wardrobe and personal grooming choices will drastically benefit. Know your features and learn how to best bring them into the limelight.
We’ve already highlighted the importance of our faces and how we present ourselves to the outside world. Even if a man isn’t particularly concerned with looking impeccable at all times, keeping the potential of his features in mind when picking out new hairstyles or beards gives him a huge advantage over his peers.
Remember that an understanding of your morphology gives you tremendous power in fine-tuning your appearance and the attitude you exude.
Perhaps you’re here because you’ve already read one of our guides on hairstyles or beards and need to calculate your face shape before going any further?
Maybe you’re just curious because you’ve heard about oblong or oval face shapes but don’t actually know yet which best fits your description. Let us put your mind at ease and guide you from here.
How To Find Your Face Shape
Firstly, note that although the page is written with men in mind, it can also be used for women.
If you’re a busy man at work, surrounded by colleagues and under your superviser’s watchful eye, you’d understandably feel uncomfortable asking the intern to pass you the ruler and start measuring away in the middle of an open space.
We understand and we’ve devised our own quick and dirty face shape infographic:
Bear in mind that the above infographic is designed for quick consultation to better understand your face shape. Still confused or want a more accurate result? Keep reading to learn more!
Satisfied with the result that you found? Click here to push on and learn more about your face shape!
Accurate Method For Identifying Your Face Shape
If the above infographic didn’t do it for you and you need or want something a little more precise, we’ve got an easy step-by-step method all laid out below.
Firstly, how does it work? It’s rather simple. By isolating four facial features and measuring them, we can easily determine a person’s face shape by comparing how they differ. Furthermore, no complex calculations are required as ratios are simply ordered from largest to smallest. The graphic below will help you understand how it works.
Before you continue, you’ll need the following items to find your face shape:
- A Mirror (to admire yourself).
- A tape measure (optional but will provide accurate results).
- An Ikea pencil (something to write with)
- The back of an envelope (something to write on)
Once you’ve got all of those items gathered, read on!
Steps For Measuring Your Face Shape
Measuring your face shape consists of taking the following steps and measurements:
- Measure Your Face Length
- Measure Your Forehead Width
- Note Your Cheekbone Width
- Measure Your Jawline
- Measurement Write-Up
You can use the links above to jump ahead if you’re halfway done or scroll down to go through them all!
This is the distance between the tip of your hairline to the point of your chin. If you have a widow’s peak (a hairline in the shape of a V), you’re all set to measure from there.
Having difficulty finding the hairline? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Just facepalm in despair! In placing your palm over your forehead with the little finger wrapped across the eyebrows, the knuckle of your index finger will now be over the hairline’s tip.
Take the measurement and note it down. Metrical or imperial, the unit doesn’t matter. We just need a value.
Extend your index and middle finger. Place your middle finger on the outer tip of your eyebrow and slide it up towards your hairline.
When about halfway, stop and check where your index finger is resting. This should be somewhere between the temple and the hairline, which is the widest part of your forehead.
Measure from here to the opposite side and take note.
Place your finger on the outer corner of your eye (don’t poke it) and run it down until you find bone.
Congratulations, you found your cheekbone – you probably already knew it was here but we just needed to make sure. Measure from here to the opposite point.
If you reach in below your ear as if you were taking your pulse after an intensive jog, your middle finger will be just under your jawbone.
Measure this down to the tip of your chin. You’ll want to multiply this by two to account for the entire jaw and because maths is fun!
Additional Note:
Since we’ve launched our face shape guides, we’ve had a lot of requests for help where readers submit their measurements. Over the course of the months, we’ve noticed that there have been a number of abnormally large jawline measurements.
We believe that this may be the source of much of the confusion. Therefore, we think it’s important to highlight exactly where the measurement should be taken.
Using Cillian Murphy’s exceptional jawline as an example in the image below, you will see that you need to measure from the where the jawbone begins to the tip of the chin. Avoid measuring from below the ear as a few centimetres extra can have a profound effect on your results!
Now the figures have been hastily jotted down like the coffee requests on an intern’s first day, list your features out from largest to smallest (make a note if they’re the same or very similar).
Remember that we only need a few measurements from isolated features to identify a face shape. Nevertheless, don’t hesitate to double check by comparing the different face shapes we’ve listed out below.
Compare Your Results
Finally, let’s see how these compare to our 7 face outlines!
- Face Length > Cheekbone Width > Forehead Width > Jawline
- Forehead Width > Cheekbone Width > Jawline [Pointed Chin]
- Face Length > (Cheekbone Width ≈ Forehead Width ≈ Jawline)
- Face Length > Cheekbone Width & Forehead Width > Jawline
- (Face Length ≈ Cheekbone Width) > (Forehead Width ≈ Jawline) [Rounded Jaw]
- Face Length ≈ Cheekbone Width ≈ Forehead Witch ≈ Jawline [Hard Jawed]
- Jawline > Cheekbone Width > Forehead Width
Compare the above proportions and click on the ratio that fits your description the most to jump straight to the face shape. Alternatively, scroll down and read up on each one before choosing.
Bear in mind that there’s an off-chance you may fall into more than one category. Don’t fret, it’s not uncommon! We’re in a ready-to-wear and not a made-to-measure context but the advantage is that you’ll be able to pick and mix our advice in several sections and tailor them to your needs.
Face Length > Cheekbone Width > Forehead Width > Jawline:
Your face length is the largest measurement, followed by your cheekbones, forehead width and jawline. This means that you have a Diamond face shape.
Shine bright and read our full guide on Diamond face shapes, which will refine your styling options.
Forehead Width > Cheekbone Width > Jawline [Pointed Chin]:
With a forehead width larger than your cheekbones and jawline, you have a heart-shaped face.
Learn how to melt hearts with yours via our heart face shape guide.
Face Length > (Cheekbone Width ≈ Forehead Width ≈ Jawline):
Your face length is the largest whilst your forehead, cheekbones and jawline are all similar in length, which means that you are an Oblong!
You can read up on how to style an Oblong face shape with our tutorial.
Face Length > Cheekbone Width & Forehead Width > Jawline:
With a face length longer than the cheekbone width as well as a forehead width larger than your jawline, yours is what is known as an Oval-shaped face.
Step this way to read more about Oval-shaped faces and learn more about how to take advantage of what you’ve got.
(Face Length ≈ Cheekbone Width) > (Forehead Width ≈ Jawline) [Rounded Jaw]:
Whilst your face cheekbone width and face length are alike, they’re both larger than your similarly-sized forehead and jawline. This means that your face is Round.
Read our Round face shape page to learn how to maximise its potential.
Face Length ≈ Cheekbone Width ≈ Forehead Witch ≈ Jawline [Hard Jawed]:
All measurements are similar on a Square face shapewith an often pronounced jawline.
Read about about your God-given square-shaped features and how to style them properly.
Jawline > Cheekbone Width > Forehead Width:
If you have a Triangle face shape, jawline is wider than your cheekbone width, which in turn is wider than your forehead.
Our Triangle face shape guide features detailed advice on how to properly style it.
What Next?
Finally, remember that nothing is set in stone. Despite some sources saying otherwise, no face shape is more attractive than another. Nobody’s perfect and the grass is always greener for everyone. Therefore, it’s important to enjoy being you.
Now that you’ve successfully identified your face shape, you’ll be able to explore all our personal grooming and glasses content. Each of the following topics regularly links back to face shapes:
Nevertheless, feel free to click on your appropriate face shape above to learn more about its features and potential pitfalls!
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Very nice te the way you explain the steps are nice
Thanks!
Best,
CP
Hello!
My measurements are:
Face length: 8 inch
Cheekbone: 6 inch
Forehead: 7.5 inch
Jawline: 9 inch
Any ideas on what is the shape of my face? Thank you!
Hi Owen,
It would appear that you have a triangle face shape. Double check the jawline measurement just to be sure!
Best,
CP
I’m pretty confused!
I get
Jaw = 26cm
Face Length – 21.5cm
Forehead = 13cm
Cheek – 12cm
None of those shapes seem to fit me?
Any help appreciated!
Hi Steve,
Indeed, it’s possible that you have a combination of face shapes. By the looks of it, triangle seems to be your primary face shape and oblong would be your secondary face shape.
I recommend that you use both face shape resources for styling advice.
Best,
CP
Hmmm… my measurements don’t match up perfectly with any of the types. I would guess my face is probably closest to triangular, as my jawline is the longest measurement. However, I’ve done the measurements 3 times now, and my forehead width consistently shows up as wider than my cheekbone width. Nor did I notice that quality showing up in any of the other types. How common is it for a face to not match up with any of these types? And do you have any advice as to what my type is closest to (measurements in descending order were: jawline, face length, forehead, and cheekbones)?
Hi Christopher,
As we’ve outlined only 7 face shape templates, it’s not uncommon for there to be some cases where none of them apply to certain people entirely. My advice would be to do a visual inspection. If nothing comes to you immediately, consider taking into account your most distinguishable features and measurements and then comparing them to our templates. You can then mix and match the styling options based on the suggestions that we offer.
Best,
CP
EXacTLY SaMe To SaMe You BRo! SaMe MeasuReMenTs! I THinK We’Re ‘TRianGLe’ ????
Triangle Bros!
Hi i Areeb
Jawline: 8
Facelenght: 8.1
Forehead: 6
Cheekbones: 6
Please help me to identify my face shape
Hi Areeb,
These dimensions sound very close to one another. I would hazard a guess at square or round face shapes – you need to do a visual inspection to make the distinction.
Best,
CP
Can you tell me that what is visual inspections and how to do it
Hi Areeb,
There are two ways. One is to use our quick infographic guide. Meanwhile, the other is simply comparing your own face with the seven different ones in order find out which one has the closest resemblance.
Best,
CP
I’m not sure what face shape I still have lol I feel like I need help. Someone come take a look of a few pics of me lol
Hi Kevin,
If you contact us directly, we could arrange for a private consultation for a fee!
Best,
CP
I might be tripping up the measurements but my face length is 8 and my jawline is 8 but then my cheekbones and forehead are both 6
So I don’t know which shape I would be
Anyone mind helping me?
Hi Matthew,
Sounds like either a round or square face shape. You’ll have to rely on a visual inspection to choose between the two.
Best,
CP
Hi,
Please help me to find my face shape?
If my face length = 20 cm
Forehead = 16 cm
Cheek bones = 14 cm
And jawline = 24 cm
Please reply!!!????????
Hi Aman,
Your measurements strike me as triangle shape due to the pronounced jawline.
First is my jaw greater
Second is my face length greater
Third is fore head
And four number is check bone
What is my face shape plz tell me i am confused
Hi Jawad,
With the greater jawline, it sounds like you have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
My face length is 8 inches.
My forehead is 7 inches.
Cheekbones are 10 inches.
Jawline is 10 inches
Which one am I.
There’s a narrow different between some of the measurements so it may be square. However, they also indicate a triangle face shape. I’d recommend checking the mirror. However, you may want to borrow from both style guides.
Sorry to bother, but I’m having a difficult time as well.
In inches, my face measurements are:
Forehead: 4.75
Cheekbones: 5
Jawline: 9 ish
Overall Length: 8.3
Hi Garrett,
Given the distinctive different between your cheekbones and jawline, I’d say that your face shape is a triangle shape.
Best,
CP
Hi ,
my face length is 23 cms
Fore head is 15 cms
Cheek bone is 13 cms
Jaw line is 20 cms
Pls hehp me with shape
Hi Venkates,
Sounds like a triangle face shape to me.
Best,
CP
Hi there
Please help with mine
Jaw 7 inch
Total face length 7 inch
Forehead width 5 inch
Cheek 5 inch h
Thanks in advance!
Hi Mac,
It sounds like a potentially triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
the cheek measurement is just below the two corners of the eye?
do you start there and measure ear to ear tho
Hi Zach,
As is outlined in the text, you need to measure your actual cheekbones, which is the boney bit that tends to be just under the corner of your eye. You don’t measure from ear to ear.
Best,
CP
Hi
I’m having a hard time deciphering my face shape, I’d love some help. My measurements were as follows:
Face length: 21.3cm
Forehead: 18cm
Cheekbones: 16.2cm
Jawline: (13.4*2)= 26.4cm
Also, I have a rounded jawline, So it boils down to jawline>face length>forehead>cheekbones.
Thank you :)
Hi Moisés,
These measurements look like a triangle face shape to me.
Just make sure that you properly measured your jawline as I’ve noticed that a lot of people measure from under their ear. Instead, you should measure from where the jawbone points out.
Best,
CP
Great i got a Diamond Shape . I think its better than other face shapes.
Delighted that you’re happy with the result!
Hey, I was wondering if you anyone could help me determine my face shape.
1. Length: 19 cm
2. Forehead: 11.5 cm
3. Cheek: 12.5 cm
4. Jaw: 9-10 x 2 = 18-20 cm
Even a guess would be good enough for me to go from!
Hi Farzy,
Just by looking at the jawline, I’d say that you’re a triangle face shape. However, please double check your jawline measurement with regards to our note above as we’ve been getting a lot of abnormal measurements.
All the best,
CP
I tried measuring again and this time I got around 14-15cm. What face shape would that be? It doesn’t really look like a triangle face shape when I look in the mirror but it might be due to my body fat or somethin.
Hi Farzy,
That’s better!
How does an oblong face shape sound to you? All your other measurements are about the same whereas the face length is the largest one.
Best,
CP
brother,
my face shape
face length =20
forehead and cheekbone = 14.5
jawline= 9.
Now what is my face shape.
Hi Israfil,
It looks like you have a classic oval face shape?
All the best,
CP
Hi. Please help me to identify my face shape IAM so confused
Face length : 8
Forehead :6
Cheek : 5
Jawline:10. Please help me
Hi Bajil,
It’s hard to say but this sounds like a triangle face shape given the larger jawline.
Best,
CP
Hey, i still have some problem finding my faceshape i always thought i have an oblong face but read on here that top knots don’t really look good on such a face but i’m actually rockin a top knot and most people tell me it looks good so i would like some more clarification(i feel like every hairstyle looks good on me tbh)
My measurements are
Forehead 18cm
Cheekbones 15cm
Face length 20-21cm
Jawline 22m
Help would be much appreciated
Hi AricLodbrok,
Many of our recommendations are guidelines and there will always be exceptions to the rule. They’re not set in stone so if you feel good doing something, don’t let our words stop you!
Your face shape could be square or even oval by looking at those measurements. Your jawline and face length are very similar and the forehead isn’t far off. Perhaps your could leave a link to a photo in the comments and we’ll take a look? Feel free to use Instagram, Facebook or Flickr.
Best,
CP
This Face Shape Guide is phenomenal! I’ve seen and used other face shape guides on the internet, but this one is the best I’ve found so far. The “geometric breakdown” aspect goes above and beyond — Thank You!
That said, I have one piece of constructive feedback I hope you incorporate in the future in order to make this guide the absolute best. It would be tremendously helpful to have an example photo of each measurement that better defines the beginning and end point of each measurement.
Moreover, I did not see anything in the article stating which type of tape measure should be used. There are rigid tape measures, and flexible tape measures. Essentially, are we only measuring in two-dimensions (rigid tape measure), or three-dimensions (flexible tape measure)? The difference in these measurements could be significantly different. A photo could potentially reduce this confusion.
Face Shapes are understandably difficult to objectify. Thankfully, your “geometric shape breakdowns” provide great guidance on this subjective topic. Thanks again!
Hi there,
Thanks for the feedback.
This page is due for an update. I recently added the section on jawline measurements due to some confusion caused by that. I’ll take aboard your comments and be sure to implement them when the time comes.
All the best,
CP
Hello!
These are my measurements:
Face: 20.5 cm
Forehead: 12 cm
Cheekbone: 16 cm
Jawline: 25 cm
Visually I think I look somewhat Diamond-like, is this confirmed by the measurements? Thanks in advance!
Hi Vinnie,
The jawline makes the face shape more triangle than diamond. However, feel free to double check your measurements beforehand!
Best,
CP
Hello there,
It’s so confusing to find out alone with the measurements.
Face : 18cm
Forehead : 20cm
Cheekbones : 15cm
Jaw : 20-22cm
What would be the perfect fit from the 7 choices?
Hi Chitransh,
Can you double check all those measurements? The cheekbone width seems oddly narrow compared to the rest.
Best,
CP
Hi Charles…
I’m confused, my face length from hairline to chin is exactly 7 inches. My face width from cheekbone to other cheekbone is 6 inches. My Forehead width is 5 inches and jaw line is also 5 inches. My cheek bones are the widest point at 6 inches wide. But I’m confused because I’m not sure if I’m Oval or Round, since my widest is an inch less than my length, so which is it?
Hi Javier,
It’s hard to say without seeing a photo of you as you’re right that the measurements are very close. I’d say that you may share characteristics of both face shapes as we don’t always fall into a single template. Perhaps you should consider yourself to be a “round” oval face shape and use tips from both guides.
Best,
CP
Please help me I am so confused
Face length- 18 cm
Cheek bones- 16cm
Forehead- 16cm
Jawline- 18cm
Hi Areeb,
These measurements are quite close so there’s a strong possibility for a round or square face shape. Otherwise, it might be triangle. I recommend that you double-check your measurements and do a visual assessment before choosing a face shape.
Best,
CP
How to find that you have a hard or soft jaw
You look in the mirror.
I don’t fit any!
Face length = 220
Forehead = 220
jaw = 200
cheek bone = 170
No, you don’t seem to. Would you like to double-check your measurements? Specifically the jawline as you may have measured too far. However, you may not fit an exact face shape. If that’s the case, I recommend that you find the two closest matches and read up on both to select the best advice.
For instance, you may have features from both the square and round face shapes while the narrow cheekbones are a hallmark of triangle face shapes.
Best,
CP
Is it possible to having a triangle face with small chin
I wouldn’t rule it out, Areeb. It’s the jawline that’s the largest measurement. It’s possible that the chin could be independently small.
Best,
CP
With a small chin and a triangle face, can round frames will suit me or not
I expect so. It’s probably worth trying but you may benefit from something slightly more angular with a little roundness. Have you considered browline frames as this may offset the wide jaw to balance out the chin too?
Best,
CP
Hey Charles,
Looks like i can’t find my face shape .. my measures are:
face length 21 cm
forehead 13 cm
cheekbone 13.5 cm
jawline 16 cm
Is it oblong or triangle ? Both ? Something else?
Help me out please, can’t say exactly which one is..
Hi Andres,
Sounds like an oblong face shape but you have a stronger than average jawline. Therefore, feel free to use some relevant tips from the triangle face shape guide too. However, please double check your jawline measurement before moving on as we’ve been getting a lot of inconsistent results from people measuring too far back.
Best,
CP
Please Help me Identify my face Shape
5.5 forehead
5.5 cheekbones
8 face length
8 Jaw
But I have no Jawline.
Hi Jawad,
I’d double-check that jawline measurement. Everyone has a jawline whether it’s visible or not. Simply measure the bon from the chin to the corner before it goes up again.
Otherwise, this looks like it’s an oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Hey,
Can you pls help me?
Jawline: 21
Face length: 20
Forehead: 13.5 – 15
Cheekbones: 14
I don’t have a pointy cheen.
What shape do you think I have?
Hi Johnny,
With those measurements, you likely have a triangle face shape. However, can you double-check the jawline measurement using the method outlined above?
Thanks,
CP
I never knew that you must consider where your cheekbones are so you can correctly measure your face’s shape. My husband is planning to find a barbershop because he wants a new haircut. But before that, he wanted to find the best hairstyle for him, so he’s interested in finding out his face’s shape and size. He wants a hairstyle that can complement his face’s shape, so I’ll share your blog with him.
Hi Sharon,
Glad this guide helped you!
Best,
CP
Now I have got it all !!
The present characteristics of my face are as follows-
Face length – 18 cm (exact measurement)
Forehead – 16 cm to 17 cm
Cheek bones – 16 cm to 17 cm
Jawline – 17 cm to 18 cm
My face is fatty so I couldn’t find any angles on my face but,!! My angle of jaw is hard.
My face has a small chin which is nearly pointed. Also,my face has a widows peak hairline on my forehead.
So,please please help me to find out my face shape.!!
Hi again Areeb,
In most probability, you have either a round or square face shape. Given the the measurements are so similar, it’s likely one of these. However, it’s hard to say between the two so that’s probably up to you. You mentioned that you have a fatty face but also a hard jawline so it’s hard to say from my position.
All the best,
CP
But when I look into the mirror, it look something like triangle
Unfortunately, our measuring system isn’t infallible and there will be exceptions. How about you leave a link to an image of your face in your next comment and we can help you figure this out? You can use something like Instagram or Flickr to do this. We’ll delete the link when publishing our answer so that it isn’t made public.
Best,
CP
My
Jawline : 8.5 inch
Face length :7.125 inch
Forehead : 6 inch
Cheekbones: 5.875 inch
What is my face shape ?
Hi Guy,
It appears that you have a triangle face shape due to the strong jawline measurement despite the reversed forehead and cheekbone proportions.
Best,
CP
Hello again Charles Philippe
I posted earlier, I said my face length was 7 inch, cheekbone to cheekbone width 6 inches. Also, jawline and forehead is both 5 inches. You said a mix between a round/oval. Well here’s a picture from my Instagram and see what your eyes can determine. Thanks again…
*Link Deleted*
Hi Javier,
Thanks for the photo. Out of respect for your privacy, I just deleted it from your original comment.
Looking at you portrait, I stand by my initial assessment. Indeed, it seems like you have an overall oval face shape with some round face shape features.
Best,
CP
Hi!
Forehead 13 cm
Cheekbones 10-10.5 cm
Jawline 20 cm
Face length 18,5 cm
I’m confused…can you help me?
Hi Pavel,
This doesn’t strike me as very confusing. You seem to have a classic triangle face shape. If this doesn’t sound right, be sure to properly remeasure your face shape.
Best,
CP
Hi my name is Aditya. My faceleanth is 19,jawline is 9, cheekbones and forehead is 14. So what face shape l have?
Hi Aditya,
Can you double-check those jawline measurements? They appear to be quite extreme.
Best,
CP
Forehead is 14 cm, and cheekbone is also 14 cm, jaw is 9×2=18 cm and face is almost 20 cm
Hi again Aditya,
We received all your messages – sending more won’t make us answer any faster!
It sounds like you have an oblong face shape with a somewhat triangular jawline. I recommend that you use both guides as a reference for your styling needs.
Best,
CP
Hi I tried to make as accurate as possible but I didn’t have a true proper measurement other than a hard power lock inch measurement tool but my measurements translated into Centimeters is:
Jaw:13.2 (I only measured one side to the middle of my chin).
Forehead:6.35 (from eyebrows to hair peak)
Cheekbone:9.65 (from beginning tip of cheek bone across my face to other tip of cheekbone)
Face length:18.03 (overall length +/- 1-4cm from bottom of chin to top of my face)
I’ve been told I have a inverted triangle face and I have also been told I have a heart shape face as I have low bf %. I’ve been told I look like several actors even if I don’t think I look like them. Examples:Chris Evans, Ryan gosling, Jay Ryan (aka ben from Mary kills people), Channing Tatum(was told this more than 2-3 times), Jacob Black from twilight and Jensen Ackles from supernatural. But I still can’t find out my “true” face shape… Any help is much appreciated!! ty!
Hi there,
Did you double that jawline measurement? Did you measure only along the jaw bone and not from directly under the ear?
It sounds like you do have a triangle face shape but I’d hasten to add that there’s an oblong characteristic to it as well. I’d recommend that you use both guides for the best styling advice.
Best,
CP
Hey Charles, I need help determining my face shape, since in the quick guide identification I’m a Heart, but my chin isn’t pointed. Here are my measurements
Face Length: 9″
Jaw Line: 7″
Forehead: 6.5″
Cheekbone: 6″
Hi Krosch,
A heart face shape doesn’t necessarily mean that it has a pointed chin. They’re usually somewhat soft and sloping.
However, the measurements that you’ve shared indicate that your face shape is oblong more than heart shaped.
Best,
CP
Hey Charles! I’ve been looking for this for a while and now I’m hesitating for my results, I think I’m a Triangle (because I couldn’t find something that is similar to my measurements:
21 face lenght
14 forehead
15 cheekbone
18 jawline
Every single measurement is in cm.
Hope you can help me with that!
Hi Pedro,
While you do have a strong jaw line that indicates a triangle face shape, the face length is more indicative of an oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Hey Charles could you help me with my face shape?
Face length 8in
Jawline 7in
Cheekbones 6in
Forehead 6in
Hi Mathew,
With the longer face length, you’re probably an oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Hey Charles! I need help identifying my face shape
Forehead 6
Cheekbones 6
Facelength 8.5
Jawline 8
Hey Julian,
If these results are accurate, it sounds like you have a triangle face shape with some oblong characteristics.
Hope this help!
Best,
CP
Hey Charles! I need help identifying my face shape
Forehead 6in
Cheekbones 6in
Face length 8in
Jawline 9in
Hi Jacob,
Can you double-check that jawline measurement? It seems like it could be above average?
If it is indeed accurate, it would appear that you have a decidedly triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Hi,
What’s my faceshape
8 in face length
9 in jawline
6 in forehead
6in cheeckbone
Looks like im a combo of triangle and square?
Hi Jacob,
That’s precisely right! More triangle than square I’d say, though.
Best,
CP
Hi,can you please help me determine my face shape.
Length-14.5 cm
Forehead-17 cm
Cheek-13.5 cm
Jaw-22 cm
Hi Aditya,
Can you double check your jawline? It seems somewhat larger than average. If it’s correct, you have a triangle face shape.
All the best,
CP
Sir please check this
1.Face lenght-8
2. Fore head-6inches
3.cheek bone- 5.2inches( I just measured from one eye corner to anathor eye corner)
4. Jawline-4 inches
Sir please reply me
What is my face shape????
Hi Jayant,
Did you multiply your jaw measurement by two?
Best,
CP
No ! I measured one side of my Jaw!
Did you measure your jawline from the corner to the end as we describe in the additional note? Just checking so I can give you a good answer.
Best,
CP
22cm jaw
21cm height
15cm cheekbo0nes
14cm forhead
what am i please?
Hi Dan,
If that’s an accurate jawline measurement, you have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Jawline 18,6cm
Face lenght 18,2cm
Forehead 16,2cm
Cheekbones 14,8cm
Couldn’t determine which one
pls help me out
Hi Kaan,
The chances are that you have a triangle face shape. However, the long face length may have some oblong features too.
Best,
CP
Hi i want help for my faceshape info-
Face length-19cm
Forehead-5cm,15cm
Cheekbone-2cm,11cm
Jawline-8cm
Hi Chimnoy,
Looks to me that you have a distinctively oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Pls help to find my face shape
Fore head-16
Chickbone-15
Jawline-20
Facelength-21
Pls reply
Hi Yuvraj,
Looks to me that you have an oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Thanks you so much sir
You’re very welcome!
Jawline>(face length=forehead width)>cheekbones width.??????????!!!!
So could you please help me to find out my face shape which is not among above description.
Sounds like a triangle face shape!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My measurements dont match to any of these.
Forehead 5.8 in
Cheek width 6 in
Jawline 10 in
Length 7.8 in
Please help!
Hi Mayank,
Sounds like a triangle face shape with a touch of oblong.
Best,
CP
Hey CP, would you mind determining my face too ?
Here’s the link
https://unsee.cc/68c873fe/
Forehead 16, cheeks bone 14, Jawline 26 , 18 cm face length
Hi Gaurav,
Judging by the image, I feel that your jawline measurement is far too large. Where did you measure from? Was it the bottom of the bone?
Unfortunately, the link didn’t work long enough for me give you a verdict. Can you send it again, please?
Best,
CP
There you go “https://unsee.cc/d465817d/” I measured from bottom of ear once again accurately it came up to 12 and multipled it with 2 to get of full jawline 24
Hi Gaurav,
I think that you’re measuring from too high. You need to measure from the where the bone starts at the bottom of the jawline.
Otherwise, judging by this photo and your other measurements, I’d say that you have an oval face with a little oblong length.
All the best,
CP
Thanks CP for answering measured once again from bottom bone of jawline it came 22 cm
Hi there,
I’m having a hard time in determining my face shape,I’m puzzled, I’d love some help. My measurements:
Face length: 20 cm
Forehead:15 to 16 cm
Cheekbone:14,5 cm
Jawline: (8.5×2)=17 cm
Hi Wells,
It’s hard to say but it looks like you may be a touch of oblong and triangle.
You can send a link to a photo of yourself if you like via either unsee.cc or a public link that we’ll delete before approving the comment publically.
Best,
CP
Jaw line abt 8 in
Face length 7 & 1/4 in
Forehead 7 & 1/4 in
Check bone 5in
I feel like I’m square but jaw line is not very defining
So I feel I’m imbetween round and square
Hi Shawn,
Sounds like you’ve pretty much decided!
Best,
CP
Hello, I’m having trouble determining my face shape because of varying measurements. How can I send you pictures for help?
Hi Victor,
Just leave a link from Instagram, Dropbox, Google Drive or something like that in your next comment and we’ll delete it when we reply to protect your privacy. Otherwise, you can use unsee.cc, which deletes photos after they are viewed.
Best,
CP
Should I post a new link? The old one might have expired because of the 24 hour limit.
Hi Victor,
I’m afraid that yes, you’ll need to send another – you caught us during the weekend!
Best,
CP
Forehead – 16
Cheekbones – 17
Jawline – 14.5
Face – 22.5
What is this shape? Diamond? Oblong?
Hi Dennis,
Your face shape is an oblong but it may have some diamond features worth taking into account when styling.
Best,
CP
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Some of the pictures are from a few years ago.
Hi Victor,
Would it be possible to provide me with something more recent? As a young gentleman, your face shape will be evolving over time. In the photos from this link alone, it’ll be difficult to determine your current face shape.
Best,
CP
The two pictures with the headphones were taken only about a week ago. I’ve included those again with additional pictures from the past month.
Hi Victor,
It would appear that you have a diamond face shape then. It’s a tough one as you do have a pronounced jawline and tall face length. However, I’m pretty confident that diamond is the one that corresponds to you the most, especially with those cheekbones and narrow forehead.
Best,
CP
Hi . My forehead is 13 cm, faceleanth is 20 cm, cheekbones is 15 and jawline is 9×2=18 cm.hope you will reply soon ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Hi Aditya,
Sounds like you are most likely an oblong face shape with some triangular features.
Best,
CP
Not sure what I am…
7-8 inch jaw.
7.25 inch length
5 inch cheek bone
4.75 inch forehead length.
Thanks!
Hi Jesse,
Did you measure from the tip of the jaw bone to the chin? Most people send measurements from beneath the ear, which is why we get many triangle results. If you did, then you are indeed a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
I did measure from the tip of the jaw to the chin so I guess I would be a triangle shape. Thanks! I guess I thought that I must be an oblong due to my height (6’3″) although it appears that’s not the case.
Well it’s a close call between the two as I based the jawline of 8″ rather than 7″. However, you likely share features of both!
Best,
CP
can you tell me which shape I have
Face Length 9.5
cheek bone 9
forehead length. 9
jawline 12
plz tell me
Hi Raghav,
You appear to have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
I can’t believe lol
Then measure your jawline properly like we say in the guide and not from under the ear…
ya I do measurements perfectly but I think I have oblong face what you think
The measurements are quite close so it could be square or even oblong.
Best,
CP
can I send you a photo of my face
Sure, you can either post a comment with a public link to a photo, which we’ll delete before the comment is published, or use a temporary photo service like Unsee.
hey!
My Face Features Measure As So:
face length: 21cm
forhead: 12.5cm
cheeckbones: 12.5cm
jawline: 18cm
please help, i cant distinguish the face shape for me,
thanks! :)
Hi Ben,
Your face shape appears to be oblong.
Best,
CP
Face Length 9.5
cheekbone 9
forehead length. 9
jawline 11
If you’re asking what would be your face shape with these measurements, perhaps a “hello”, “please” or “thank you” would be common courtesy beforehand?
sry, man, can you tell me what is my face shape is?
Hi Megha,
No worries. We’re just people trying to help out so we appreciate it when we’re contacting politely rather than just being sent a list of measurements. By the looks of it, your jawline is somewhat larger than the rest of your measurements so there’s a change that you may have a triangle face shape.
That said, a lot of people have struggled to get accurate jawline measurements. If it turns out that it’s actually equal, it may result with you having a square or round face shape.
Best,
CP
here is my fb accounts: **Link Deleted**
By looking at my photo you can tell me my face shape, please?
Hi Raghav,
Looking at your latest public photo from May 2018, you appear to share features of an oval and mildly triangle face shape.
I say mildly triangle as your forehead is slightly narrow and your jawline is quite strong. You thick head of hair is doing a great job of balancing out the proportions so it’s hard to say!
You are mostly triangle so I would refer mostly to that guide but you can also use the oval guide for extra info.
Best,
CP
thanks, man to solve my problem you guided me very well you don’t leave the conversation in middle thanks man one again ………….
one last question are you sure that I don’t have an oblong face shape
Your face does have some length to it so you can certainly use the oblong face shape guide for a few tips.
Best,
CP
Happy to have helped, Raghav!
Hello… Please help me finding my face shape… Measurements are :
Face length – 8.5 – 9 inches
Jawline – 7 – 7.5 inches
Cheekbone – 7 inches
Forehead – 5.5 – 6 inches ….
Waiting for a prompt reply… Thanks ????
Hi Ishang,
It sounds like you may have an oblong face shape.
All the best,
CP
Please do help in determining the shape
Face length-15
Forehead-13
Cheek bones-10
Jawline-14
Hi Eshaan,
Sounds like you have a slight oblong face shape.
All the best,
CP
Hi, I got a diamond face with large forehead but my face is not equal to an heart face… :( What am I? I literally look like a diamond shape face with large forehead…
Then I guess you’re a diamond with a large forehead?
Hey Charles, I need your help in determining my face shape!
Facelength: 23cm
Forehead: 16cm
Jawline: 20cm
Cheekbone: 18cm
Hi Alec,
Looks like an oblong face shape to me!
Best,
CP
Hey Charles,
The reason I want to know my face shape because I’m planning to have a haircut next year, so I may also need your help determining my haircut that would be ideal with my face proportions as well.
**LINK DELETED**
Hi Korsch,
Thanks for sharing that image.
I would say that you mostly have the features of a diamond face shape – especially in the cheek bones and forehead. However, there is a touch of a heart face shape in the jawline and chin. I would predominantly refer to the diamond face shape guide but double-check by also using the heart face shape guide.
Best,
CP
Hi,
I’m
Facelength: 18cm
Forehead: 13cm
Jawline: 17cm
Cheekbone: 11cm
Is this Oblong face ?
This is strange because i have a pointy chin.
Thanks
Hi Kyril,
You may have an oblong face shape with triangle features. Both measurements are quite large so you may effectively be between face shapes.
Best,
CP
thank you for your answer.
I guess i will have to find a haircut who matches this two face shapes.
Basically, yeah. Or you could customise a haircut according to both face shapes, which will give you more personnalisation options.
Best,
CP
Nice guide but im not sure what my face shape is :/
length 21cm
Forehead 15
Cheekbones 15
Jaw 20
Hi Joel,
Indeed, your face length and jawline measurements are similar. You probably have a face shape that shares features of both triangle and oblong types
All the best,
CP
Forehead 15 cm
Jawline 30 cm
Face length 20 cm
Cheekbones 10 cm
I’d be happy to help but I would prefer some common courtesy first. A “hello”, “please”, or “thank you” works wonders and just commenting your measurements like this is pretty rude.
Best,
CP
Hi
I’m not able to figure out my face shape
Face length – 20 cm
Jawline – 21 cm
Cheekbones – 13 cm
Forehead. -. 17 cm
Please help me
Hi Rishabh,
I believe that you have a face shape with both triangle and oblong elements.
Best,
C
Hi sir
Sorry I didn’t know it was private
Sir here’s the face again link
**LINK DELETED**
Face length -20cm
Jawline -22cm
Cheekbones-16cm
Forehead. – 17cm
Hi Dhruv,
I’d say that looking at the picture, you have an oval to round face shape (mostly oval, though). Did you probably measure your jawline from the bone rather than from under the ear?
Best,
CP
Sir
I measured my jawline from where the bone bends as mentioned in photo
Hi Dhruv,
How interesting! Well, I stand by my original observation and say that you have a largely oval face shape. Our system is the best we could make but unfortunately, it’s not always perfect!
All the best,
CP
Sir my
For head 14 cm
Cheak bone 16cm
Jaw line 24 cm
Face length 18 cm
Plz help me to identity my face shape
Hi Deep,
From where did you measure your jawline? This result gives you a very triangle face shape but I feel that you have measured from too far up the jaw.
Best,
CP
Hi am still unsure about my face shape.
Face : 9 inches
Forehead : 7 inches
Cheek bones 6.5 inches
Jaw : 8 inches
Feels like i can be triangle,heart,diamond
Guess that what you call (all rounder)??
Hi Donovan,
Well, your measurements hint at an oblong face shape, which is essentially and elongated oval. But given your suggestions, that might not be the case?
Best,
CP
face length 19cm
fore head 16
cheeks. 13
jawline 10
kindly tell me my face shape, thankyou
Hi Ali,
It looks like you have an oblong face shape!
Best,
CP
hello sir, please guide me about my face shape. I have been very obsessed about it,thank you
face length about 18 cm
cheek width about 12 or 12.5
forehead about 13.5 or 14
jawline from angle of mandible is 9
jawline from below ear is is 11
**LINKS DELETED**
Hi Ali,
You have a private Instagram account so I can’t see these. However, you did send some the other day, which I saw.
Presuming that you haven’t doubled your jawline measurement, it would appear that you either have a triangle or oblong face shape. However, looking back at the photos you sent, I would actually suggest that you are closer to an oval face shape.
Best,
CP
dear sir, here are links,kindly have a look, now no more private account, n yes u r right not doubled jawline, Confused between Oblong and Oval, please help me,thank you
face length 18r17.5 cm,forehead 14,cheek 12, jawline 18 from mandible,n 22 from below ear
**LINKS DELETED**
Hi Ali,
It’s possible to be a mix of both, which is what I think is the case here. It would appear that you have an overall oval face shape but with a slight touch of oblong features.
Best,
CP
thanks a lot sir
You’re very welcome!
I have a narrow forehead, wider cheekbones and my jawline slopes downward into a squared off chin? It’s Between Diamond and Squared shape?
Hi Gennaro,
Sounds indeed like a cross between the two. It’s possible to have a mix of both. I would use both guides as a reference according to your different features.
Best,
CP
Hey,
My measures are this
Face length: 18.5 cm
Forhead: 15 cm
Cheakbones 15 cm
Jawline 18 cm
Does this mean i have a square face?
Hi Thijs,
Indeed, your measurements are very close so I would say either square or round. Which one depends on what you think when you look in the mirror.
All the best,
CP
Hi,
Struggling with deciding what I am!
Forehead – 5 1/4 inches
Cheek – 5 1/4
Jaw – around 9/10
Face – 8 1/4
Would be great if you could help
Hi Zane,
Sounds like a classic triangle face shape to me.
Best,
CP
Hey My Name is Ali
I am so confused that what is my face shape xan u Please help i shall be very thankful to you
Forhead =6
Cheekbone = 5
Jawline = 8
Facelength = 8
Thanks
Hi Ali,
You could be a mix of triangle and oblong face shapes with these measurements.
Best,
CP
Hello there!
The measurements of my face are:
Face length: 8 inch
Cheekbone: 6 – 6.5 inch
Forehead: 7 – 7.5 inch
Jawline: 8.7 – 9 inch
Any ideas on what is the shape of my face? I think it’s triangular but i need confirmation, thankyou!
Hi Owen,
I already answered your previous comment. Indeed, I believe that it’s a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Hello sir,
Can you help me please me know my face shape
Facelength is 7.3 inches
Cheekbones measures 14cms
Jawline measures 5inches
Forehead is also around 14 cms measuring from the end of eyebrow to the other
Hi ms kima,
It would appear that with those measurements, you have an oblong face shape.
Best,
CP
Ok thank you but carefully checking my face im still confused so should i sent you my photo please..oh by the way forehead measures 6.1 or 6.2 from the widest part
Hi ms kima,
You can simply send a link in your next comment and I’ll delete it when I reply to protect your privacy.
Best,
CP
Sorry,i didn’t get you how will i send you that link
Just paste it in a comment.
Hello there!
The measurements of my face are:
Face length: 8 inch
Cheekbone: 6 inch
Forehead: 6 inch
Jawline: 5 one side – 10 inch
Any idea on what is the shape of my face?
Hi Umer,
Looks like a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Sorry im not on IG or facebook so if you could sent me your Email,i can send you my pics there
Sorry, we don’t do consultations via email (we already receive a lot of comments). You can share a public Google Drive or Dropbox link. Alternatively, https://unsee.cc/ is a good service for temporarily sharing images.
Best,
CP
Hi!
Face length 19 cm
Cheekbone 17 cm
Forehead 14 cm
Jawline 22 cm
I think I have diamond face shape,am I right?
Maybe you visually have a diamond face but these measurements suggest triangle. However, if you visually have a diamond face, I would go with that.
Best,
CP
Ok sir,so i have sent you my photo in the link you’ve given me
I’ll remind you my measurement here;
Facelength-7.3 inches
Cheekbones-14 in centimeters
Jawline-around 5 inches(i.e one side…both sides around 10 inches)
Forehead-6.2 or 6.1 inches measuring from the widest part.
Hi again,
You need to leave the share link in the comment otherwise I can’t see it.
Best,
CP
https://unsee.cc/
That’s the main link to the website. You’re supposed to upload your photo then it provides you with a personalised link to share it…
Best,
CP
https://unsee.cc/03018efe/…i hope this is correct sir
Sorry it doesn’t seem to be working… It also sends me directly to the homepage.
Hi,
I’ve been really struggling determining my face shape and i’d truly appreciate if you could help
My measurements in descending order:
1. Jawline = 22 cm
2. Face Length= 19 cm
3. Forehead = 17 cm
4. Cheekbone = 15 cm
I also have fine hair (tends to frizz), a receding hairline plus i find it hard maintaining long or medium length hair, so what hairstyle would you recommend me??
Hi Amar,
Yes, that sounds familiar. It appears that we have similar hair. Unfortunately, the best thing you can do is style it how you can! I keep it cropped relatively short and styled to the side. Otherwise, I let it grow out and try to sweep it back.
Otherwise, it appears that you have an oblong face.
Best,
CP
Sir
I am measure my jaw line to mid of cheak bone to just below the ear bone . is it right sir
Plz reply
I am multiple 12×2 = 24 my jaw line
Yeah, that sounds correct.
Hello there!Please help me to determine my face shape
Face length:19 cm
Forehead:14 cm
Cheekbone:17 cm
Jawline: 22 cm
Hi Alex,
With a large jawline measurement, you most likely have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
**LINK DELETED**…….i’ve put one photo here????
Hi again,
Thanks for sending this. Looking at the photo, it would actually appear that you have a heart face shape. However, you do have a strong jawline and narrower forehead, which shows some triangle face shape features. I would say that you appear to be a bit of both in that you have the jawline strength of a triangle face but it slopes like a heart face shape.
Measurements aren’t always the best way to determine a face shape and unfortunately, they don’t always provide an accurate depiction. This is definitely the case here.
All the best,
CP
Thank you sir,oh one thing does heart face shape looks good with a buzz cut
In most cases, a buzz cut is fine but we would recommend slightly more length on top than the sides.
Best,
CP
Pardon my intrusion. I know you get asked this a lot, and I’ m sorry if I come off as annoying. But can you help me to identify my face shape. These are my measurements: Face length– 7″/ Cheekbones– 4.5″/ Forehead 5.5″/ And Jawline– 9″. Please answer as swiftly as you can because I need to be getting a haircut soon– very soon! From these measurements I am guessing that I am triangle-shaped towards the bottom of my face. And the top portion of my face is heart-shaped. Does this mean I get the best of both worlds? And I’m pretty sure I measured my face correctly. What do you think? Oh, and I asked the same question to the website’s main contact page, but haven’t gotten an answer in maybe three or more days.
Hi Johnny,
Sorry if we haven’t gotten back to you. We do receive a lot of messages asking for face shape enquiries but we try to prioritise the comments first.
It does sound like you have a triangle face shape. However, heart face shapes tend to have wide foreheads. Are you sure that the latter fits the description?
Best,
CP
Face length: 7.25 inch
Forehead: 4 – 4.5 inch
Cheeks: 5 inch
Jaw: 3 inch
The least you could do is say “hello” or “please”!
Best,
CP
Hello, I’m sorry. My mind was elsewhere and I realized I didn’t after I posted to comment, but I’d very much appreciate if you could help me identify my face shape based on the prior measurements given. Once again, I apologize for my unintentional rudeness.
Thank you, sir.
No worries, it happens a lot.
It would appear that you have an oblong face shape. Does this sound about right to you?
Best,
CP
My face certainly is long, so it would make sense. However my cheeks are the most prominent part of my face other then my long forehead and my chin isn’t very wide. Do these attributes also fit into an oblong face shape?
They can do. An oblong face shape is often dominated by its length and the other features are usually an afterthought when styling it. You can always refer to our other face shape guides in order to determine a “secondary” face shape to help you find more precise styling advice.
Actually, it’s probably worth noting that a diamond face shape has the same proportions as yours (i.e. face length > cheekbone width > forehead width > jawline). Could this be a more accurate description given your wide cheekbones?
Best,
CP
Hey,
Lately you said i had a triangle face shape, but lately i am thinking more of a round/oval face shape. I could be wrong though. But my question is if a shorter hairstyle would look good on me. I was thinking of something like a crew cut.
Thijs vd Stappen
Hi Thijs,
I don’t think that you have a round face shape. I’d say that it’s closer to triangle than oval but you could argue that there is some there. A short hairstyle would be fine but I would avoid it being too short on the sides.
Best,
CP
Greetings Charles-Philippe. #Read at your leisure. Yes, you’re right; I’m more so triangle face shaped because the jawline is still the largest measurement( the jawline is actually slightly larger than 9″: like 9.5). However, enough about me. Sorry for sounding so selfish. And many thank “yous” for answering my question. By the way, you have a wonderful, posh, “Bespoke” website. And the name Charles-Philippe, I like it.
#Respond at your utmost leisure. Oh, and thank you, again.
Hi Johnny,
Thanks for your comment and feedback, it’s much appreciated!
Not at all, judging by the number of comments that we’ve received, it’s something that’s important for our readers so we don’t regard it as selfish!
Glad that we were able to help you figure it out.
Best,
CP
Hey there!
I am a bit confused about my actual face shape..
My measurements are:
Forehead=18 cm
Cheekbones=18 cm
Face length=22 cm
Jawline= 12*2=24 cm( measured according to your new guidelines)
I still cant recognize my face shape as my cheek bone and forehead measurements are equal… Cant figure out whether it is triangular or round or any other?
Thank You!
Hi Revat,
Judging by your comment, it looks like you have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Hi, can you help me find my face shape please ?
Face length ~ 21cm
Forehead ~ 15cm
Cheekbones ~ 11
Jawline ~ 2x7cm : 14cm
Hi Robin,
Looks like an oblong face shape to me!
Best,
CP
Thank you very much :)
You’re very welcome!
My measurements are:
Face length: 20cm
Cheekbone: 18cm
Forehead: 13cm
Jawline: 20cm
Good for you! :)
My measurements are:
Face length: 19cm
Cheekbone: 14cm
Forehead: 15cm
Jawline: 18cm
Am I a triangular?
Hi Johannes,
Judging by these measurements, I’d say that you’re oblong more than triangular.
Best,
CP
This is the most useful guide I’ve run across, and I believe I’m between oblong and triangle. Do I have this right?
Length: 8.5 ”
Forehead: 7.5 ”
Cheekbone: 7.25″
Jaw: 12″
And thank you for any help/guidance :)
I’m having an issue with the measurements because I’m bald on top, with shaved sides for complete baldness. Can you help me make sense of the measurements? I know I need to lose a little weight and my face will drop some weight as it has in the past, but I’m having an awful time determining what my face shape is by looking at it.
I’m 40 and my hair loss started in my early twenties, so it’s difficult to find my hair line. Links are to current and teenage images.
**LINKS DELETED**
Measurements in inches, as best as I can figure them:
Jawline 10
Face 7.5
Forehead 7.5
Cheekbones 5.5
What do you make of it?
Thank you!
Hi Chris,
I understand, it can be difficult to measure when experiencing hair-loss. Our face shapes change with time according to things like this as well as changes in weight. For instance, my hair-line has receded and my face shape isn’t the same as it was five years ago let alone 10.
As we explained in the article above, when bald, you measure your face length from about four fingers (an entire hand) above the eyebrows. This should give you a relatively accurate idea.
Despite your jawline, I would say that your face shape is closer to oval than anything else. Otherwise, if we were to ignore the photos and go just by your measurements, you would likely have a triangle face shape. However, I don’t think that this is the case.
All the best,
CP
Thank you very much! As you saw in the images, I wear a circle beard (though not well), and it seems to fit my face? I’m changing things up and will try your site’s guide for a circle beard.
Hi Chris,
Yes, I saw the circle beard. I think that you did a good job and it goes well with your face shape. Our guide might help you groom it to accentuate your face shape. I would recommend a more angular than circular form to add some more contour to your morphology. Think Mirror Spock or Walter White ;)
All the best,
CP
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the kind words. You’re very welcome!
Did you measure from the mandible or from just under the ear? That sounds like a very large jawline measurement. If you did measure from the bon, then yes, you have a triangle face shape.
Best,
CP
Hi, awesome site, very detailed. I’m having trouble figuring out my shape. I have a long thin face with a narrow, widow peak forehead and somewhat rounded small jaw. The jaw line measurement is giving me trouble. Here are my measurements:
Jawline: 6, 7, or 8 (I’m not sure)
Face Length: 7.5
Forehead 6
Cheekbones 5
Hi Jimmy,
Discounting the jawline and going by your description, you may have a heart face shape. Does this sound more accurate?
Best,
CP
No, not really. I wish I had a heart face shape though. My face kinda resembles a stretched out ovaI. I think my face is either an oblong, an oval, or a diamond. However I don’t have the broad forehead that oblong/ovals have nor do I have the pronounced cheekbones that diamonds have. I measured again and my cheekbones and forehead are almost exactly the same size, the forehead is about .25 longer. I measured the jaw on one side like in the Cilian Murphy photo and I got 4 inches which multiplied by 2 would give me 8 inches.
Jawline: 8
Face Length: 7.5
Forehead 5.5
Cheekbones 5.25
If you’re saying “oval” then Oblong may be the closest face shape to yours.
Best,
CP
Hello!
My measurements are:
Face length: 20cm
Cheekbone: 11cm
Forehead: 12cm
Jawline: 10×2 = 20cm
Would this be mainly Oblong with a hint of Triangle?
Best!
Hi Louis,
Yes, that’s right!
Best,
CP
I appreaciate you answering face type questions even after 10 months have gone by. Props to you for that!
Also find funny the comments of “good for you” to those who don’t even say please :p
I’m having trouble with the jawline measurements. I get it you start measuring by the point the jaw goes up (under the ear), but I don’t get where I’m supposed to do it: on the face, or under the neck
If I measure from the jaw-start to the base of my chin from under my neck, I get two cm less than if I do it with the tape covering half of my face.
So which is the correct way to do it?!
Hope I explained that properly!
Hi Sebastian,
We try to answer all comments within 24 hours (unless it’s a weekend!). Indeed, we do get a lot of requests for face shapes and a little common courtesy helps us get through them!
For your jawline, you do it from the corner of the jawbone and up to the chin. It should be shorter than if you do it from below the ear. We get a lot of people sending us measurements that appear too long so I realise that it’s hard to explain!
All the best,
CP