The Best Men’s Guide To Styling Your Triangle Face Shape

Triangle face shapes may find the following statement a close description of their features:

Your jawline is wider than your cheekbone width, which in turn is wider than your forehead. Chances are that your cheekbones are straight and taper from your jaw to your forehead with a prominent jawline.

If this rings about right, keep reading! However, if you’re still not convinced, you can read about the 7 unique face shapes we cover in our guides. You can identify your face shape following our quick 5-step tutorial.

Note that the above assessment is an approximation. Every individual will have some variations. For instance, you may find that your face shape actually shares features with others.

That said, identifying its closest relative will prove invaluable to your styling choices.

Triangle Face Shape Specifications

The above diagram serves to geometrically break down the features of a Triangle face shape. With such a large jawline measurement, you may be wondering why your face shape is known for being the “inverted” triangle.

Note the graphic above’s proportions. The jawline tends to either slope downwards or span outwards and creates a characteristic triangle with cheekbones and the point of the chin. Sometimes rather than jutting outwards, the jawline may be recessed. In most cases, it tends to create the illusion of a high eye line and short forehead.

Best Triangle Face Shape Hairstyles

With its prominent jawline but otherwise narrow forehead, a triangle shape face can benefit from a generous use of volume on top and the sides. The use of volume can be paired with medium to long hair lengths to create full sides. The use of a side-part or quiff can be very efficient in highlighting the forehead. Try to provide bulk to the forehead, which will in turn offset the jawline.

If a short cut is desired, relatively low fades with strategic use of volume in the top corners can ensure a presence of depth and compliment the heavy jawline. Some softness can be retained around the back and sides. However, a lack of volume on top runs the risk of amplifying the jawline. In this case, texture is recommended to ensure the presence of bulk.

DO:

• Use plenty of length and volume on top
• Reveal the forehead with a swept-back quiff or side-part
• Be generous with texture

DON’T:

• Avoid too much softness on top
• Avoid high fades, which risk narrowing the forehead even further.

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Best Triangle Face Shape Beard Styles

Given the prominence of the jawline, short or partial beards are often too challenging and result in a pear-shaped appearance. Larger, bulkier beards can be honed to not only conceal the jawline but taper it in a way that offsets the forehead. Always style your beard to regain a sense of symmetry and take care not to allow it to overgrow as this will only emphasise your jawline.

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Best Triangle Face Shape Moustache Styles

There are two approaches when adapting a moustache to a Triangle face shape. You can opt for very wide and outrageous moustaches that draw attention and reinforce the cheekbones against the jawline. Alternatively, carefully use small, understated moustaches to reduce the jawline’s emphasis.

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Best Glasses For Triangle Face Shapes

Although styling can be a difficult endeavour for triangle face shapes with personal grooming, they’re one of the most versatile with regards to glasses. Thanks to their prominent jawline and narrow forehead, they can wear a variety of styles in order to offset this discrepancy.

Our main advice is to ensure that the frames fit correctly above all else. Should they be too large or oversized, there is a risk that they may dwarf your forehead and exaggerate your shape. Nevertheless, either rounded or angular glasses tend to work well.

If you’re looking to bring out your features and create definition, aim for more angular styles. For instance, browlines and wayfarers will define your cheekbones while strengthening your forehead. However, don’t over-define as they may increase the prominence of your jawline.

Alternatively, you could consider rounder frames to soften your features for a more friendly appearance. Round and bevelled rimless frames are both excellent choices in this regard.

Recommended Glasses For A Triangle Face Shape

What Next?

Having now read up on triangle face shapes, discover all your options by exploring our guides! Every hairstyle, beard, moustache and glasses guide includes a special section dedicated to face shapes where we analyse their compatibility for each one. Just click on the proposals above or head to one of the following categories and pick a style to find the face shapes section at the end:

• All Hairstyles
• All Beard Styles
• Best Moustache Styles
• Best Glasses Frame Styles

If you ever need to remind yourself of the basics, you can always head right back here!