Guide
Heart vs Diamond Face Shape (and Diamond vs Oval)
Heart and diamond faces both narrow to a small chin. The difference is the forehead: a heart face has a wide forehead, while a diamond face has a narrow forehead with the cheekbones as the clear widest point.
Heart vs diamond
| Heart | Diamond | |
|---|---|---|
| Forehead | Wide | Narrow |
| Widest point | Forehead / cheekbones | Cheekbones |
| Chin | Narrow, pointed | Narrow, pointed |
| Hairline | Often widow's peak | Narrow |
Heart vs oval
An oval face has a softer, rounded chin and a forehead only slightly wider than the jaw. A heart face tapers more sharply to a pointed chin.
Styling differences
- Heart: side-swept bangs to narrow the forehead, volume at the chin.
- Diamond: fringes to widen the forehead, volume at the chin.
See heart face hairstyles and diamond face hairstyles, or measure your face.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I'm heart or diamond?
Compare your forehead with your cheekbones. If your forehead is nearly as wide, you're heart; if it's clearly narrower, you're diamond.
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