Diamond Face Shape
A diamond face shape is widest at the cheekbones, with a noticeably narrower forehead and jaw. The chin is narrow and often pointed, and the cheekbones are high and prominent. It's one of the less common face shapes.
Check if you have a diamond face
Diamond face shape measurements
| Face length vs width | About 1.4–1.6× longer than wide |
|---|---|
| Widest point | Cheekbones, clearly |
| Forehead | Narrow |
| Jawline | Narrow, angular |
| Chin | Narrow, often pointed |
How to tell if you have a diamond face
- Your cheekbones stick out clearly beyond your forehead and jaw.
- Both your forehead and jaw look narrow.
- Your chin comes to a point.
Diamond vs oval
Both have the cheekbones as the widest point. In an oval face the forehead is only slightly narrower; in a diamond face the forehead and jaw are much narrower. See diamond vs oval face shape.
Diamond vs heart
A heart face has a wide forehead; a diamond face has a narrow one.
Is diamond the rarest face shape?
Diamond is often called the rarest face shape. Our rarest face shape guide looks at why.
Styling goal
Add width at the forehead and chin to balance the cheekbones. Fringes, side-swept bangs and chin-length volume do this.
Best hairstyles for diamond faces (women)
- Side-swept or full bangs: Add width to a narrow forehead.
- Chin-length bob: Adds fullness at a narrow jaw.
- Tucked-behind-the-ears lob: Shows off cheekbones while adding width at the chin.
- Deep side part with waves: Volume above and below the cheekbones.
- Textured pixie with a long fringe: Width at the forehead, cheekbones on show.
Best haircuts for diamond faces (men)
- Fringe: Widens a narrow forehead.
- Textured crop: Width on top without height.
- Medium-length swept back with volume at temples: Fills the temples.
- Side part with fuller sides: Avoid tight fades that exaggerate cheekbones.
Beard styles for diamond faces
- Full beard: Widens a narrow chin.
- Chin-focused beard: Adds width and bulk to a pointed chin.
Best glasses for diamond faces
- Cat-eye frames: Accentuate cheekbones while adding width at the brow.
- Oval frames: Soften angular features.
- Rimless frames: Keep focus on the cheekbones.
- Browline frames: Add width at the forehead.
Frames to avoid
- Narrow frames.
- Frames wider than the cheekbones.
Makeup and contouring for diamond faces
Highlight the center of the forehead and chin to widen them, and keep contour light under the cheekbones, which already stand out.
Celebrities with diamond faces
- Jennifer Lopez
- Halle Berry
- Vanessa Hudgens
- Megan Fox
- Rihanna
- Johnny Depp
- Robert Pattinson
- Cillian Murphy
Diamond vs similar face shapes
Diamond vs OvalAn oval face has a wider forehead and a softer chin.
Diamond vs HeartA heart face has a wide forehead.
Frequently asked questions
What is a diamond face shape?
A face that's widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead, a narrow jaw and a pointed chin.
Is diamond the rarest face shape?
It's often described as the rarest, though data is limited. It's less common than oval, round, square and heart.
What haircut suits a diamond face?
Bangs, chin-length bobs and styles with volume above and below the cheekbones.
What glasses suit a diamond face?
Cat-eye, oval, rimless and browline frames.