Face shape guide
Inverted Triangle Face Shape
An inverted triangle face shape is widest at the forehead and narrows in a fairly straight line to an angular jaw and narrow chin. It's similar to a heart face but more angular, usually without a widow's peak.
Check if you have an inverted triangle face
Inverted Triangle face shape measurements
| Face length vs width | About 1.3–1.5× |
|---|---|
| Widest point | Forehead |
| Forehead | Wide |
| Jawline | Narrow, angular |
| Chin | Narrow, defined |
How to tell if you have an inverted triangle face
- Your forehead is the widest part of your face.
- Your face narrows in fairly straight lines to the chin.
- Your jaw is angular rather than soft.
Inverted triangle vs heart
Both are wide on top and narrow at the chin. A heart face is rounder through the cheeks and often has a widow's peak; an inverted triangle is more angular. The styling advice is very similar.
Styling goal
Reduce width at the forehead and add fullness at the jaw and chin.
Best hairstyles for inverted triangle faces (women)
- Side-swept bangs: Narrow the forehead visually.
- Chin-length or lob cuts: Fullness where the face narrows.
- Waves from the cheekbones down: Add width low.
Best haircuts for inverted triangle faces (men)
- Medium-length side part: Covers part of the forehead.
- Fringe: Reduces forehead width.
- Longer sides: Avoid tight fades that exaggerate the taper.
Beard styles for inverted triangle faces
- Full beard: Adds width at the chin.
- Boxed beard: Squares off a narrow jaw.
Best glasses for inverted triangle faces
- Bottom-heavy frames: Add width low.
- Round frames: Soften angles.
- Rimless frames: Don't add weight at the top.
Frames to avoid
- Top-heavy browline frames.
Makeup and contouring for inverted triangle faces
Contour the temples and outer forehead, and highlight the chin.
Celebrities with inverted triangle faces
- Naomi Campbell
- Christina Ricci
- Henry Cavill (often described as heart/inverted triangle)
- Pierce Brosnan
Inverted Triangle vs similar face shapes
Inverted Triangle vs HeartA heart face is softer, with rounder cheeks and often a widow's peak.
Inverted Triangle vs DiamondA diamond face has a narrow forehead.
Frequently asked questions
What is an inverted triangle face?
A face that's widest at the forehead and tapers in straight lines to an angular, narrow jaw and chin.
Is inverted triangle the same as heart?
They're close cousins. Heart is softer and rounder; inverted triangle is more angular.