Triangle Face Shape
A triangle face shape has a jaw that's wider than the forehead and cheekbones, with an angular jawline. The face narrows as it goes up, so the forehead is the narrowest part.
Check if you have a triangle face
Triangle face shape measurements
| Face length vs width | About 1.2–1.5× |
|---|---|
| Widest point | Jaw |
| Forehead | Narrowest point |
| Jawline | Wide, angular |
| Chin | Broad |
How to tell if you have a triangle face
- Your jaw is clearly wider than your forehead.
- Your jaw has defined corners.
- Your face gets narrower toward the top.
Triangle vs pear
Both are wider at the jaw than the forehead. Triangle usually describes an angular jaw; pear describes a fuller, rounder lower face. Many guides use the names interchangeably.
Styling goal
Add width at the forehead and temples, and avoid extra width at the jaw.
Best hairstyles for triangle faces (women)
- Volume at the crown and temples: Widens the top half.
- Side-swept bangs: Add width to a narrow forehead.
- Layered cut with volume above the ears: Balances a wide jaw.
- Pixie with height: Draws attention upward.
- Long layers that start below the jaw: Avoids adding width at the jawline.
Best haircuts for triangle faces (men)
- Textured top with volume: Widens the forehead.
- Side-swept fringe: Adds width up top.
- Medium-length hair with fuller sides above the ears: Balances the jaw.
Beard styles for triangle faces
- Light stubble: Avoids adding width to the jaw.
- Goatee: Draws the eye to the center rather than the jaw corners.
Best glasses for triangle faces
- Browline frames: Strong upper edge widens the top half.
- Cat-eye frames: Lift and width at the temples.
- Top-heavy or decorative frames: Draw attention upward.
Frames to avoid
- Bottom-heavy frames.
- Narrow frames.
Makeup and contouring for triangle faces
Highlight the forehead and temples, and contour the jaw corners.
Celebrities with triangle faces
- Kelly Osbourne
- Minnie Driver
- Jennifer Aniston
- Matthew Perry
- Jim Carrey
Triangle vs similar face shapes
Triangle vs PearPear is the softer, rounder version of the same proportions.
Triangle vs SquareA square face has a forehead as wide as the jaw.
Frequently asked questions
What is a triangle face shape?
A face with a jaw wider than the forehead and cheekbones, usually with an angular jawline.
Is triangle the same as pear?
They're close. Pear usually means a softer, fuller lower face; triangle means a more angular one.
What haircut suits a triangle face?
Styles with volume at the crown and temples, side-swept bangs, and layers that start below the jaw.