Jawline Types
Jawline shape is defined by the width of the jaw at its corners, the angle of the jaw corner (gonial angle), and the width and length of the chin. The six commonly described types are square, rounded, V-shaped, pointed, wide and narrow.
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All jawline shapes at a glance
Square JawlineA square jawline is wide with sharp, visible corners below the ears..Read more 
Rounded JawlineA rounded jawline curves smoothly from the ear to the chin without a visible corner..Read more 
V-Shaped JawlineA V-shaped jawline tapers from the cheekbones to a narrow chin, forming a V..Read more 
Pointed JawlineA pointed jawline ends in a narrow, projecting chin..Read more 
Wide JawlineA wide jawline is as wide as or wider than the cheekbones..Read more 
Narrow JawlineA narrow jawline is noticeably narrower than the cheekbones..Read more What makes a jawline "defined"?
A sharper jaw corner (a smaller gonial angle), a jaw that's close to the cheekbones in width, and a well-projected chin all read as a defined jawline. Body fat, posture and lighting change how defined it looks day to day.
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Square Jawline
A square jawline is wide with sharp, visible corners below the ears.
- Sharp angle
- Wide
Rounded Jawline
A rounded jawline curves smoothly from the ear to the chin without a visible corner.
- Soft angle
- Curved
V-Shaped Jawline
A V-shaped jawline tapers from the cheekbones to a narrow chin, forming a V.
- Narrow chin
- Tapered
Pointed Jawline
A pointed jawline ends in a narrow, projecting chin.
- Narrow, long chin
Wide Jawline
A wide jawline is as wide as or wider than the cheekbones.
- Jaw close to cheek width
Narrow Jawline
A narrow jawline is noticeably narrower than the cheekbones.
- Jaw much narrower than cheeks
Frequently asked questions
What are the types of jawlines?
Square, rounded, V-shaped, pointed, wide and narrow.
What is a good jaw angle?
Gonial angles of roughly 120–130° are often described as defined; larger angles look softer.