Jawline Shapes

V-Shaped Jawline

A V-shaped jawline tapers from the cheekbones to a narrow chin, forming a V.

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Illustration of v-shaped jawline

How to tell if you have v-shaped jawline

  1. Your jaw tapers steadily from the cheekbones to the chin.
  2. The chin is narrow.
  3. The lower face forms a V when you look straight ahead.

V-shaped jawline

Common with heart and diamond faces.

Grooming and style tips

  • Chin-length hair adds width where the face narrows.
  • Full beards balance a narrow chin.
  • Bottom-heavy glasses frames add width to the lower face.

V-Shaped Jawline vs similar jawline shapes

Frequently asked questions

What is a V-line jaw?

A jaw that tapers smoothly to a narrow chin.

Which face shapes have V-shaped jaws?

Heart, diamond and inverted triangle faces usually do.

Other jawline shapes