Jawline Shapes

Wide Jawline

A wide jawline is as wide as or wider than the cheekbones.

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Illustration of wide jawline

How to tell if you have wide jawline

  1. Compare jaw width with cheekbone width: they're about the same, or the jaw is wider.
  2. The lower face looks broad.
  3. The jaw can be soft or angular.

Wide jawline

Common with square, triangle and pear faces.

Grooming and style tips

  • Keep beards short on the sides.
  • Add volume at the temples and crown.
  • Browline and cat-eye frames draw attention upward.

Wide Jawline vs similar jawline shapes

Frequently asked questions

Is a wide jaw masculine?

Wide jaws are often described as masculine but are common in all genders.

Which face shapes have a wide jaw?

Square, rectangle, triangle and pear face shapes.

Other jawline shapes