Understand Me

Not sure what your face shape is — or which styles might suit it?

Answer 7 quick questions while looking in a mirror. You’ll get your likely face shape, what it generally means and styles you may want to try.

  1. Pull your hair back and stand in front of a mirror, or look at a straight-on photo.
  2. Keep a relaxed, neutral expression and look straight ahead.
  3. Pick the answer that looks closest — it doesn’t need to be exact.
  • About 3 minutes
  • 7 questions
  • Answers stay on your device

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The six face shapes at a glance

Most faces don’t match one shape perfectly. Look for the description that feels closest.

Oval

A little longer than wide, widest at the cheekbones, with a softly rounded chin.

Round

About as wide as it is long, with full cheeks and a soft, rounded jaw.

Square

Similar width at forehead, cheeks and jaw, with a strong, angular jawline.

Heart

Widest at the forehead, narrowing to a slimmer or pointed chin.

Diamond

Widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jaw.

Oblong

Noticeably longer than wide, with fairly straight sides.

How to measure your face shape

If you’re between two results, a soft measuring tape can help. Pull your hair back, look straight into a mirror and measure:

  1. Forehead

    Across the widest part of your forehead, from one side of your hairline to the other.

  2. Cheekbones

    Across the fullest point of your cheekbones, just below the outer corners of your eyes.

  3. Jawline

    From the tip of your chin to just below one ear, then double it.

  4. Face length

    From the center of your hairline straight down to the tip of your chin.

Then compare your numbers:

  • Length clearly the largest, with other widths similar: often oblong.
  • Length a little larger than the cheekbone width, with a slightly narrower jaw: often oval.
  • Length and cheekbone width similar, soft jaw: often round. Angular jaw: often square.
  • Forehead the widest: often heart. Cheekbones clearly the widest: often diamond.

For more detail on each shape and how to tell similar shapes apart, read our guide to how to find your face shape.

Styling tips for any face shape

  • Start with your hair texture. A cut that suits your natural texture is usually easier to style every day than one chosen for face shape alone.
  • Bring a photo to your stylist. Show a cut you like and ask how it could be adapted to your face and hair.
  • Try before you commit. Test a side part, bangs or curls with clips or a curling iron before a big change.
  • Understand the “why.” Most face-shape advice is about balance. Our guide to exploring hairstyles by face shape explains the idea so you can apply it to any cut.
  • Frames follow the same idea. Many people choose frames that contrast with their face shape — for example, angular frames with a round face — but any frame you love is a good choice.

Common questions

What if I’m between two shapes?

That’s very normal. Read both results — the “also close” shape is there for exactly this reason — and use the tips that appeal to you from each.

Do I have to follow face shape “rules”?

No. Face shape suggestions are a starting point for ideas, not rules. Your hair texture, lifestyle and personal style matter just as much.

Can my face shape change?

Your bone structure stays the same, but things like age and changes in weight can change how full your face looks, so your closest shape can shift over time.

Do I need to upload a photo?

No. The finder only asks what you see in the mirror. Your answers stay in your browser and aren’t sent to Loviax or stored.