Face shape
Hairstyles for Diamond Faces
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a narrower chin. The cheekbones do a lot of the talking. Hairstyles that add a little presence at the forehead (bangs, a fringe, or a textured top) and some softness at the jaw are commonly recommended. Styles that hug the head at the temples and explode at the cheek can make the widest point even wider — which you may or may not want.
Characteristics
- Cheekbones are the widest part of the face
- Forehead looks narrower than the cheeks
- Chin tapers and may look delicate or pointed
- The outline can look angular through the mid-face
Often works well
- Side-swept or curtain bangs
- Volume or texture near the forehead
- Chin-length pieces that add width at the jaw
- Waves that start below the cheekbone
Worth exploring
- A bob that sits below the jaw
- Long layers that do not puff at the cheek
- Shorter, textured tops with a softer perimeter
What to consider
- Very tight sides with full volume exactly at the cheekbone can emphasize width there. Shifting volume up or down is often worth exploring.
- A center part with sleek, tucked hair can look elegant and also put the cheekbones on full display. Preview it if that is a feature you want to lead with.
Diamond faces put the cheekbones first. That is a feature. Most of the usual advice is about adding a little presence at the forehead and some softness at the jaw so the widest point is not working alone.
Sleek, tucked styles can look elegant and will also display those cheekbones fully. Side volume that sits exactly at the cheek can make that width even more obvious. Neither is wrong — they are different statements.
Hairstyles often linked with this outline
Curtain Bangs
A center-parted fringe that opens around the face. Often used to soften a forehead or add a frame without committing to a full blunt bang.
Soft Waves
A relaxed wave pattern that adds movement to medium or long hair. Often used to soften angles without a dramatic cut.
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FAQ
How is diamond different from heart?
Heart-shaped faces are usually wider at the forehead. Diamond faces are narrower there and widest at the cheeks. If your temples are narrow and your cheekbones catch the light first, diamond is often the closer label.
Should I avoid showing my cheekbones?
No. Cheekbones are not a flaw. The goal of most diamond-face advice is balance, not camouflage. If you like a sculpted look, a sleeker style may suit you better than a lot of side volume.
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