Face Shapes and Hairstyles for Men (4)
Previous page6. Diamond Face Shape
Here we have a face where the length of the face is the longest measurement, with the cheeks wider than the forehead, and the chin much narrower than the forehead, creating a pointed chin.
The idea here is to try to widen the appearance of the forehead to match the wider cheekbones, as well as making the jawline appear more square-shaped. Longer hairstyles or beards go a long way toward accomplishing these goals.
This hairstyle elongates the appearance of the face while also adding a lot of extra angles where the hair is combed up and away from the face, as well as the angular dimensions of the actual quiff. Leaving the sides slightly longer will widen the appearance of the forehead as well, creating an overall more chiseled, square-like shape.
Long hair pushed back:
This may be the best hairstyle for men with a diamond-shaped face. The pushed-back hair creates angles and sharp hooks along the hairline, while the volume of hair on top of the head has an elongating effect and enhances the square-like appearance. Additionally, the volume at the sides of the head widens the appearance of the forehead, while drawing attention away from the narrow jawline and pointed chin.
Faux hawk:
This hairstyle makes a diamond-shaped face look more oval. You'll notice that the longer, styled top elongates the appearance of the face, adding height and a rounded top. The exposed hairline adds square-like angles to the top section, while the trimmed yet distinctive sides make the forehead appear wider and more defined.
Side fringe:
This hairstyle is beneficial for men as it creates the illusion of a wider forehead, while the bangs divert attention from the face's actual shape. Additionally, the sides of the style contribute to widening the temples and forehead, balancing them with the wider cheekbones. Incorporating a trimmed, square-like beard will further enhance the appearance of a wider jawline and a less pointed chin.
7. Heart Shape Face
Here, we have a wide forehead, followed by a slightly narrower cheek-to-cheek measurement, while the jawline is narrow and tapers off into a pointed chin.
To balance this style, you’ll need to choose a hairstyle that adds volume at the temples to create a wider appearance, incorporates square-like angles on top, or adds length to make the tapered jaw and chin look wider.
Long fringes:
A long fringe will effectively disguise the wide forehead, creating a visual similarity to the cheek-to-cheek measurement. Additionally, the hair at the sides, just above the ear, subtly widens the temple areas, giving off a nicely rounded, almost oval shape. Completing this look with a short or medium-length beard featuring distinctively square edges will further mask the narrow jawline and pointed chin, completing the overall aesthetic.
Long side part:
Long hair on top of a wide forehead will add length to the style, elongating the appearance of the face. The combed-back side part deflects attention from the width of the forehead, while the longer sides make the temple areas appear wider, creating an overall oval appearance. Adding an angular beard to the mix will further enhance the disguise of the tapered jawline and pointed chin.
Longer hair, pushed back:
This hairstyle may arguably be the best of the bunch. The longer hair on top is combed back for two reasons: it adds length to the style, creating an elongated effect, while the exposed hairline adds angular dimension. These characteristics make the forehead appear narrower and more square-shaped. Additionally, the longer sides increase the width appearance of the temple-to-jaw measurement while drawing attention away from the tapered jawline. This style effectively masks a heart-shaped face to appear square.
The undercut:
The cropped and structured sides of the undercut make the temple area seem wider, reducing the appearance of a width difference between the wide forehead and narrower cheek-to-cheek measurement. The longer top lengthens the appearance of the face shape, while the angles of the exposed hairline further enhance the heart shape to resemble a rectangle. Adding a nice angular beard completes the look, achieving that desirable chiseled, strong appearance.
See also:
Haircuts for men
Men's hairstyles Q&A
Styles for Moustaches and Beards