Find your face shape
Measure with a flexible tape (hair pulled back): forehead at its widest above the brows, cheekbones at their highest points, jawline just below the ears, face length from hairline to chin tip.
Your face shape
Runner-up
Both scores are shown in the table so you can see exactly why.
Score breakdown (0–100 per shape)
Your key ratios
Style recommendations
Hairstyle
Glasses
Beard
How the classification works
Each shape earns up to 100 points from the weighted criteria below. Your result is the highest-scoring shape; the runner-up and the score gap tell you how clear-cut the answer is. Honest note: there is no single published standard for face shapes — these thresholds are the explicit consensus interpretation used by this tool, curated from widely used styling references (Omni Calculator “Face Shape Calculator”; Skin-Beauty “How to Determine Your Face Shape in 3 Simple Steps”; The Knowledge Academy “How to Identify Your Face Shape”).
| Shape | Scoring criteria (points add up to 100) |
|---|---|
| Oval | length/width ≥ 1.08 (30) · cheekbones ≥ forehead (20) · jaw ≤ 96% of cheekbones (20) · forehead ≥ 93% of cheekbones (15) · length/width ≤ 1.65 (15) |
| Round | length/width 0.90–1.10 (45) · width spread ≤ 1.12 (30) · cheekbones widest (25) |
| Square | width spread ≤ 1.07 (40) · length/width 0.92–1.10 (35) · jaw ≥ 95% of cheekbones (25) |
| Heart | forehead ≥ 104% of cheekbones (30) · cheekbones ≥ 104% of jaw (30) · jaw ≤ 92% of forehead (20) · length/width ≥ 0.95 (20) |
| Diamond | cheekbones ≥ 108% of forehead (30) · cheekbones ≥ 108% of jaw (30) · forehead and jaw within 8% (20) · length/width 0.95–1.30 (20) |
| Oblong | length/width ≥ 1.15 (40) · width spread ≤ 1.08 (30) · forehead ≤ cheekbones (15) · jaw ≤ 97% of cheekbones (15) |
| Rectangle | length/width ≥ 1.12 (35) · width spread ≤ 1.08 (30) · jaw ≥ 95% of cheekbones (20) · forehead ≥ 95% of cheekbones (15) |
Confidence: High (gap ≥ 25 pts), Moderate (10–24), Borderline (< 10), Tie (equal top scores). Width spread = widest ÷ narrowest of the three widths.
Understanding your ratios
Face length ÷ width is the single most informative number: near 1.0 suggests round or square; clearly above 1.1 suggests oval, heart or diamond; well above 1.15 with even widths suggests oblong or rectangle.
Forehead ÷ cheekbones above ~1.04 points toward heart; below ~0.93 with wide cheekbones points toward diamond. Jawline ÷ cheekbones near 1.0 with a long face points toward rectangle; well below 0.95 points toward heart or diamond. Widest point tells you at a glance which measurement dominates your face.
Style recommendations by face shape
Curated cosmetic guidance — contrast is the general principle (add angles to round faces, soften square ones). Expand your shape:
Oval face
Balanced proportions — slightly longer than wide with a softly rounded jaw. The most versatile shape.
Hairstyle
- Most hairstyles suit oval faces — the goal is simply not to hide the balance
- Avoid heavy fringes that cover the forehead
- Medium lengths with natural volume work well
Glasses
- Most frame shapes work
- Choose frames slightly wider than the broadest part of the face
- Avoid oversized frames that overwhelm the balance
Beard
- Light stubble through a short full beard both work
- Keep the sides neat to preserve the oval line
Round face
Length and width nearly equal, with full cheeks and a soft, curved jaw.
Hairstyle
- Add height on top — textured quiff, pompadour or high fade
- A side part creates flattering angles
- Avoid chin-length cuts that visually widen the cheeks
Glasses
- Angular or rectangular frames add definition
- Choose frames wider than they are tall
- Avoid small round frames
Beard
- A goatee or short boxed beard visually lengthens the chin
- Keep the cheeks clean to slim the sides
Square face
Forehead, cheekbones and jaw similar in width, with a strong, defined jawline.
Hairstyle
- Soften the angles with textured layers or a side-swept fringe
- Medium length with movement works well
- Avoid flat, severe cuts that emphasize the jaw corners
Glasses
- Round or oval frames soften a strong jaw
- Thinner rims keep the look light
- Avoid boxy square frames
Beard
- A short rounded beard softens the jawline
- Keep the neckline soft rather than a hard line
Heart face
Wider forehead and cheekbones tapering down to a narrower chin.
Hairstyle
- Chin-length bobs and side-swept bangs balance a wider forehead
- Add volume around the jawline
- Avoid short crops that emphasize forehead width
Glasses
- Light, bottom-heavy or rimless frames
- Round or oval lenses
- Avoid top-heavy oversized frames
Beard
- A fuller beard adds width at the jaw
- Styles with chin coverage balance a narrow chin
Diamond face
Cheekbones are the widest point; forehead and jawline are narrower.
Hairstyle
- Shoulder-length layers soften prominent cheekbones
- Tucking hair behind the ears shows off the bone structure
- A fringe softens a narrow forehead
Glasses
- Rimless or oval frames
- Keep frames no wider than the cheekbones
- Avoid narrow frames that exaggerate the width contrast
Beard
- A full beard with mustache adds lower-face width
- Avoid chin-only styles that elongate the face further
Oblong face
A long face with forehead, cheekbones and jaw similar in width.
Hairstyle
- Add horizontal volume — waves and layers at the sides
- Bangs or a fringe visually shorten the face
- Avoid very long straight styles or tall volume on top
Glasses
- Tall, deep frames
- Decorative temples add the illusion of width
- Avoid narrow, small frames
Beard
- Keep the sides fuller and the chin shorter
- Avoid long pointed beards that elongate the face
Rectangle face
A long face with a wide, strong jawline.
Hairstyle
- Textured top with volume at the sides softens the jaw corners
- Layers around the jawline
- Avoid flat sides combined with a tall top
Glasses
- Round, wayfarer or oval frames
- A lower bridge visually shortens the face
- Avoid tall narrow frames
Beard
- A short-to-medium beard softens a square jaw
- Round the neckline and cheek lines
- Avoid sharp, angular cheek lines
Frequently asked questions
What are the seven face shapes this calculator detects?
Oval, round, square, heart, diamond, oblong and rectangle. Oval faces are longer than wide with a softly rounded jaw. Round faces have nearly equal length and width with full cheeks. Square faces have a strong jaw with forehead, cheekbones and jaw similar in width. Heart faces taper from a wider forehead to a narrow chin. Diamond faces have the cheekbones as the widest point with a narrower forehead and jaw. Oblong faces are long with even widths. Rectangle faces are long with a wide, strong jaw.
How do I measure my face for this calculator?
Pull your hair back and use a flexible tape. Measure forehead width at its widest point just above the eyebrows, cheekbone width across the highest points of the cheekbones, jawline width between the widest points just below the ears, and face length from the hairline straight down to the tip of the chin. Enter all four in the same unit, either centimeters or inches.
What does the face length-to-width ratio tell me?
It is the single most informative number. A ratio near 1.0 points to round or square. Clearly above 1.1 points to oval, heart or diamond. Well above 1.15 with even widths points to oblong or rectangle. The calculator shows your exact ratio alongside the result.
Is there one official standard for face shape classification?
No. There is no single published standard for face shape classification, so different calculators can disagree on borderline faces. This tool uses a curated consensus of widely used styling references with explicit thresholds: for example, similar width means within about 7 to 8 percent, and longer than wide means a length-to-width ratio of at least 1.08. The full rule table is shown on this page.
What does a tie or borderline result mean?
It means two shapes scored almost the same, which is honest: four width and length numbers cannot capture everything, such as whether your jaw is angular or softly curved. A tie between round and square, for example, is decided by jaw angularity. Treat the primary result and the runner-up as your shortlist and pick the style advice that matches what you see in the mirror.
Which hairstyles suit my face shape?
Use contrast as a rule of thumb. Round faces gain definition from height on top and side parts. Square faces are softened by textured layers. Heart faces are balanced by volume near the jawline. Long faces, oblong and rectangle, look shorter with bangs and side volume. Diamond faces suit shoulder-length layers. Oval faces suit most styles. Each shape has a detailed list in the recommendations section above.
Which glasses frames suit my face shape?
Again, contrast works. Round faces suit angular or rectangular frames. Square faces suit round or oval frames. Heart faces suit light or rimless frames. Diamond faces suit rimless or oval frames no wider than the cheekbones. Oblong faces suit tall, deep frames. Rectangle faces suit round or wayfarer styles. Oval faces suit most frames.
What beard style suits my face shape?
Beards reshape the lower face. Round faces are lengthened by a goatee or short boxed beard. Square faces are softened by a short rounded beard. Heart faces gain jaw width from a fuller beard. Diamond faces gain lower-face width from a full beard with mustache. Oblong faces should keep the sides fuller and the chin shorter. Oval faces suit anything from stubble to a short full beard.
Can my face shape change over time?
The bone structure does not change much in adulthood, but the apparent shape can shift with weight change, aging, or a new hairstyle, so it is worth re-measuring once in a while. This is a cosmetic guide, not a medical assessment.
Is this medical advice or a substitute for a professional stylist?
No. This is a cosmetic guide for fun and everyday style decisions, not professional stylist advice and not medical advice. For a big change, such as a dramatic haircut, talk to a stylist who can see your hair texture and features in person.