How To Figure Out The Shape Of Your Face

Often wonder what is your face shape. It can be a bit of a problem if you are unsure what face shape you belong to. This is especially so when you want to contour your face with makeup, get a pair of glasses, or choose a hairstyle that flatters. Knowing what shape is your face can help you in the right direction. There is round, oval, square, rectangular, diamond, triangular, and heart face shapes. Some people may have a unique combination of two different shapes.

In order to figure out the face shape, get ready a measuring tape, a mirror and something to record your measurements.

Measuring your face

Measuring your face will let you know what face shape you belong to. Measure from the center top of the hairline to the lowest part of the chin to know the face length. Width of the forehead? Measure from one corner of the hairline to the other. Want to get the cheekbone width? Measure the highest point of one cheekbone to the other. For the jawline, hold the measuring tape just below your ear. Then bring it down to the center of your chin, and then multiply by two.

Now that you have the measurements, it’s time to compare them with the face shape categories below.

Round or Oval Face Shape

Round and oval face shapes have almost similar facial dimension measurements. The forehead and jawline widths are slightly narrower than the cheekbone widths. The hairlines also match the round and oval curve shape. Round face measurements are similar or equal in width and length. As for the oval shape, the face is longer than they are wide.

Square or Rectangular Shape

Square and rectangular face shapes also have similar measurements on the forehead, jawline, and cheekbone. Square and rectangular face shapes often have an angular appearance. The length of the square face shape matches closely with the widest part of the face. As for a rectangular face, its length is greater than the width.

Triangular Shape Face

A triangular face has a narrow, tapered chin. Its forehead is wider and is almost similar to a diamond face. One unique feature that sets that triangular face apart is the cheekbone width. It sits somewhere between the measurements of the forehead and chin.

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Heart Shape Face

The feature that distinguishes between the heart shape and diamond shape faces is the hairline. A heart face is the widest at the cheekbones and the narrowest at the chin. The forehead is situated in the middle. The hairline with the forehead is situated somewhere in the middle. A distinct V-shaped hairline forms at the center of the forehead to give this face shape its unique appearance.

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Diamond Shape Face

The diamond and oval face shape measurements are somewhat similar. The diamond face length is longer than the width. The widest part of the diamond face is from the cheekbone to the other. The diamond-shaped face has a tapered forehead with a more narrow chin.

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Why Is It Good To Know Your Face Shape 

Knowing the shape of your face can help you with your makeup contouring techniques. Face shapes can also help you to determine which hairstyle will be able to highlight your natural beauty. Whether or not you should have bangs, layered hair, or which hair length is suitable.