Men's face shape guide
Best haircuts for a diamond face
How to tell you have one, the 12 haircuts that suit it, the ones to avoid, and the beards that balance it.
How to tell you have a diamond face
Your cheekbones are the widest part, with a narrower forehead and jaw.
The rule for choosing a cut
Add fullness at the forehead and chin. Keep the sides from getting too tight.
12 haircuts that suit a diamond face
Textured French crop
A short fringe shortens a long face and hides a high forehead.
Side part
A neat part with balanced volume suits almost every proportion.
Modern curtains
The middle part frames the forehead and softens angles.
Medium flow
Length and movement at the sides fill out a narrow jaw.
Curly fringe
Curls falling forward cover a long forehead and soften the face.
Afro taper
A rounded top with tapered sides balances most face shapes.
Two-strand twists
Texture on top adds width to a narrow face without heavy sides.
Drop fade with sponge twists
The fade curving behind the ear slims the sides, with texture on top.
Wolf cut
Choppy layers around the crown soften a strong or angular jaw.
Fluffy fringe
A soft fringe shortens the forehead and narrows a long face.
Korean two-block
The heavy top over short sides narrows wide cheekbones.
Man bun
Pulled-back hair opens up and lengthens the face.
Haircuts to avoid with a diamond face
- Buzz cutWith no length to shape it, a round or wide-cheeked face shows as it is.
- High-top fadeA tall block on top makes a long or pointed face look longer.
- Flat topA tall flat block makes a long or narrow face look longer.
Beard styles for a diamond face
Cutmaxx for iPhone and Android
Try these cuts on your own diamond face.
Cutmaxx confirms your face shape from one selfie and shows each cut on your photo before you see the barber.