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What is my face shape?

Your face shape is mainly defined by the balance between your forehead, cheekbones, jawline and face length. Use the simple checks below to understand what you see.

If two shapes still feel close, a photo analysis can give you a more personal starting point.

Analyze my face shape

How to find your face shape in 4 steps

Stand in front of a mirror or use a clear front-facing photo. Keep your expression relaxed and your hair away from the outline of your face.

  1. Forehead

    Notice whether your forehead looks wider, narrower or close in width to the rest of your face.

  2. Cheekbones

    Look for the widest area across your cheeks. This often helps distinguish shapes that otherwise look similar.

  3. Jawline

    Observe whether your jaw looks softly rounded, more angular, narrower than the upper face or wider toward the chin.

  4. Face length

    Compare the distance from your hairline to your chin with the overall width of your face. Look for a general impression rather than an exact number.

Compare the 7 face shapes

These common categories are useful references, not rigid labels. Many faces share characteristics from more than one shape.

Oval

Usually longer than wide, with soft lines and a gently narrower jaw.

Round

Often similar in length and width, with fuller cheeks and a softly rounded jaw.

Square

Forehead, cheekbones and jaw tend to feel balanced in width, with clearer angles.

Rectangle / Oblong

Usually longer than wide, with a more even width from forehead to jaw.

Heart

The upper face often looks wider, then tapers toward a narrower or more pointed chin.

Diamond

Cheekbones tend to be the widest point, with a narrower forehead and jaw.

Triangle

The jaw can look wider than the forehead, creating more width through the lower face.

How to tell similar face shapes apart

Focus on the most visible difference instead of trying to match every feature perfectly.

Round vs Oval

A round face often feels close in length and width. An oval face tends to look a little longer, with more vertical balance.

Square vs Rectangle

Both can have a defined jawline. A rectangle usually has more visible length, while a square often feels more even in length and width.

Heart vs Diamond

A heart shape often has its strongest width at the forehead. A diamond shape usually draws attention first to the cheekbones.

Triangle vs Square

Both may have a pronounced jaw. With a triangle shape, the jaw often appears wider than the forehead; with a square shape, the widths tend to feel closer.

Common mistakes when checking your face shape

Small details in a photo or mirror can change the impression you get. Keep these points in mind before settling on a shape.

  • Taking a photo too close to your face
  • Using a photo that is not front-facing
  • Letting hair hide the hairline, cheeks or jawline
  • Judging from a strong smile or expression
  • Forgetting that lens perspective can change proportions
  • Confusing your hairstyle with the natural outline of your face

Not sure? Analyze your face shape from a photo

Some face shapes share close characteristics. StylR reads the visible proportions in a photo to help identify your facial morphology and the style recommendations that can go with it.

Learn how StylR facial morphology analysis works

Analyze my face shape

What to do once you know your face shape

Knowing your dominant shape can make style choices easier. It can help you compare hairstyles, glasses, necklines and accessories without turning them into rules.

Frequently asked questions about face shape

The seven common reference shapes are oval, round, square, rectangle or oblong, heart, diamond and triangle. They describe recurring differences in face length, forehead, cheekbones and jawline.

AI can help read the proportions visible in a suitable photo and suggest a dominant morphology. It is best used as guidance, especially when two shapes share similar features.

Yes. Choose a clear front-facing photo in even light, with your hairline and jawline visible. A single photo can still be affected by angle, lens perspective and expression.

That is common. Many faces combine characteristics from several categories. Look for the dominant balance, or use a photo analysis when the difference remains unclear.

A hairstyle can change how your face looks by adding width, height or softness, but it does not change your underlying facial proportions.

No. Comparing the four main areas can provide a useful starting point. Exact measurements are not necessary for a practical style guide.