A diamond face has wide, high cheekbones with a narrower forehead and a narrow, often pointed chin. It is one of the rarer face shapes and one of the most striking. Here is how to recognise it and which styles make those cheekbones shine.
What Is a Diamond Face Shape?
Imagine a diamond standing on its point. The widest part sits in the middle, at the cheekbones, and the face narrows both upward to the forehead and downward to the chin. The forehead and jaw are usually similar in width, and both are clearly narrower than the cheeks.
Because the cheekbones stand out so much, diamond faces tend to look sculpted and photogenic. Models often have this shape. The main styling goal is to keep the forehead and chin from looking too narrow next to such strong cheekbones.
Diamond is often confused with heart and oval. Compared with a heart face, a diamond has a narrower forehead. Compared with an oval face, the cheekbones are far more pronounced and the temples dip in more noticeably.
Key Traits of a Diamond Face
Look for most of these signs together. One trait on its own is not enough to decide your face shape.
- Prominent cheekbones. The cheekbones are clearly the widest part of the face.
- Narrow forehead. The forehead is noticeably narrower than the cheekbones, often with a slight dip at the temples.
- Narrow jaw. The jaw is similar in width to the forehead and tapers to the chin.
- Pointed or narrow chin. The chin is slim and can come to a soft point.
- Angular look. The outline has a sculpted, geometric feel.
How to Tell If You Have a Diamond Face
You can check your face shape at home with a soft measuring tape and a mirror. It takes about five minutes.
Pull your hair away from your face
Your temples and jaw need to be visible.
Measure three widths
Measure across your forehead, cheekbones and jaw.
Find the widest point
If your cheekbone measurement is clearly the biggest, often by 10% or more, you may be diamond.
Compare forehead and jaw
On a diamond face these two are narrow and close in size.
Check your temples
A slight inward curve at the temples above the cheekbones is a classic diamond sign.
Diamond vs Heart Face Shape
These two shapes are easy to mix up. Here is the quickest way to tell them apart.
Diamond
A diamond face has a narrow forehead and the cheekbones stand out as the widest point.
Heart
A heart face has a wide forehead that is as broad as, or broader than, the cheekbones.
If your forehead looks wide, our heart face shape guide may suit you better.
Best Hairstyles for a Diamond Face
The right haircut works with your outline, not against it. These styles are reliable starting points to discuss with your stylist or barber.
For women
- Chin-length bob A bob adds width at the jaw and balances wide cheekbones.
- Side-swept or full bangs Bangs add width to a narrow forehead.
- Tucked-behind-the-ear styles Showing off the cheekbones is one of the best things you can do for a diamond face.
- Long, textured layers Layers that begin at the chin add fullness to the lower face.
- Deep side part A side part adds width across the forehead.
For men
- Fringe or textured crop A fringe adds width at the forehead.
- Medium length with fuller sides Keep some hair at the temples so the cheekbones do not overpower the forehead.
- Side-swept top Width at the top balances the cheekbones.
- Messy, layered cut Texture softens a very angular outline.
Hairstyles to avoid with a diamond face
- Center parts with flat hair, which make the forehead look narrower.
- Lots of volume at cheek level, which widens the face where it is already widest.
- Very short sides with height on top, which can make the face look like a sharp point.
Best Glasses for a Diamond Face
A simple rule guides most eyeglass frame choices: pick frames that contrast with your face shape, and make sure they are about as wide as the widest part of your face.
- Oval and rounded frames Soft shapes balance angular cheekbones.
- Cat-eye frames They add width at the brow line and lift the eyes.
- Rimless frames Light frames let your cheekbones remain the focus.
- Browline frames A strong top adds width to a narrow forehead.
Frames to avoid
- Narrow frames that sit inside the cheekbone width, which make the cheekbones look wider.
- Very boxy, angular frames that repeat sharp features.
Beard Styles for a Diamond Face
Facial hair can reshape the lower half of your face in a way no haircut can. Use it to add width, length or definition where you want it.
- Full beard A beard adds width and weight to a narrow jaw and chin.
- Boxed beard A squared beard makes a narrow jaw look broader.
- Chin strap with fuller chin Defines the jaw and adds width at the bottom.
- Pointed goatees that sharpen an already narrow chin.
Makeup and Contouring Tips
Contouring adds shadow to areas you want to recede, and highlighting brings areas forward. For a diamond face, focus on these steps:
- Highlight the forehead and chin to add width and light to the narrow areas.
- Use only light contour under the cheekbones. They are already prominent.
- Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks rather than high on the bones.
- Choose straighter, fuller brows to widen the upper face.
Earrings, Hats and Necklines
- Wide earrings and studs that sit near the jaw help add width below the cheekbones.
- Hats with low crowns and medium brims balance a narrow forehead.
- Round, wide necklaces soften the angles of the face.
Celebrities With a Diamond Face Shape
Celebrities often described as having diamond faces include Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, Robert Pattinson and Halle Berry.
Diamond Face Shape FAQs
What is a diamond face shape?
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a narrow, often pointed chin. It looks angular and sculpted.
Is the diamond face shape rare?
It is one of the less common shapes. Many people with high cheekbones are actually oval or heart, so measuring your forehead and jaw helps confirm it.
What hairstyle is best for a diamond face?
Bobs, fringes, side parts and tucked-behind-the-ear styles. They add width at the forehead and jaw and show off the cheekbones.
What glasses suit a diamond face shape?
Oval, rounded, rimless, cat-eye and browline frames work well. Avoid narrow frames that make the cheekbones look wider.
How do I tell diamond from oval?
On a diamond face the cheekbones are clearly wider than both the forehead and jaw, and the temples dip inward. An oval face has a softer, more even curve.
Final Thoughts
A diamond face is defined by standout cheekbones, which is a feature many people try to create with makeup. Styling works best when it adds width at the forehead and jaw, such as bangs, bobs, browline frames and fuller beards, so the whole face feels balanced.
Curious if your cheekbones make you a diamond? Our AI face shape detector measures the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw from a single photo.
