Diamond Face Shape

A diamond face shape has a narrow forehead and narrow jaw, with the cheekbones as the clear widest point and a chin that tapers to a point. It's one of the rarer face shapes in most datasets. Because it's uncommon, our AI face shape detector focuses on the five most common shapes (oval, round, square, oblong, and heart) and doesn't classify diamond. So the reliable way to confirm a diamond face is the manual four-measurement method below.

What defines a diamond face shape?

A diamond face shape is defined by contrast at the top and bottom, framing dramatic cheekbones in the middle.

• Length vs. width: Face length is greater than width.
• Widest point: The cheekbones, clearly wider than both the forehead and the jaw.
• Forehead: Narrow, often the narrowest of the three width measurements.
• Jaw and chin: Narrow, tapering to a pointed chin.
• Cheek line: Sharply curves outward at the cheekbones before tapering back in toward the jaw.

The defining giveaway is that both the forehead and jaw are narrow: this is what separates diamond from oval and heart, where only one end of the face narrows.

How to tell if you have a diamond face

Measure with a soft tape:

1. Forehead width: the widest point, roughly midway between eyebrows and hairline.
2. Cheekbone width, straight across from the top of one cheekbone to the other.
3. Jawline width, from below one ear to the chin tip, doubled.
4. Face length, center of the hairline to the bottom of the chin.

If your cheekbones are prominent and wider than both your forehead and your jaw, and your chin comes to a visible point, you likely have a diamond face shape (1-800 Contacts measurement guide). Average two measurements per dimension for accuracy.

Our detector covers the five most common shapes; to double-check a diamond face, follow the manual method above or our step-by-step guide to determining your face shape →.

Diamond face shape celebrities

Women often cited as diamond: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Halle Berry are frequently referenced for their prominent cheekbones and narrower forehead and jaw.

Men often cited as diamond: Robert Pattinson and Nick Jonas are commonly pointed to for angular cheekbones and a tapering jawline.

These are widely published attributions used for illustration, not exact measurements.

Best hairstyles for a diamond face

The goal is to add width at the forehead and/or jaw to balance dominant cheekbones.

For women: Side-swept bangs are one of the most recommended styles. They add visual width to the forehead and soften the contrast with wide cheekbones. A chin-length bob adds fullness at the jaw, and textured layered cuts with soft waves below the jaw round out the lower face nicely.

For men: Styles with volume at the crown and forehead (like a textured quiff) help balance narrow upper proportions; keeping some length at the sides also softens angular cheekbones. Avoid styles that are slicked flat against the head, which expose the cheekbone contrast further.

Full guide with images: best hairstyles for a diamond face →

Best glasses for a diamond face

The goal is to add width at the forehead and soften the cheekbones' angularity.

• Oval frames introduce soft, rounded lines across the cheekbone area for a smooth visual transition.
• Cat-eye frames with an upswept, pointed browline complement the face's natural angularity while adding width up top.
• Rectangular frames strike a balance between hard angles and gentle curves, working well with the diamond's tapered lines.

Avoid narrow, small frames that sit within the width of the cheekbones. They emphasize the contrast rather than easing it. Full details: best glasses for a diamond face →

Styling tips for a diamond face

For women: Apply blush slightly wider across the cheeks rather than concentrated at the apple, to soften rather than sharpen the cheekbones; a touch of highlighter at the center of the forehead and chin adds balance top and bottom. Statement earrings that add width near the jaw work particularly well.

For men: A beard with fullness at the jawline and chin (rather than one kept very short) helps balance narrow lower proportions; a well-groomed beard that widens slightly at the jaw corners is especially flattering.

Diamond vs. other face shapes

Diamond vs. oval: Both have the cheekbones as the widest point, but diamond has a narrow forehead and sharply pointed chin, while oval is softer overall, with a forehead only slightly wider than the jaw and a gently rounded chin.

Diamond vs. heart: Both taper to a narrower chin, but diamond's widest point is the cheekbones with a narrow forehead above, while heart's widest point is the forehead itself.

Compare all seven on the face shapes pillar page →, or jump to: oval, round, square, oblong, heart, triangle.