The 7 Types of Faces: The Ultimate Guide to Facial Geometry

The 7 Types of Faces: The Ultimate Guide to Facial Geometry

Understanding the seven primary face shapes is the "skeleton key" to personal style. It's not about changing who you are; it's about leaning into your natural geometry to create balance and harmony.

The Big 7: Which One Are You?

The 7 Female Face Shapes Infographic

1. The Oval

The "Universal Donor" of face shapes. Your face is longer than it is wide, with a jawline that is slightly narrower than your forehead.

  • Superpower: Versatility. You can pull off almost any haircut or frame.
  • Celebrity Twin: Beyoncé, Charlize Theron.

2. The Round

Width and length are roughly equal. You have soft, curved lines with no sharp angles at the jaw.

  • Superpower: Youthfulness. Round faces tend to look younger for longer.
  • Celebrity Twin: Selena Gomez, Chrissy Teigen.

3. The Square

Your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are all roughly the same width. Your jawline is sharp and angular.

  • Superpower: Strength. You have a powerful, commanding presence.
  • Celebrity Twin: Angelina Jolie, Olivia Wilde.

4. The Diamond

Review our dedicated article on this rare gem. Widest at the cheekbones, narrow at forehead and chin.

  • Superpower: Photogenic. The high cheekbones catch the light perfectly.
  • Celebrity Twin: Megan Fox, Rihanna.

5. The Heart

Wide forehead and cheekbones that taper down to a narrow, delicate chin. Often associated with a "widow's peak" hairline.

  • Superpower: Sweetness. It's often viewed as a very feminine shape.
  • Celebrity Twin: Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson.

6. The Pear (Triangle)

A distinct shape where the jawline is wider than the forehead. You have a stable, grounded look.

  • Superpower: Definition. Your jawline is your best feature.
  • Celebrity Twin: Minnie Driver, Kelly Osbourne.

7. The Oblong (Rectangle)

Similar to the Square but longer. Your face is noticeably longer than it is wide, with a straight cheek line.

  • Superpower: Elegance. This shape has a statuesque, noble quality.
  • Celebrity Twin: Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker.

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