Face Shape in 4 Steps PDF
Face Shape in 4 Steps PDF
Face Shape in 4 Steps PDF
How to Figure Out Your Face Shape in 4 Steps
Plus celebrity face shape examples to help you nd your match!
Michelle Villett · Aug 31, 2016
Some beauty rules are really outdated. I think redheads look really good in red lipstick, for example, and I'd
never tell you that you can't mix up your warm and cool tones.
But when it comes to face shapes, I think a bit of beauty rule-following is more than okay!
at's because your face shape can impact so many components of your look. It's the reason why certain
haircuts are amazing on your best friend, but aren't as attering on you. Even just the way you cut your bangs
bangs
bangs
can be complicated by the relative width or narrowness of your jaw, cheeks and forehead.
en there's makeup. Ever thought about why you prefer dramatic smoky eyes to a bright bold lip, or vice-versa?
It might have to do with your face shape, because emphasizing one feature can create the illusion of fullness
where it's not. Your face shape also dictates where you put your contour and/or blush—or if you even need to
use them at all.
(Of course, this is not to say that you EVER have to "compensate" for your face shape with hair and makeup. If
you love your face shape, by all means play it up—there's nothing wrong with rocking it loud and proud!)
Need help guring out your face shape? Grab a mirror and follow these steps:
Step 1: What's the Widest Part of Your Face?
Forehead: If your forehead is the widest part of your face, tapering down to a narrower jaw, you probably
have an inverted triangle or heart-shaped face. Proceed to Step 2 to get more insight.
Cheekbones: If your cheekbones are the widest part of your face, you probably have an oval, round,
diamond or heart-shaped face. Proceed to Step 2 to get more insight.
Jaw: If your jaw is the widest part of your face, with a narrower forehead, you probably have a pear-shaped
face. Skip to the Pear section below to learn more!
ey're all equal: If your forehead, cheekbones and jaw are about equal in width, then you probably have a
long or square face. Proceed to Step 2 to get more insight.
Step 2: What's Your Jaw Shape?
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Round: If you have a rounded jaw shape, you probably have a round, long or oval-shaped face. Proceed to
Step 3 to get more insight.
Pointy: If you have a pointy chin, and your cheekbones are the widest part of your face, with a narrower chin
and forehead, you probably have a diamond-shaped face. Skip to the Diamond section below to learn more!
If you have a pointy chin and your forehead or cheekbones are the widest part of your face, you probably
have an inverted triangle or heart-shaped face. Proceed to Step 4 to get more insight.
Square: If you have a square jaw shape, you probably have a square-shaped face. Your forehead, cheekbones
and jaw should also be about equal in width; your face may be as long as it is wide, or slightly rectangular.
(Note: Pear-shaped faces can also appear to have a square jaw, but the forehead is narrower.) Skip to the
Square section below to learn more!
Step 3: How Long is Your Face?
Short: If your face length and width are about equal, and your jaw is rounded, you probably have a round
face shape. Skip to the Round section below to learn more!
Average: If your face is slightly longer than it is wide, and your cheekbones are the widest part of your face,
with a rounded chin, you probably have an oval face shape. Skip to the Oval section below to learn more! If
your face is slightly longer than it is wide, with a pointy chin, you probably have an inverted triangle or
heart-shaped face. Proceed to Step 4 to get more insight.
Long: If your face is noticeably longer than it is wide, you probably have a long face shape. Your forehead,
cheekbones and jaw should also be equal in width, with a rounded jaw. Skip to the Long section below to
learn more!
Step 4: Do You Have a Widow's Peak?
Yes: If you have a widow's peak and pointy chin, and your forehead or cheekbones are the widest part of
your face, you probably have a heart-shaped face. Skip to the Heart section below to learn more!
No: If you don't have a widow's peak, but you do have a pointy chin, and your forehead is the widest part of
your face, you probably have an inverted triangle face shape. Skip to the Inverted Triangle section below to
learn more!
Note: Some people are a combination of face types, such as a long square (rectangle), rounded heart, etc. If this
is the case, go with the shape that is most dominant.
Here's a closer look at each shape to help you nd your match:
e Round Face Shape
If you have a round face shape, your face length and width are about equal. You have no angles to your jaw,
which is also rounded. Your cheekbones are the widest part of your face. To balance this face shape, choose
hairstyles and makeup that elongate the face.
Celebrities with round faces: Elizabeth Olsen, Mila Kunis, Chrissy Teigen, Kate Upton, Ginnifer Goodwin,
Selena Gomez
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e Long Face Shape
If you have a long face shape, your face is noticeably longer than it is wide. Your forehead, cheekbones and chin
are all equal in width, and your chin has a rounded shape. To balance this face shape, choose hairstyles and
makeup that create the illusion of width.
Celebrities with long face shapes: Alexa Chung, Molly Sims, Joan Smalls, Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker,
Maggie Q
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e Heart Face Shape
If you have a heart-shaped face, you have a widow's peak and pointy chin. Your forehead or cheekbones are the
widest part of your face, tapering down to a narrower jaw. To balance this face shape, choose hairstyles and
makeup that de-emphasize the wide forehead, and create the illusion of width at the jawline.
Celebrities with heart face shapes: Kat Graham, Alyson Hannigan, Blake Lively, Kourtney Kardashian, Kerry
Washington, Cote de Pablo
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e Square Face Shape
If you have a square face shape, you have a squared jaw, and minimal curves to your face. Your forehead,
cheekbones and jaw are about equal in width. Some squares have faces that are as wide as they are long, while
others are longer and more rectangular in shape. To balance this face shape, choose hairstyles and makeup that
soften the jawline.
Celebrities with square face shapes: Keira Knightley, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie, Bella Heathcote, Olivia
Wilde, Lucy Liu
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e Diamond Face Shape
If you have a diamond face shape, your cheekbones are the widest part of your face, with a matching narrower
jaw and forehead. e chin is pointy, but the di erence between a diamond and a heart or inverted triangle is
that the hairline is not as wide. To balance this face shape, choose hairstyles and makeup that create the illusion
of a broader forehead and jawline.
Celebrities with diamond face shapes: Camila Alves, Freida Pinto, Halle Berry, Ashley Greene, Vanessa
Hudgens, Selma Blair
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e Inverted Triangle Face Shape
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If you have an inverted triangle face shape, your forehead is the widest part of your face, tapering down to a
narrower, pointy chin. e di erence between an inverted triangle and a heart is that the heart shape has a
widow's peak. e inverted triangle hairline is either straight across or slightly rounded. To balance this face
shape, choose hairstyles and makeup that de-emphasize the wide forehead, and create the illusion of width at
the jawline.
Celebrities with inverted triangle face shapes: Scarlett Johansson, Rashida Jones, Jessica Szohr, Reese
Witherspoon, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Chloë Moretz
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e Pear Face Shape
If you have a pear face shape, your jaw is the widest part of your face. Your forehead and cheeks are both
narrower. To balance this face shape, choose hairstyles and makeup that soften the jawline and create the
illusion of a wider forehead.
Celebrities with pear face shapes: Ellie Kemper, Kelly Osbourne, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Jenna Ushkowitz, Ali
Larter, Minnie Driver
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e Oval Face Shape
Oval face shapes are slightly longer than they are wide, similar to the shape of an egg, and the cheekbones are
the widest part of the face. e jaw and forehead are rounded, and the sides of the face are slightly curved—
there are no sharp angles. e oval is considered the "ideal" face shape, and is also the most common.
Celebrities with oval face shapes: Paula Patton, Sienna Miller, Camilla Belle, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Katy
Perry, Scarlett Johansson
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Conclusion
Hopefully, by following the steps and referencing these celebrity examples, you're a lot closer to guring out
your face shape! Like I said, many of us are combinations of two di erent face shapes, but try to go with the
shape that is most dominant.
Whether you're a square, heart or pear, remember that ALL face shapes are beautiful. is knowledge should
just help you feel a little bit more con dent in choosing your best haircut, bang style and makeup.
Stay tuned for more articles about how to work with your face shape... and in the meantime, tell me:
Which face shape are you?
What's your biggest challenge with your face shape?
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