To know your face shape, you can follow these steps:
Manual Method: Measure and Analyze Your Face
- Take measurements of your face using a ruler or measuring tape in front of a mirror:
- Face length: From the top of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.
- Forehead width: Across the widest part of your forehead, usually halfway between your hairline and eyebrows.
- Cheekbone width: The distance between the outer edges of your cheekbones.
- Jawline length: From the tip of your chin to the point where your jaw angles upward near your ear.
- Compare the measurements and observe your facial features:
- Oval: Face longer than wide, forehead slightly wider than chin, gentle curves.
- Round: Face length and cheekbones roughly equal, soft curves.
- Square: Forehead and jawline about the same width, strong jawline.
- Oblong/Rectangular: Face longer than wide, forehead, cheekbones, and jawline similar width.
- Heart: Wider forehead and cheekbones, narrow pointed chin.
- Diamond: Narrow forehead and jawline, widest at cheekbones, pointed chin.
- Triangle: Jaw wider than cheekbones, which are wider than forehead.
- Use these characteristics to identify which category your face fits best
Digital Tools and AI Face Shape Detectors
- You can upload a clear, front-facing photo to AI-powered face shape detectors available online. These tools analyze facial landmarks like jawline, cheekbones, and forehead to determine your face shape with a percentage breakdown of matches to common face shapes such as oval, round, square, heart, oblong, or diamond
Tips for Accurate Identification
- Use a well-lit, clear, front-facing photo if using digital tools.
- Avoid group photos for analysis.
- Measure carefully in front of a mirror for manual methods
By combining measurements and visual cues or using AI tools, you can accurately identify your face shape to help with styling and grooming choices.
