What is my face shape? A simple guide to the six main face shapes
Updated September 27, 2026 · By the RateMyFace AI team
To find your face shape, compare four measurements: forehead width, cheekbone width, jaw width and face length. Longer than wide with a slightly narrower jaw is oval; equal length and width is round; a strong, wide jaw is square; a wide forehead and narrow chin is heart-shaped.
How to measure your face
- Forehead: measure across the widest part, midway between brows and hairline.
- Cheekbones: across the highest point of each cheekbone.
- Jaw: from the tip of the chin to below the ear, then double it.
- Length: from the center of the hairline to the tip of the chin.
The six main face shapes
Oval
Face length is about one and a half times the width, with a jaw slightly narrower than the cheekbones. Balanced and versatile — most hairstyles work.
Round
Length and width are similar, with soft angles. Add height on top and keep the sides shorter to lengthen the face.
Square
A strong, wide jaw with a forehead and cheekbones of similar width. Textured cuts and short beards that follow the jaw keep it sharp.
Rectangle (oblong)
Longer than wide with straight sides. Avoid too much height on top; fuller sides add balance.
Heart
A wider forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin. Side-swept styles and a fuller beard or longer hair at the jaw balance it.
Diamond
Wide cheekbones with a narrower forehead and jaw. Fringes and fullness at the chin soften the cheekbones.
Common mistakes
- Measuring from a close-up selfie — lens distortion widens the middle of the face.
- Letting hair cover the hairline or jaw.
- Deciding from one feature; the shape is about the overall proportions.
How RateMyFace AI helps
Every RateMyFace AI result includes your face shape next to your score, along with strengths and styling-friendly focus areas — no tape measure needed.
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Download on theApp StoreFrequently asked questions
What is the most common face shape?
Oval is one of the most common and is often considered the most balanced, but every shape can look great with the right hair and grooming.
Can your face shape change?
Bone structure stays the same in adulthood, but body fat, beard style and hairstyle change how your face shape reads in photos.