Haircuts for a diamond face shape
More cuts for diamond faces
Diamond is selected below. Switch to another face shape if you are between two shapes.
Your face shape
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Pixie cutmedium upkeep
Very short all over with soft texture. Shows cheekbones and eyes; needs a trim every four to six weeks.
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Long pixie with side bangsmedium upkeep
A pixie with a longer, sweeping fringe. The diagonal line flatters round and square faces.
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Bixiemedium upkeep
Between a bob and a pixie: shaggy, ear-length layers. Easy step for someone growing out a pixie.
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Chin-length bobmedium upkeep
A bob that ends at the chin. Adds width at the jaw, which balances a narrow chin.
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Lob (long bob)low upkeep
A bob that ends between the chin and the shoulders. One of the most forgiving cuts for any face shape.
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a narrow, defined chin. It is one of the less common face shapes and one of the most striking. Good haircuts for a diamond face shape add a little width or softness at the forehead and the chin and keep extra volume away from the cheekbones. Here are the cuts that usually do that, for women and men.
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How to tell if your face is diamond shaped
Pull your hair back and look in the mirror. On a diamond face, the cheekbones are clearly the widest part, the forehead is narrower than the cheekbones, and the jaw narrows to a defined chin. The face is usually a little longer than it is wide.
The easiest way to tell diamond from heart is the forehead: a heart face has a wide forehead, a diamond face has a narrow one. Diamond and oval are also close; an oval face has a forehead almost as wide as the cheekbones and a softer chin.
Best haircuts for a diamond face (women)
- Side-swept or wispy bangs: a fringe adds width to a narrow forehead.
- Chin-length bob: the fullness at the chin balances wide cheekbones.
- Lob with soft waves: volume around the jaw and below.
- Pixie, long pixie or bixie with a side fringe: short cuts show off the cheekbones while the fringe widens the forehead.
- Long layers or a butterfly cut: layers that start at the chin rather than at the cheekbones.
- Shag or layered curls: texture around the forehead and jaw.
- Shoulder-length waves: width below the cheekbones.
Tucking hair behind the ears is a quick styling trick for a diamond face: it shows the cheekbones and lets the ends add width at the jaw.
Best haircuts for a diamond face (men)
- Textured fringe: a fringe brushed forward widens the forehead.
- French crop: short sides with a short, straight fringe.
- Crew cut or buzz cut: simple short cuts that suit the defined bone structure.
- Taper fade with a short top: keeps the sides neat without making the cheekbones look wider.
- Middle-part curtains or a messy medium cut: longer hair that falls around the forehead.
- Slick back: works when the sides stay close and the top is not too tall.
A beard that adds a little width at the chin also balances a diamond face. Very tall styles on top make the face look longer and the forehead narrower.
Haircuts to be careful with on a diamond face
A diamond face is rare enough that many generic guides skip it. If your face is between diamond and oval, use the oval guide too; most oval-friendly cuts work with a small fringe added.
Diamond face: what to watch out for
Tall pompadour
- Why it can be tricky
- Adds height and narrows the forehead even more
- Easy fix
- Keep the top lower, or wear a textured fringe
Volume at cheekbone height
- Why it can be tricky
- Widens the widest part of the face
- Easy fix
- Move layers and volume to the chin or the crown
Hair slicked flat at the sides of the forehead
- Why it can be tricky
- Shows how narrow the forehead is
- Easy fix
- Add a fringe or a side part with some lift
Very short sides with a long top pulled up
- Why it can be tricky
- Makes the cheekbones the only width in the outline
- Easy fix
- Keep the sides at a medium taper
Bangs for a diamond face
Bangs are the single most useful tool for a diamond face, because they fill out the narrow forehead. Side-swept bangs are the safest choice; wispy and curtain bangs work too. Avoid very short micro bangs, which expose the narrow temples. If you have a cowlick at the front, side-swept bangs are easier to style than straight ones.
Frequently asked questions
What haircut is best for a diamond face shape?
For women, a chin-length bob, a lob with waves or long layers with side-swept bangs. For men, a textured fringe, French crop or crew cut. They add width at the forehead or chin.
Should a diamond face have bangs?
Usually yes. Side-swept, wispy or curtain bangs widen a narrow forehead and balance the cheekbones. Very short micro bangs are the type to be careful with.
What is the difference between a diamond face and a heart face?
Both have a narrow chin. A heart face has a wide forehead; a diamond face has a narrow forehead and is widest at the cheekbones.
Can a diamond face wear short hair?
Yes. A pixie or bixie with a side fringe, or a crew cut or textured fringe for men, shows off the cheekbones while the fringe balances the forehead.
Is the AI haircut analysis open?
Yes. Since October 2026 the selfie analysis is open and free, with no account needed: it estimates your face shape, hairline and hair type and suggests cuts. Try-on previews on your own photo use credits. You can also pick your face shape by hand without uploading anything.
What happens to my selfie?
A selfie is used only to produce your result. For the free analysis it is sent to our AI provider and not stored. For a try-on preview it is kept only until the preview is made, and previews are deleted after 30 days, or sooner if you delete them. We do not sell photos or use them to train AI models. The privacy policy has the details.