The shape of your face is a key factor in creating the most flattering look for you when it comes to your hairstyle. Do you prefer long waves or a short haircut? Why not go for a boyish hairstyle? For many of us, it takes a little thinking to ensure that the hairstyle enhances the shape of our face. From highlights to sides to a new fringe: How do you know if the style you want for 2023 is right for you? It’s all about starting with your face type.
#1 The Diamond Face Shape
Sally Hershberger NOMAD hairstylist Scott Fabian recommends that diamond-shaped individuals with long hair “try rocking a middle part or playing with curtain bangs, it helps give the illusion of a wider forehead.” Diamond face shapes have a narrower forehead, he explains. For those with medium-length hair, “definitely add layers as well to show off the cheekbones and open up the face in all the right places,” says Fabian. This also provides the appearance of a wider forehead. If you go for short hair, Fabian recommends chin-length bobs or an angled, textured pixie with longer bangs.
Serge Normant John Frieda’s hairstylist Matt Fugate says diamond-shaped faces are a bit more rare. “They’re like oval and round, and they’re less complicated, but what you’re trying to do is strengthen the jawline so the face looks less ‘pointy.'” For long hair, Fugate says to go for a cut with a bit of facial framing right at the jawline. “A sleek, defined cut like Lucy Hale’s can make the jawline look more powerful, even if the client doesn’t have a defined one,” he explains.
