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Discover Your Face Shape

Identifying your shape will help dictate your best haircut and makeup options

January 27, 2011 | by Audrey Fine | 60 COMMENTS

How to identify your face shape

Now, we could get all technical and have you fetch a measuring tape and a graphing calculator but, in the interest of keeping things simple (and, dare we say it, fun), let's do away with the math for now and focus on tracing shapes. Deal?

Here's the simple way to do it. The next time you get out of the shower, look at your reflection and, using your finger, trace the shape of your face into the steam on the mirror. (Note: If you can't wait and just want to do it now! you can also trace your face onto a non-steamy mirror using an old eyeliner or lip pencil.)

Next: Ask yourself these questions to figure out your shape.

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Nor the 6th

by brbara_paula_acosta_prez Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 04:46PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think the 5th question is ok

by brbara_paula_acosta_prez Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 04:39PM Report as inappropriate

Nice

by EricaF123 Friday, February 15, 2013 at 05:44AM Report as inappropriate

My face is very long and I have to be careful with how I wear my hair so it doesn't drag it further. Thanks!

by klfnwf Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 05:20AM Report as inappropriate

I think I have a round face.

by crystal_rangel Monday, June 11, 2012 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

thanks! very informative!

by MiSSxLusciouSxLokitA Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

I'm heart shaped

by TBjunkie Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 12:21AM Report as inappropriate

heart shaped face. very helpful

by bianca_renee_luoni Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

I have round face...I wish I liked my shape more! :)

by powerwoman033 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 08:01PM Report as inappropriate

great info, thanks. I really needed to know.

by coffeechic65 Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:04AM Report as inappropriate

I have a round face , wish I looked like Fergie !!!

by vickie_lorraine_horsley Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 06:01AM Report as inappropriate

and now i am confused between square and round...lol.....awesome info though

by ketino Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 02:05AM Report as inappropriate

good tips! the side part really does wonders for me

by sportimonki13 Friday, February 24, 2012 at 08:25PM Report as inappropriate

Very informative, thanks!

by WiccanLady Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you it helps me

by sunshine101 Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

I'll tell you how to decide between heart and diamond. If you can see, heart chins are very pointed, diamonds less defined chin shows a clear difference. Heart is a smooth curved line from chin to hairline, diamond is more chiseled at the ears, creating that effect. Also, diamonds have a wider jawline than forhead, heart's jaw is clearly a lot narrower. My aunty has a heart face and my other has a diamond so it is very easy to differentiate the two. Good luck! :)

by BabyDoll723 Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 05:11AM Report as inappropriate

good tips!

by breakitdwn2420 Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 08:35PM Report as inappropriate

I still don't know!!..

by liacella Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 01:00AM Report as inappropriate

Awesome, I cant decide if I have a heart face or diamond face now :( still, 10 stars :D

by PorcelainHeart Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:31PM Report as inappropriate

I'm somewhere between diamond, oval and square. My jawline is a little narrower than my forehead but then when I smile my face looks square, but my hairline is rounded. I have kinda big cheeks, but... now I'm even more confused!

by Shaysha Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

I still don't know!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 08:40PM Report as inappropriate

I have always thought I was a Heart Shape but now that I see the Diamond Shaped facial Shape as well, I am a little Confused. It took me long enough to decide on Heart Shape over Oval for myself, but now im wondering about the Diamond being thrown into the mix...hhhmmm...Heart or ?Diamond?!??

by CoutureCutie Friday, August 12, 2011 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

It's still a little hard for me to tell what my face shape is. I am torn between square and oval.

by oOoMadelineoOo Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate

Good makeup tips I didn't know! I'm still a bit confused about the difference between heart- and diamond-shaped faces, but I think it's just the picture.

by bukiyounahito Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks... but i m not sure of the shape of face... like is it oval/oblong/square? it is really hard for me to know exactly...

by teema Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 02:59AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for the Oval makeup advice! Usually when Oval shaped faces are mentioned, there is an extremely unhelpful "wear whatever you want" message, which is not really what I want t hear. At least this article has makeup advice.

by elph37 Friday, June 17, 2011 at 12:58PM Report as inappropriate

I think some faces have features of two or more shapes, making it hard to justify what exactly a person's face shape is.

by MissXu Friday, June 17, 2011 at 12:23PM Report as inappropriate

Cameron Diaz's face looks round to me.

by haillos Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I think I'm oblong?

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

This was not that helpful...I still can't figure out my face shape.

by kelser11 Monday, June 13, 2011 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

i can never figure out my face shape..

by gaej19 Monday, June 13, 2011 at 09:31AM Report as inappropriate

There has to be a better way of viewing this. Going page by page is beginning to take way to long.

by Lachy1 Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 09:22PM Report as inappropriate

i have a round face & my hair is middle way's of my back what is a good hair style even if i do have to cut it

by susan_machelle_justus Monday, April 4, 2011 at 12:52PM Report as inappropriate

im wondering has anyone actually ever recieved a free item from this site from participating in any of the things we do on here? im beginning to wonder if this is a huge waste of time.

by sarbear86 Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 06:04AM Report as inappropriate

Oval!

by HopeK Friday, April 1, 2011 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

I have an oval shaped face I think)I had an op on my chin (abscess)15 years ago and my chin is shaped differently that is why I think am oval.

by Victoria1966 Friday, April 1, 2011 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate

i have a round face i try to keep my hair long is there another hairstyle i could try

by smoke14jan Friday, April 1, 2011 at 01:07AM Report as inappropriate

i have a round face and i try to keep my hair long is there a different hairstyle i could use?

by smoke14jan Friday, April 1, 2011 at 01:06AM Report as inappropriate

Good article. Very easy tips to find your face shape. I'll be trying that tonight and liked the make-up tips too!

by voyager24 Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

Easy to understand, and the make-up tips help too.

by alictasia Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 05:52PM Report as inappropriate

I liked this.. points me in a better direction. I've always been confused as to whether I'm a heart or diamond

by martha85 Friday, March 25, 2011 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

Wow I had no idea you could find your face shape that way, I've just kind of guessed about mine but I guess I was wrong... however I feel mine changes too much because of weight loss and gain.

by Bon_Bon Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:31PM Report as inappropriate

Yep, def gonna have to try the steam in the mirror thing to figure out my face shape. I have no idea what my shape is! lol.

by ladyboarder9669 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 03:47PM Report as inappropriate

great article :)

by cmiller63 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 01:55PM Report as inappropriate

One shape that is missing is the pear shape. It is a very common one and should be listed, a narrow forehead and wider at the cheeks with a round chin. Just hold up a pear and see it it fits your shape. I'm a diamond myself. It' s often over looked because most people put it with an oval. But an oval has a wider chin. The goal for everyone is to be an oval. It's considered the best shape to work with. I say be happy with what God gave you.

by sonset Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

I finally figured out what my face shape is and now I can finally go and get my hair done!

by spazzncute Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

great tip for figuring out your face shape!

by jenstar313 Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:37AM Report as inappropriate

This has a great technique for figuring out your shape & fabulous looks to go with it. Excellent article!

by pynkNymphette Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 08:52PM Report as inappropriate

knowing your face shape is so important. ever since i figured this out, i have changed the way i cut my hair and do my makeup and wear certain things. i look and feel better now lol

by kenya Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 03:55PM Report as inappropriate

This article was really helpful in determining my face shape. I guess it's a good thing I already had some form of side bangs to go with my face.

by kayla_d_moore Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 01:09PM Report as inappropriate

Great advise!!!

by wbrown Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 04:57AM Report as inappropriate

oval faces can have any hair cut

by crazygirl21 Friday, January 28, 2011 at 03:04PM Report as inappropriate

I am a makeup rtist and I think tat this article is a lot of help

by dianelle_wright Friday, January 28, 2011 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

i think i have an oval face shape :) sounds good to me

by BrenBren Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:45AM Report as inappropriate

Hmm... I think I have a round, full face but if I wasn't so "plump-looking," I think I might be square? This was somewhat helpful but if you're still not certain of your face shape, it won't help much. Ahhhhh! LOL!

by dawnrager Friday, January 28, 2011 at 09:36AM Report as inappropriate

To CliniqueLover: does that make you a hearcle? (LOL). I wanted to have a heart shaped face since I was 12 years old, and my best friend had one. I realized how pretty she was and then I hated her. I'm sure you're quite lovely and distinctive.

by Isis04 Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 06:00PM Report as inappropriate

THANK YOU! I always thought I had a round face, but...NO! Turns out I have a square face. Now on to hairstyles for that shape.......

by helenheelss Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 05:15PM Report as inappropriate

this was aweseome thanks

by samantha_vacik_newton Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 04:45PM Report as inappropriate

this really didnt help me out too much...

by aly7 Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

I'm somewhere between a heart shape and a circle.

by CliniqueLover Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 10:07AM Report as inappropriate

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