Diamond Face Shape
Dramatic cheekbones and a sculpted silhouette
Celebrities with Diamond Face Shape
Best Hairstyles for Diamond Face
Women
Tucked-Behind-Ear Bob
A chin-length bob styled with one side tucked behind the ear.
Tucking one side exposes the dramatic cheekbones while the opposite side adds volume at the jaw, balancing the diamond face's narrow lower third.
Side-Swept Bangs with Long Layers
Angled bangs sweeping across the forehead with cascading layers.
The bangs add visual width to the diamond face's narrow forehead, while long layers soften the prominent cheekbones and add fullness at the jawline.
Textured Waves at Jaw Level
Loose, textured waves concentrated from the jaw downward.
Volume and movement at the jawline fills out the narrow lower face, creating balance with the wide cheekbones that define the diamond shape.
Voluminous Half-Up Style
The top half pulled back with volume at the crown and loose pieces around the face.
Crown volume adds width to the narrow forehead area, while the loose lower half provides coverage and softness around the prominent cheekbones.
Deep Side-Part Lob
A shoulder-length cut with a dramatic side part and textured ends.
The deep part creates fullness on one side that widens the narrow forehead. The lob's textured ends add dimension at the jaw, balancing the diamond's widest point at the cheeks.
Men
Textured Quiff with Fringe
A lifted quiff with some fringe falling forward and textured styling.
The quiff adds width at the forehead to match the diamond face's wide cheekbones, while the soft fringe prevents the narrow temples from looking too exposed.
Side Part with Volume
A classic part with the longer section styled with body and height.
Volume on top widens the narrow upper face, and the asymmetric part breaks up the angular diamond silhouette into a softer, more oval impression.
Medium-Length Swept Back
Collar-length hair pushed back with natural movement and volume.
The medium length reaches the jawline, adding volume to the narrow lower face. Sweeping back opens up the cheekbones — the diamond face's strongest feature.
Layered Mid-Length
Multiple layers at a medium length with natural texture throughout.
Layers at different levels create width at both the forehead and jaw, the two narrower areas of the diamond face. The varied lengths soften the angular cheekbone prominence.
Messy Top with Tapered Sides
Tousled, textured top with a gradual taper on the sides.
The messy volume on top widens the forehead area. The gradual taper — rather than a sharp fade — avoids over-emphasizing the cheekbones where the head is naturally widest.
Best Glasses for Diamond Face
Oval Frames
OvalThe gentle curves of oval frames soften the diamond face's angular cheekbones without competing with its dramatic bone structure. The shape flatters without overpowering.
Browline Frames
BrowlineThe bold upper rim adds width at the narrow forehead level, helping balance the diamond face's prominent cheekbones. The frame creates visual weight where the face needs it most.
Upswept Cat-Eye
Cat-EyeThe cat-eye's upward sweep at the outer corners widens the upper face, adding dimension to the narrow temples. The shape echoes and enhances the diamond face's natural angularity.
Rimless with Bold Brow Bar
RimlessA frameless lower edge avoids adding width at the cheekbones, while the brow bar adds structure at the forehead. This asymmetric design addresses the diamond face's unique proportions.
Rounded Square Frames
Rounded SquareThe combination of structure and curves complements the diamond face's mix of angles and narrowing. The frame width should align with the cheekbones for a harmonious, balanced fit.
Makeup & Contour Tips
Contour
Lightly contour the tip of the chin and the very top of the forehead to soften the narrow points. Avoid heavy cheekbone contour — the diamond face already has dramatic cheek definition.
Blush
Apply blush just below the cheekbones, blending toward the center of the face. This softens the angular cheekbones rather than emphasizing them, creating a more rounded mid-face.
Highlight
Highlight the center of the forehead and the center of the chin to add visual width to the narrower points. Keep highlighter off the cheekbone peaks to avoid making them look even more prominent.
Eyebrows
A soft, curved brow with gentle fullness adds width to the narrow forehead. The rounded shape also echoes curves that balance the diamond face's angular cheekbone structure.
Lip Focus
Play up the lips to draw attention to the lower face and balance the dominant cheekbones. A bold lip color or a slightly overlaid liner adds visual weight where the diamond face tapers.
What to Avoid
Hairstyles to Avoid
- ✕Styles with maximum volume at the cheekbones
- ✕Very short, cropped cuts that expose the narrow forehead
- ✕Center parts with slicked-flat sides
Glasses to Avoid
- ✕Very narrow frames that sit below the cheekbones
- ✕Frameless or rimless styles that lack definition
- ✕Angular cat-eye frames that over-emphasize the cheekbones
Frequently Asked Questions
How rare is the diamond face shape?
The diamond is one of the rarest face shapes. Its defining feature — cheekbones that are significantly wider than both the forehead and the jawline — occurs in a small percentage of the population. This rarity is part of what makes it so striking and sought-after in modeling and fashion.
How do I balance wide cheekbones?
The strategy is to add fullness at the forehead and chin levels to match the cheekbones. Hairstyles with volume at the temples or fringe across the forehead widen the upper face. Styles with texture or curl at the jawline fill in the narrower lower face. The result is a more balanced, oval-like silhouette.
What glasses flatter a diamond face?
Oval and rimless frames soften the angular features, while frames with detailing on the brow line (like browline or cat-eye frames) add width at the forehead. The frame width should match or slightly exceed the cheekbone width. Avoid narrow frames that sit awkwardly against the prominent cheeks.
Is a diamond face the same as a heart face?
They are related but distinct. Both have narrow jaws, but the widest point differs: a heart face is widest at the forehead, while a diamond face is widest at the cheekbones. A heart shape tapers smoothly from forehead to chin; a diamond shape narrows both above and below the cheekbones.
What contouring technique works for a diamond face?
Since the cheekbones are already prominent, avoid heavy contour there. Instead, apply subtle contour at the very top of the forehead hairline and the tip of the chin to soften the points. Use highlighter on the center of the forehead and along the jawline to create the illusion of width in those areas.