Face Shapes

Determine face shape

Mar 22, 2007 Chrissy Dolezal

here are six different face shapes. So what is yours? Here is how to determine your face shape.

Our appearance is what makes us unique as individuals. Even though we are unique, certain characteristics such as jaw placement and forehead shape determines face shape. There are six different face shapes: Oval face shape, Heart-Shaped face shape, Pear-Shaped face shape, Square face shape, Round face shape, and Long face shape.

1. Oval Face Shape: This is considered the perfect face shape because it is symmetrical. An oval face shape will have wider cheekbones and then narrow down to the jaw line and chin. Oval face shape will also be narrow up towards the forehead.

2. Heart-Shaped Face Shape: A Heart-Shaped face is very unique. It will be broader at the forehead and then taper into a small, narrow chin. This face shape is called, Triangle Shape.

3. Pear-Shaped Face Shape: A Pear-Shapes face will be wider at the cheeks and jaw but have a narrow forehead.

4. Square Face Shape: A Square face is very common. It will be equally wide at the forehead, cheeks, and jaw line.

5. Round Face Shape: Round face shapes are fuller and will usually look younger than they are. It will have a round forehead and a round chin, with wide, full cheeks.

6. Long Face Shape: A Long face shape is similar to an oval face shape but has higher cheek bones and a high forehead.

Determining your face shape will help you when applying makeup to the most effective and beautiful way.

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May 10, 2008 7:36 AM

Guest :

Well knowing I'm a male. And my measurement is narrow at the bottom with a narrower chin. I guess My face would be more of a V Triangular shape, because Heart shape face is a woman's face. So for the guys what hairstyles could work?

May 13, 2008 12:01 PM

Guest :

Does Long face
looks odd . does the person luks handsome . plz tell

May 15, 2008 12:17 AM

Guest :

it would be great if you add pictures to show the face types

Sep 29, 2008 6:00 PM

Guest :

well i dont know how to measure myself so as to reach my face shape my forehead cheek bones have same measurment but my jaw line is wider

Oct 11, 2008 1:13 PM

Guest :

omg, mine is long face shape. I hate it

Nov 16, 2008 7:34 AM

Guest :

Thanks For This; It Really Helped! =]

Nov 21, 2008 2:45 PM

Guest :

i lik my fave shape it is a diamond:)

Nov 30, 2008 7:01 AM

Guest :

I would like to thank the writer of this article, it really helped us integrate visual shapes and the embryology of the human face.
We are a group of medical research professionals who recently completed a scientific analysis on beauty.
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Thanks again!

Dec 6, 2008 11:16 PM

Guest :

It's so true what they say about a round face shape, because I have a round face, and I look so much younger than i really am.

Dec 6, 2008 11:17 PM

Guest :

It's so true what they say about a round face shape, because I have a round face, and I look so much younger than i really am.

Dec 9, 2008 11:19 AM

Guest :

can someone tell me how i should have my hair for a disco. my face is round, and i have long, really thinck, straight hair nearly down to my hips. thx!

Dec 14, 2008 6:50 PM

Guest :

I am none of these because I have a little bit of all of these!

Dec 27, 2008 9:50 PM

Guest :

I have a heart shape face! So pretty. :)

Dec 27, 2008 9:50 PM

Guest :

I have a heart shape face! So pretty. :)

Dec 29, 2008 7:20 PM

Guest :

I am a girl in junior high and I need to know what my my face shape is to determine what hairstyle I should do at school. Could sombody possibly help me by providing pictures of each face shape? Thanks! This really means a lot to me.

Jan 27, 2009 3:34 AM

Guest :

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Feb 10, 2009 3:59 AM

Guest :

i have a unique and beautiful face!

Apr 11, 2009 10:45 PM

Guest :

it all depends the features. It doesnt mean u have nice face shape u will look handsome faceshape its just the frame of ur features. If you have oval shape with ugly features u will look fugly

Apr 16, 2009 9:58 AM

Guest :

I have a round face but it is very thin and my cheek bones stick out a lot, what hairstyle would suit me? (Female)

Sep 1, 2009 8:06 AM

Guest :

hi have a square shaped face and i hate it. i'm a girl by the way. i think that it does on look very feminine looking i wish i was a oval face. my face looks fat, i have chubby cheeks too.

Sep 30, 2009 12:46 AM

Guest :

thank ya u helped me in my project

Jan 14, 2010 1:23 AM

Guest :

hey m confused wht face shape i hv my cheeks r broad i.e little bit chubby face. so m confused btween oblong or oval shape.. plz help me out thx

Jan 20, 2010 12:34 AM

Guest :

Oh man, I have got a long face shape with cheekbones standing totally out and I have also got a
But at least I can say that my face is unique.
Do you think a full- pony would suit me?

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