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Face Shape Calculator
Compare your face length, forehead, cheekbones and jaw width to explore your closest face-shape family. This free calculator explains the proportions behind its suggestion, then points you toward haircuts, frames and beard ideas. You do not need to upload a photo.
A clearer next step
Less guessing.
More useful ideas.
Answer the questions to get an explained result you can save. No photo, account or payment is required.
- See what your answers mean
- Compare practical next steps
- Save notes for your stylist
How to use the face shape calculator
- 1Pull your hair away from your face and look straight ahead in a mirror.
- 2Measure hairline to chin, then the straight width across your forehead, cheekbones and jaw corners. Use the same unit for all four; do not wrap the tape around your face.
- 3Choose the jaw outline that looks closest to yours and compare the result with the shape guide below.
Method & limitations
We compare face length to the widest horizontal measurement, then compare forehead and jaw width with cheekbone width. Our styling heuristic uses a length-to-width ratio of 1.45 to suggest oblong proportions, widths within roughly 8–10% as similar, and jaw outline to separate softer and more angular shapes. These are editorial thresholds, not medically validated cutoffs. Borderline proportions can fit more than one family.
Method documented by HairSelector · Reviewed · No clinical or professional accuracy validation claimed.
How the seven face shapes differ
Oval describes a longer outline with a softly curved jaw. Round and square have relatively similar length and width, with a softer or more angular outline respectively. Oblong is noticeably longer than wide. Heart usually has more width at the forehead than the jaw, diamond has wider cheekbones, and triangle has a broader jaw. These names describe silhouettes, not attractiveness or a hierarchy.
Measure consistently, not perfectly
For this calculator, jaw width means a straight line between the two jaw corners. Some guides instead double the distance from the chin to one corner; do not mix that method into this form. A straight-on photograph can help you see the outline, but a close selfie can distort proportions. Repeat each measurement using the same technique. If your result changes after a small adjustment, compare both neighboring shape families.
Turn the result into a useful salon conversation
Decide what you want your hairstyle to emphasize: a visible jaw, volume on the sides, height on top, or movement around the cheeks. Then consider hair texture, preferred length and daily styling time. A shape label alone cannot pick a haircut. Save your result and use the haircut finder to narrow the catalog to options that suit your routine.
Common questions
Can I find my face shape without a photo?
Yes. This calculator uses measurements you enter yourself. It does not scan your face or run AI photo detection. The suggestion is approximate and is intended for styling exploration.
Can I have more than one face shape?
Yes. Many outlines sit between familiar labels. Hairline, expression and measuring technique also change the outline. The result gives you a starting family and explains which proportions led to it.
Does it work for men and women?
The same proportions can be compared for anyone. Gender and ethnicity are not inputs, and neither changes the calculation. Personal style matters more than rigid shape rules.
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