Face shape comparison

Heart vs. Diamond Face Shape

Heart and diamond face shapes can both taper toward the chin and feature high cheekbones. The clearest difference is where the face reaches its widest point.

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Heart face shape reference portrait
Heart
Diamond face shape reference portrait
Diamond

Why they feel similar

A tapered chin is shared by both patterns. Step back from the mirror or photo and notice whether the forehead or the cheekbones creates the widest horizontal line.

Heart
Diamond

Widest area

Usually opens at the forehead or upper cheek area.

Usually reaches its widest point at the cheekbones.

Forehead

Often feels broader than the jaw and can be a defining feature.

Usually reads narrower than the cheekbones.

Useful styling question

How can you balance upper-face width with the jaw area?

How can you soften or celebrate prominent cheekbones?