Best Haircuts for a Diamond Face Shape
6 flattering cuts, ranked. Plus what to avoid + celebrity examples.
The most flattering cuts
These cuts work with your diamond proportions instead of fighting them. Save this for your next salon visit.
1. Curtain Bangs
Width at the forehead balances your wide cheekbones.
2. Side-sweep with Volume on Top
Lifts the forehead, balancing the diamond's narrow top.
3. Chin-length Cuts
Adds visual width at the chin, balancing the cheekbone width.
4. Soft Waves
Soft texture frames cheekbones without making them look wider.
5. Lob
Modern, neutral length. Doesn't pull attention to cheekbone width.
6. Long Layers Starting at Cheekbones
Adds movement and softness at your widest point.
What to avoid
These can flatten your features or exaggerate the wrong proportions:
- Styles tight at the cheekbones: makes them look wider
- Very short pixies: accentuates a narrow chin
- Anything that exposes the full cheekbone width with no framing
Celebrities with a diamond face
Real-world references for haircut inspiration.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best haircut for a diamond face?
Curtain bangs are the top pick for a diamond face. They add width at the forehead, which balances out the prominent cheekbones in the middle of your face. A side-sweep with volume on top also works because the lift at the forehead balances the diamond's narrow top. Chin-length cuts are another great option because they add visual width at the chin.
What haircuts should diamond faces avoid?
Skip styles that pull tight at the cheekbones, because they make your widest point look even wider. Very short pixie cuts can also be tricky for diamond shapes, since they make your narrow chin look even narrower. Stay away from anything that fully exposes the cheekbone width with no framing layers around your face. You want soft pieces that frame and balance your features.
Can a diamond face wear bangs?
Yes, and bangs are one of the best things you can do for a diamond face. Curtain bangs are the top choice because they add width at the forehead, which balances your wide cheekbones. Side-swept bangs work too. Stay away from really short blunt bangs that pull attention to your cheekbone width without softening it.
What's the difference between a diamond and a heart face?
Both have a narrow chin, but the widest point is different. A heart face is widest at the forehead and tapers down. A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with both the forehead AND the chin narrower. If you trace your face shape and it looks like an upside-down triangle, you're heart. If it looks like a diamond on its side (point at top, point at bottom), you're diamond.
Not sure if you have a diamond face?
The fastest way to know your face shape: take the 6-question quiz or measure your face with a tape measure. For the most accurate read, scan your face on Glowprint: the app analyzes your actual proportions in 30 seconds.