Men, face shape matters

First, let's find out your face shape

There are numerous types of male face shapes: some resemble an oval or diamond, and others may be longer, rounder or square-like.

Another factor to consider is hair density. Though your friend may look great styling his hair a certain way, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s right for you.

Before scheduling your next visit to the barbershop, take our quiz on what haircut fits your face shape.

How dense is your hair?

Experiencing some thinning hair or a
receding hairline

Right in the middle of thin hair and thick hair

Have a full, thick head of hair

How much maintenance are you willing to put in?

Rarely goes to barber,
uses 1-2 products

Go to the barber once a month,
uses 3-4 products

Go to the barber every 2 weeks,
uses 5+ products

What is your face shape?

Your forehead is narrow. Your jaw is wide and prominent.

Your face is long. Your cheekbones and forehead are wider than your round jawline.

Your cheekbones and face length have similar measurements. Your jaw is round.

Your face length is the longest measurement. You have strong cheekbones and a long jaw.

Your face’s length and width are similar in ratio. Your jaw is sharp, not round.

Your face is long. Your forehead, cheekbones and jawline are similar in size.

Triangle face shape

If you have a triangle face shape, you may want to add volume on the top to reduce the pointy look of a triangular face. Think longer, fuller hairdos with short sides.

French crop

Maintenance level: high

Crew cut

Maintenance level: low

Fringe

Maintenance level: medium

Faux hawk

Maintenance level: high

Oval face shape

If you have an oval face shape, you are likely able to pull off almost all men’s hairstyles. However, you can’t go wrong with a classic short back and sides with some length on top.

Slick back

Maintenance level: medium

Side part

Maintenance level: medium

Quiff

Maintenance level: high

Comb over

Maintenance level: low

Round face shape

If you have a round face shape, you may want to pick a men’s hairstyle that adds some length and volume on top. The layers and textures can create definition that will compliment a round shaped face.

Pompadour

Maintenance level: high

Side part

Maintenance level: medium

Comb over

Maintenance level: low

Faux hawk

Maintenance level: high

Diamond face shape

The best hairstyles for diamond face shapes are ones that will add width to the forehead and chin. Going for men’s haircuts that add volume on top will help balance out your facial features.

Comb over

Maintenance level: low

Fringe

Maintenance level: medium

French crop

Maintenance level: high

Slick back

Maintenance level: medium

Square face shape

Your square-shaped face is angular and masculine and goes well with men’s hairstyles featuring short, tight sides. You can also add some length and layers on top to accent your chiseled features.

Buzzcut

Maintenance level: low

French crop

Maintenance level: high

Quiff

Maintenance level: high

Crew cut

Maintenance level: low

Rectangle face shape

Because rectangular or oblong face shapes are longer than they are wide, you may want to go with a hairstyle that isn’t too long on the top and not too short on the sides. Try a textured haircut with a medium length on the top and sides.

Slick back

Maintenance level: medium

Side part

Maintenance level: medium

French crop

Maintenance level: high

Crew cut

Maintenance level: low