Find Face Shapes Scientifically
It's all very well outlining yourself in a mirror, but did you know you could scientifically find your real face shape? Indeed this is the case, and this article will tell you how to do it!
Steps
- Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement.
- Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
- Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Write down the measurement.
- Measure from your hairline to your chin.
- Check to see which face shape applies to you:
- Oval Face - The length is equal to one and a half times width.
- Round Face - Your face is as wide as it is long, give or take a small amount.
- Oblong Face - Your face is longer than it is wide.
- Heart Shaped Face - Your face is narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones and/or forehead.
- Square Face - Your face is about as wide as it is long, give or take a small amount, but your jawline is sharper than that of a round face.
- Diamond Face - Your face is widest at the cheekbones, with narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.
Tips
- Get a cut that suits your face shape! There are many wikiHow articles on choosing the correct cut to suit your face.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Notepad
- Pen or pencil
