Hairstyles
- •Chin-length texture can add visual width lower on the face.
- •Side-swept or curtain fringe can soften the forehead line.
- •Keep crown volume controlled and add movement below the cheekbones.
Heart Face Shape
A heart contour is widest at the forehead and temples, narrows through the cheeks, and tapers to a pointed chin. The strong difference between a broad upper face and a narrow lower one is the defining pattern, and the pointed chin is what separates it from the profiles that also have wide foreheads.
Check your own shape free →How to tell if your face is heart
These visual cues can be checked in a mirror. If several do not fit, compare the neighbouring profiles below.
- 01
The forehead is the widest part of the face, wider than the jaw by a clear margin.
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The chin comes to a visible point rather than a flat or rounded edge.
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The jaw is narrow and the taper from cheek to chin is noticeable.
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A widow's peak at the hairline is common but not required.
What the detector matches you against
These are the exact reference values the heart profile uses. Your photo is scored against all seven profiles on these five measurements, and the closest ones are returned as percentages rather than a single label.
| Measurement | Heart reference | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Face length / cheek width | 1.42 | Visible upper-face landmark to chin, divided by cheek-level landmark width; the model does not detect the exact hairline. |
| Forehead / cheek width | 0.98 | Temple-level width as a share of cheek width. |
| Jaw / cheek width | 0.70 | Jaw-corner width as a share of cheek width. |
| Jaw corner angle | 152° | Higher is a softer, more curved corner; lower is a squarer one. |
| Chin taper angle | 94° | Higher is a broader chin; lower is a more pointed one. |
These reference values are hand-set design choices, not population averages fitted to a labelled dataset. They define what this tool means by heart; another calculator using different landmarks will place the boundaries elsewhere.
If heart does not feel right
What tends to suit a heart face
These are visual-balance conventions, not rules. They describe where volume, width or a line is usually placed to work with or against the natural contour — and either direction is a valid choice.
Glasses
- •Bottom-emphasised or softly rounded frames can balance the lower face.
- •Lightweight rims keep the forehead area from feeling crowded.
- •A low-set temple can reduce emphasis at the upper corners.
Beard shapes
- •Fuller growth along the jaw adds width where the contour is narrowest.
- •A squared-off beard gives the chin a broader edge if balance is the goal.
- •A narrow goatee emphasises the existing point rather than balancing it.
Contour and makeup
- •Light contour at the temples and along the upper forehead reduces the width at the top.
- •Blush placed lower on the cheek draws attention downward.
- •Highlighting the centre of the chin can make the taper look less abrupt.
Earrings, necklines and hats
- •Earrings that widen toward the bottom — teardrops, triangles — add visual weight at the jaw.
- •Boat and wide necklines add width low in the frame.
- •Frames that are lighter at the top and rounded at the bottom balance the forehead.
About the heart shape
Measure your own face free →Do I need a widow's peak to have a heart-shaped face?+
No. The widow's peak is a common association but not a measurement. What defines the profile is a forehead clearly wider than the jaw combined with a pointed chin — both of which this detector measures.
What is the difference between heart and diamond?+
Where the face is widest. Heart is widest at the forehead; diamond is widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead. Both taper to a point at the chin, so the forehead measurement is what separates them.
All face shapes
Oval
Moderately long, with the forehead a little wider than the jaw and a softly rounded chin.
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Round
Similar in length and width, with a soft jaw that curves instead of turning a corner.
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Square
Short and wide like a round face, but with a jaw that turns a clear corner below the ear.
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Oblong
The longest of the seven profiles, with widths that stay fairly even from forehead to jaw.
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Diamond
Widest at the cheekbones, with both a narrow forehead and a narrow, pointed chin.
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Triangle
A jaw wider than the forehead — the inverse of the heart profile.
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