Diamond face, men's cuts
Hairstyles for a diamond face: men's cuts
A diamond face has wide cheekbones and a narrower forehead and jaw. A men's hairstyle can add width at the top and bottom, or keep the sides moderate so the cheekbones do not look like the only wide line.
Very tight sides with a wide top repeat the shape. The cuts below keep a little weight at the temple and leave the length textured rather than sharp.
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What works, and where it sits
A diamond face needs width above and below the cheekbones. The picks add width at the forehead or the jaw, while the avoids concentrate width at cheek height or remove it from the temple.
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Textured top with short sides
A textured top adds height and a little width at the forehead. Keep the sides short but not skin-tight, so the cheekbones have some company.
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Soft bangs
Bangs that falls across the forehead adds width at the narrowest part of the face. Keep them piecey and a little uneven.
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Classic side part
A side part with medium sides adds a diagonal across the forehead and width at the temple. It is a reliable option for a diamond face.
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Medium layers
A medium cut with layers around the ear and jaw adds width at the bottom of the face. Avoid a style that is wide exactly at the cheekbone.
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Swept-back cut with soft sides
Sweeping the hair back adds length without a hard line. Keep the sides soft rather than clipped so the temple does not disappear.
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What works against it
None of these is a rule. They are the choices that tend to undo the balance the rest of the page builds.
Wide sides at cheekbone height
Hair that flares at the temple and the cheek adds width exactly where the face is widest.
A high, tight fade with a narrow top
It makes the forehead look narrower and the cheekbones sharper. A slightly wider top or bangs balance it.
In practice
Men's hairstyles for a diamond face: what to ask for
Ask for a textured top with moderate sides and soft bangs. The bangs add width at the forehead, and the moderate sides stop the cheekbones from looking like the only wide line.
Very tight sides with a wide top repeat the diamond. A little weight at the temple and texture through the length keeps the outline balanced. If your hair is straight, a slight wave or a messy finish helps.
A short beard that adds a little width at the jaw balances the prominent cheek. Keep the beard close at the sides and a little fuller at the chin rather than wide all the way down.
If you wear your hair very short, the cheekbones will dominate. That can be a good look, but it is a different reading from the one this page describes. If you want balance, leave enough length at the temple and the front to add width at the top and bottom of the face. A barber can taper the sides without taking them to the skin, which keeps the outline softer.
Questions
Questions about haircuts for men
Can a diamond face wear a buzz cut?
Yes, if the hairline is soft and the sides are not tapered too high. A very tight buzz exposes the narrow forehead and makes the cheekbones more prominent.
Should a diamond face have bangs?
Soft bangs help because they add width at the forehead. A heavy straight bangs can work too, but keep them textured.
What length is best for a diamond face?
Short to medium, with texture. Very long hair pulled back tightens the temples and emphasises the cheekbones.