35 Best Hairstyles for Diamond Face That Balance Cheekbones and Jaw

Looking for hairstyles for a diamond face? You are in the right place. A diamond face has a narrower forehead and chin, with cheekbones as the widest point. That is a striking, elegant shape, and the best hairstyles for it simply soften the cheekbones and add a little width at the forehead and jaw.

In this guide, you will find 35 hairstyles for diamond faces, organised by what actually helps: jaw-length bobs, curtain and side-swept bangs, lobs with volume at the ends, long layers that start below the cheeks, texture placed low, colour that brightens the ends, and updos with jaw-length pieces. Each style is easy to read and easy to try.

Key Takeaways

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• Add width at the forehead: Curtain bangs, side-swept bangs and deep side parts widen a narrower forehead.
• Add width at the jaw: Chin-length bobs, full ends, flipped ends and jaw-length layers widen a narrower chin.
• Keep volume off the cheeks: Smooth the sides at cheek level, and put texture and fullness at the ends instead.
• Start layers below the cheekbones: Short layers at the cheeks widen the widest point; longer layers soften it.
• Height helps, width at the sides does not: Crown lift is flattering, but wide side volume at the cheeks is not.

Why These Hairstyles Suit a Diamond Face

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A diamond face is defined by its cheekbones, with a narrower forehead above and a narrower, sometimes pointed chin below. The styles in this guide work with that shape by balancing it: a little width at the top, a little width at the bottom, and a smooth line through the middle.

That is the whole idea. You are not hiding your cheekbones. You are choosing a shape that shows them off, with width at the forehead and jaw to balance them. If a style feels like you, and it adds width where you are narrow, it probably suits you.

The Golden Rule for Diamond Faces

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Add width at the forehead, add width at the jaw, and keep the cheeks smooth. Pick at least one width trick, and the style will usually work. Curtain bangs widen the forehead. A chin bob widens the jaw. Two of the three is even better.

Two habits break the rule. First, very short layers or big curls at cheek level, which widen the widest point. Second, a very short, cropped fringe, which narrows the forehead further. Soften the fringe, move the volume down, and the balance comes back.

Quick Picks by Hair Type and by Goal

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• Long hair: Long layers with soft face-framing pieces, long wavy layers with full ends, straight long hair with blunt ends.
• Medium hair: Textured lob with volume at the jaw, wavy lob with volume at the ends, feathered midi with flipped ends.
• Short hair: Chin-length bob with fullness at the ends, A-line bob longer in front, pixie with volume on top and a long fringe.
• Curly hair: Defined curls with jaw-length layers, curly bob with chin volume.
• Fine hair: Fine hair layered cut with jaw fullness, wispy bangs with shoulder-length layers.
• Thick hair: Thick hair internal layers to remove cheek bulk, wolf cut with soft jaw layers.
• Bangs: Curtain bangs with long layers, side-swept bangs with a midi cut, wispy bangs.
• Updos: High ponytail with soft jaw tendrils, half-up style with crown volume, low bun with soft jaw pieces.
• Colour: Face-framing highlights at forehead and jaw, balayage with lighter ends, warm caramel dimension through the ends.

1. Chin-Length Bob with Fullness at the Ends

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A chin-length bob ends where a diamond face is naturally narrowest, so fullness at the ends adds welcome width at the jaw. Keep the top smooth and the sides close to the head, so volume does not pile up at the cheekbones. The result balances wide cheekbones with a softer, fuller jawline.

Best for: Diamond faces with straight or slightly wavy hair that want a short, balancing cut.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush.
2. Turn the ends slightly under.
3. Keep the sides flat at cheek level.
4. Finish with shine serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a chin-length bob with full ends, and no extra volume at the cheekbones.

2. Long Layers with Soft Face-Framing Pieces

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Long layers keep length past the shoulders, while face-framing pieces start below the cheekbones and fall toward the jaw. That placement draws the eye down, past the widest point of the face, and adds soft width lower down. It is a gentle, low-risk way to balance a diamond shape.

Best for: Diamond faces that want to keep length and soften strong cheekbones.

How to style:

1. Apply leave-in cream to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry face pieces down and away.
3. Smooth the lengths.
4. Shake the front pieces out softly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long layers with face-framing pieces starting below the cheekbone, blending toward the jaw.

3. Curtain Bangs with Long Layers

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Curtain bangs part in the middle and curve to each side, adding soft width across a narrower forehead. With long layers underneath, the eye travels down to the jaw, so the whole face looks more balanced. Keep the bangs long, from the cheekbone down, so they blend rather than cut across the cheeks.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a fringe that widens the forehead gently.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry bangs forward, then sweep to each side.
2. Smooth lengths down.
3. Add root spray for lift.
4. Keep the part soft.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long curtain bangs starting at the cheekbone, with long layers underneath.

4. Side-Swept Bangs with a Midi Cut

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Side-swept bangs sweep diagonally across the forehead, adding width and a soft diagonal line where a diamond face is narrow. A midi cut, between shoulder and chest, keeps length at the jaw and below. Together they soften cheekbones without hiding the face.

Best for: Diamond faces that want an everyday fringe and medium length.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry the fringe to one side with a round brush.
2. Smooth the midi cut under.
3. Bend the ends slightly.
4. Set with light spray.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long side-swept bangs blending into a midi cut, never a short, thick block.

5. Wispy Bangs with Shoulder-Length Layers

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Wispy bangs are light and see-through, so they soften a narrow forehead without covering it in a heavy block. Shoulder-length layers add movement at the jaw, which balances the cheekbones. It is a good first fringe for a diamond face.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a light, low-commitment fringe.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry bangs forward lightly.
2. Smooth layers down.
3. Keep bangs piecey with a little cream.
4. Trim bangs every few weeks.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for wispy, light bangs with shoulder-length layers and fullness at the ends.

6. Textured Lob with Volume at the Jaw

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A textured lob sits around the collarbone, and its texture is placed low, not high at the cheeks. Volume at the jaw widens the narrow lower face, while a smooth top keeps cheekbones from looking wider. It is modern, relaxed, and very flattering on a diamond shape.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a medium cut with movement at the jaw.

How to style:

1. Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry smooth on top.
3. Curl mid-lengths loosely.
4. Shake out for soft jaw volume.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a textured lob with volume kept at the jaw, not at the cheekbones.

7. A-Line Bob Longer in Front

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An A-line bob is shorter at the back and longer in front, with the front pieces reaching the jaw or chin. Those longer front pieces add width exactly where a diamond face needs it, while the angled line softens the cheekbones. Keep the ends soft, not razor sharp.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a short, defined bob with jaw width.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush.
2. Smooth front pieces down and forward.
3. Bend ends slightly inward.
4. Finish with shine serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for an A-line bob with the front at jaw length and softened ends.

8. Blunt Bob with Curtain Bangs

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A blunt bob gives a solid, full edge at the jaw, which widens the lower face at once. Curtain bangs add width at the forehead, so the top and bottom of the face balance the cheekbones in between. Keep cheek-level volume low so the shape stays clean.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a sharp, polished short cut.

How to style:

1. Blow-dry bangs forward, then sweep to each side.
2. Smooth the bob under.
3. Keep sides flat at the cheeks.
4. Finish with serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a blunt bob at jaw length with long curtain bangs.

9. Shaggy Bob with Jaw-Length Layers

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A shaggy bob adds texture without adding width at the cheeks, if its shortest layers stay below the cheekbones. Jaw-length layers give the lower face movement and fullness, which softens a pointed chin. The finish is relaxed, not boxy.

Best for: Diamond faces with wavy or textured hair that want a relaxed bob.

How to style:

1. Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
2. Diffuse or air-dry, pulling down.
3. Scrunch ends lightly.
4. Piece out ends with wax.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a shaggy bob with layers from the jaw down, not short layers at the cheeks.

10. Pixie with Volume on Top and a Long Fringe

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A diamond face can wear a pixie, if the fringe is long enough to widen the forehead. Height on top plus a long, side-swept fringe adds width up top, while short, tapered sides keep cheekbones from looking wider. Avoid a very short, cropped fringe, which narrows the forehead further.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a short, confident cut with forehead width.

How to style:

1. Apply mousse to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry the top up and to one side.
3. Sweep the long fringe diagonally.
4. Set with light wax.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a pixie with height on top, a long side-swept fringe, and tapered sides.

11. Side-Swept Pixie with Soft Sides

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This pixie keeps the sides soft rather than shaved close, so the head shape does not emphasise the cheekbones. The long side-swept fringe crosses the forehead diagonally, adding width and softness. It is short, feminine, and easy to style.

Best for: Diamond faces with straight or wavy hair that want a soft short cut.

How to style:

1. Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry the top forward and to one side.
3. Piece out ends with wax.
4. Keep sides smooth.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a side-swept pixie with soft sides and a fringe long enough to cross the forehead.

12. Wavy Lob with Volume at the Ends

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Loose waves on a lob look best on a diamond face when the waves build toward the ends, not at the cheeks. That lower volume widens the jaw area and lets the cheekbones look softer by contrast. Keep waves large and relaxed.

Best for: Diamond faces with natural wave, or hair that holds a loose wave.

How to style:

1. Apply curl cream to damp hair.
2. Twist large sections around a wand.
3. Shake out gently.
4. Set with flexible spray.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a lob cut for loose waves, with the fullest waves at the ends.

13. Beach Waves Starting Below the Cheeks

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Beach waves are relaxed and sun-kissed, but on a diamond face the starting point matters. Start the waves below the cheekbones, so volume sits in the lengths and at the jaw, not wide at the sides. The long fall then balances the face beautifully.

Best for: Diamond faces with long hair that want a relaxed, holiday-ready look.

How to style:

1. Apply sea salt spray to damp hair.
2. Twist sections around a wand from below the cheeks.
3. Shake out gently.
4. Set lightly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long layers that hold beach waves starting below the cheekbone.

14. Long Wavy Layers with Full Ends

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Long wavy layers give movement without a heavy, wide shape at the cheeks, if the layers stay long. Full, wavy ends add width at the lower face, which is exactly what balances wide cheekbones and a narrow chin. Keep the top smooth for contrast.

Best for: Diamond faces with wavy hair that want to keep length.

How to style:

1. Apply curl cream to damp hair.
2. Diffuse loosely, pulling down.
3. Scrunch ends for fullness.
4. Add oil to the ends.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long wavy layers with a fairly full perimeter at the ends.

15. Defined Curls with Jaw-Length Layers

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Defined curls need layers that fall past the cheekbones, or curls can stack wide at the sides. Jaw-length layers let curls spring softly at the lower face, adding width at the jaw and softening the cheekbones. Keep the shortest layers below the chin area, not at the cheeks.

Best for: Diamond faces with naturally curly hair.

How to style:

1. Apply curl cream to damp hair.
2. Scrunch and diffuse on low heat.
3. Do not brush out dry curls.
4. Add oil to the ends.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a curly cut with layers from the jaw down, cut with curls in mind.

16. Curly Bob with Chin Volume

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A curly bob works for a diamond face when its volume lands at the chin, not at the cheeks. The curls frame the jaw with soft fullness, while a smooth crown keeps the top balanced. It is a joyful, defined short cut that flatters the shape.

Best for: Diamond faces with curly hair that want a short, full cut.

How to style:

1. Apply curl cream to damp hair.
2. Diffuse, lifting only lightly at the crown.
3. Scrunch at the ends.
4. Shake out once dry.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a curly bob with volume at the chin and a smooth crown, not wide at the cheeks.

17. Straight Long Hair with Blunt Ends

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Straight long hair with blunt ends adds a solid, wide edge at the bottom, which visually widens a narrow chin. A centre or side part keeps the forehead open, and the long, sleek fall softens the cheekbones. It is simple, polished, and very effective.

Best for: Diamond faces with straight hair that want a sleek, low-effort cut.

How to style:

1. Apply smoothing cream and heat protectant.
2. Blow-dry in sections, pulling down.
3. Flat-iron lightly if needed.
4. Finish with shine serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for long, straight hair with blunt ends and only light face-framing layers.

18. Sleek Midi Cut with a Side Part

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A sleek midi cut ends between shoulder and chest, and a side part adds a diagonal line across the forehead. That diagonal widens the forehead visually, while the sleek lengths keep cheekbones soft. Keep the ends full for jaw width.

Best for: Diamond faces with straight hair that want a polished medium cut.

How to style:

1. Apply smoothing cream to damp hair.
2. Part to one side.
3. Blow-dry smooth, lifting roots at the part.
4. Finish with serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a sleek midi cut with a side part and full, soft ends.

19. Deep Side Part with Crown Lift

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A deep side part sweeps a large section of hair across the forehead, instantly adding width where a diamond face is narrow. Crown lift adds height without width at the cheeks, and the long sweep softens the cheekbones. It is a glamorous, easy evening look.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a glamorous parting change without a cut.

How to style:

1. Part deeply to one side while damp.
2. Blow-dry the lifted side up and back.
3. Sweep hair across the forehead.
4. Set with spray.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that hold a deep side part, with front pieces long enough to sweep.

20. Half-Up Style with Crown Volume and Face Pieces

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A half-up style lifts the top section for height, while face pieces fall from the jaw down, not from the cheeks. The crown height balances the face vertically, and the long lengths underneath keep width at the jaw. It is perfect for days out and family events.

Best for: Diamond faces with medium to long hair that like half-up styles.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown lightly.
2. Gather the top half loosely.
3. Leave jaw-length face pieces out.
4. Secure with a soft tie.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that stay in a half-up style, with face pieces from the jaw down.

21. High Ponytail with Soft Jaw Tendrils

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A high ponytail adds height, but on a diamond face the tendrils matter most. Pull out soft pieces that reach the jaw, not short pieces that end at the cheeks, so the lower face gains width. Keep the top smooth and the ponytail full at the ends.

Best for: Diamond faces with medium to long hair that want an easy, flattering updo.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown lightly for height.
2. Gather hair high and secure it.
3. Pull out soft jaw-length pieces.
4. Smooth flyaways lightly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers with long face-framing pieces, so a ponytail still has jaw-length tendrils.

22. Low Bun with Soft Jaw Pieces

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A low bun can flatter a diamond face if it is loose, with height on top and soft pieces at the jaw. The height balances the face, and the jaw pieces add width low down, while tight, scraped-back hair would emphasise the cheekbones. Keep it textured, not severe.

Best for: Diamond faces that want an elegant, easy updo.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown lightly.
2. Gather hair low and loosely.
3. Twist and pin, leaving texture.
4. Pull out soft jaw pieces.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers with long face-framing pieces, so a low bun keeps soft pieces out.

23. Side Braid with Loose Volume

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A side braid sweeps hair diagonally across the face, softening the cheekbones with one gentle line. Keep the braid loose and full at the ends, and keep crown volume light, so width lands low, not at the sides. It is a pretty, everyday detail.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a pretty, everyday detail.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown lightly.
2. Sweep hair to one side.
3. Braid loosely, pulling the braid apart slightly.
4. Pin back softly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that braid well to one side, with soft ends and fullness at the braid tip.

24. Vintage Waves with a Side Part

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Vintage waves are smooth, sculpted S-waves, and a side part adds a glamorous diagonal across the forehead. On a diamond face, keep the waves smooth at the cheeks and fuller toward the ends, so the jaw gains width. They are perfect for weddings and special nights.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a glamorous look for occasions.

How to style:

1. Apply setting cream to damp hair.
2. Curl sections in the same direction.
3. Brush out gently into S-waves.
4. Set with strong-hold spray.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for even layers that hold a vintage wave, at shoulder length or longer.

25. Tousled Shag with Layers Below the Cheeks

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A tousled shag is deliberately undone, but on a diamond face its layers must start below the cheekbones. That way texture and movement land at the jaw, not wide at the sides, and the pointed chin looks softer. It is great if you hate perfect, stiff hair.

Best for: Diamond faces with wavy or textured hair that want a modern, undone cut.

How to style:

1. Apply texturising spray to dry hair.
2. Scrunch and twist small sections.
3. Shake out for a tousled finish.
4. Set lightly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a tousled shag with layers from below the cheekbone down, and fullness at the jaw.

26. Wolf Cut with Soft Jaw Layers

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A wolf cut mixes shaggy layers on top with longer lengths underneath. On a diamond face, keep the face layers long and soft, falling to the jaw, so the top does not widen the cheeks. The long lengths underneath add lower-face width and balance.

Best for: Diamond faces with thick or wavy hair that want a trendy, textured cut.

How to style:

1. Apply texturising cream to damp hair.
2. Diffuse, lifting the crown lightly.
3. Scrunch lengths lightly.
4. Piece out ends with wax.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a wolf cut with soft, long face layers reaching the jaw, not short layers at the cheeks.

27. Feathered Midi Cut with Flipped Ends

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A feathered midi cut tapers gently, and flipping the ends outward adds width exactly at the jaw. That outward flip is a classic diamond-face trick: it widens the narrow lower face while the top stays smooth. It grows out very well.

Best for: Diamond faces with straight to wavy hair that want a soft, moving cut.

How to style:

1. Apply cream to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry or air-dry.
3. Flip ends outward with a round brush.
4. Brush out lightly.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for a feathered midi cut with ends that can flip outward at the jaw.

28. Fine Hair: Layered Cut with Jaw Fullness

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Fine hair can fall flat at the jaw, which makes a diamond face look even narrower below. Light layers through the lengths, with a fairly full perimeter, add body where it counts. Avoid over-layering, which thins the ends and loses that jaw width.

Best for: Diamond faces with fine or thinning hair.

How to style:

1. Apply mousse to damp roots and lengths.
2. Blow-dry with a round brush, lifting lightly.
3. Curl large sections loosely.
4. Brush out gently.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for light layers for volume with a full perimeter, keeping the ends fairly thick.

29. Thick Hair: Internal Layers to Remove Cheek Bulk

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Thick hair can add unwanted width at the cheekbones if it is cut in short, wide layers. Internal layers remove bulk from inside, so the outside shape stays smooth at the cheeks and fuller at the ends. On a diamond face, that lighter, downward fall is much more flattering.

Best for: Diamond faces with thick, heavy hair.

How to style:

1. Apply smoothing cream to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry in sections, pulling down.
3. Smooth flyaways with serum.
4. Shake out for movement.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for internal layers to remove weight at the cheeks, not short surface layers that add width.

30. Face-Framing Highlights at Forehead and Jaw

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Face-framing highlights brighten the face, but placement matters for a diamond shape. Lighter pieces at the temples widen the forehead, and lighter pieces toward the ends draw the eye to the jaw. Keep the cheek area softer and less contrasted, so cheekbones do not stand out more.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a brighter face without full colour.

How to style:

1. Use colour-safe shampoo.
2. Blow-dry face pieces down and away.
3. Smooth lengths down.
4. Add shine serum.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for soft highlights at the temples and toward the ends, kept subtle at the cheeks.

31. Balayage with Lighter Ends

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Balayage paints colour by hand, with darker roots and lighter ends. That lighter, brighter finish at the ends draws attention downward, toward the jaw, which balances wide cheekbones. Through long layers, the colour shows best as it falls downward, and it grows out softly.

Best for: Diamond faces that want low-maintenance colour with length.

How to style:

1. Use colour-safe shampoo.
2. Blow-dry with a round brush.
3. Curl a few sections loosely.
4. Add oil to the ends for shine.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for balayage through long layers, with the lightest pieces toward the ends.

32. Warm Caramel Dimension Through the Ends

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Warm caramel highlights add warmth and depth, especially when they build toward the ends rather than sitting at the cheeks. The warm, blended dimension through the lengths keeps the look soft, and the brighter ends widen the lower face visually. Warmth suits most diamond faces beautifully.

Best for: Diamond faces that want warm, sun-kissed colour.

How to style:

1. Use colour-safe shampoo.
2. Blow-dry with a round brush.
3. Add oil to the ends for shine.
4. Refresh highlights every 8 to 10 weeks.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for warm caramel dimension through the lengths, brightest toward the ends.

33. Espresso Brown with Subtle Jaw Highlights

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Deep espresso brown with subtle highlights is rich, glossy, and low-maintenance. Placing the subtlest lighter pieces near the jaw, rather than at the cheeks, adds gentle width low down without emphasising the cheekbones. It is a natural, expensive-looking finish.

Best for: Diamond faces that want rich, natural-looking colour.

How to style:

1. Use colour-safe shampoo.
2. Blow-dry smooth.
3. Add shine serum.
4. Refresh the gloss every 8 weeks.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for espresso brown with subtle, blended highlights near the jaw, not bold stripes at the cheeks.

34. Occasion Updo with Crown Height and Jaw Pieces

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For special occasions, an updo with crown height turns a simple style into an evening look. Lift the crown first, pin the hair up loosely, and leave soft pieces that reach the jaw. On a diamond face, the height plus the jaw pieces frame the face without covering the cheekbones tightly.

Best for: Diamond faces that want an updo they can dress up for events.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown lightly.
2. Curl large sections loosely.
3. Pin hair up loosely, leaving jaw pieces out.
4. Set with spray.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers that pin up well, with long face-framing pieces reaching the jaw.

35. Messy Low Ponytail with Jaw Tendrils

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A messy low ponytail is relaxed and practical, and on a diamond face it works when it is loose, not scraped back. Keep volume at the crown light, let the ponytail sit full at the ends, and pull out soft tendrils that reach the jaw. The lower fullness balances the cheekbones.

Best for: Diamond faces that want a relaxed, everyday tied-back style.

How to style:

1. Tease the crown very lightly.
2. Gather hair low and loosely.
3. Pull out soft jaw tendrils.
4. Loosen the ponytail slightly for texture.

What to ask your stylist: Ask for layers with long face pieces, so a low ponytail still has soft jaw tendrils.

Hairstyles to Be Careful With (and How to Soften Them)

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There are no banned hairstyles for diamond faces, only versions that need softening. If you love one of these, the tweak usually makes it work.

• Short layers at the cheeks: Layers ending at the cheekbones widen the widest point. Tweak: keep face layers from the jaw down.
• Big curls at cheek level: Wide, bouncy curls at the cheeks emphasise cheekbones. Tweak: keep curls long, with fullness at the ends.
• Very short, cropped fringe: A short fringe narrows the forehead further. Tweak: choose curtain, side-swept, or wispy bangs, kept long.
• Very tight, scraped-back updo: No soft pieces and no jaw width can emphasise the cheekbones. Tweak: lift the crown and pull out jaw-length pieces.
• Centre part with flat, one-length hair and thin ends: Thin ends narrow the jaw. Tweak: add blunt or full ends, or flip the ends outward.

Best Picks by Goal

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• Most versatile: Long layers with soft face-framing pieces, textured lob with volume at the jaw, side-swept bangs with a midi cut.
• Most glamorous: Deep side part with crown lift, vintage waves with a side part, occasion updo with crown height and jaw pieces.
• Short and confident: Chin-length bob with fullness at the ends, A-line bob longer in front, pixie with volume on top and a long fringe.
• Low maintenance: Tousled shag with layers below the cheeks, beach waves starting below the cheeks, messy low ponytail with jaw tendrils.
• Curly hair: Defined curls with jaw-length layers, curly bob with chin volume.
• Fine hair: Fine hair layered cut with jaw fullness, blunt bob with curtain bangs.
• Occasions: Occasion updo with crown height and jaw pieces, high ponytail with soft jaw tendrils, vintage waves with a side part.

Styling Routine

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Start with your parting: Part your hair the way you will wear it, while it is damp. A diamond-face style looks best when the parting and the forehead width are set first.

Keep the cheeks smooth: Smooth the sides at cheek level, whether you blow-dry or air-dry. You do not need flat hair, just no extra width at the sides.

Shape fullness at the jaw: Use a round brush, a wand, or your fingers to add fullness at the ends. Turn the ends under for polish, or flip them out for extra jaw width.

Check the face: Before you leave, check the front view. Your forehead and jaw should look a little wider, and your cheekbones should look soft, not emphasised by side volume.

What to Ask Your Stylist: Checklist

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• Show 2 to 3 photos of the exact length and texture you want, on a diamond face if possible.
• Say: I have a diamond face, so I want width at the forehead and jaw, not volume at the cheeks.
• Say what hair type you have, and how much time you style each morning.
• Ask about layers for your hair type, especially if it is fine, thick, or curly, and where the shortest layer should start.
• Ask about bangs: curtain, side-swept, or wispy, rather than a short cropped fringe.
• Ask how the cut will look tied up, half-up, and air-dried, not just blow-dried.
• Ask how often to trim to keep the shape, usually every 6 to 8 weeks for medium cuts, and 4 to 6 weeks for pixies and bobs.
• Ask what product gives your cut fullness at the ends without weighing it down.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the best hairstyle for a diamond face?

A chin-length bob with fullness at the ends is one of the safest best choices for a diamond face, because it adds width exactly at the narrow jaw. If you prefer length, long layers with face-framing pieces starting below the cheekbone give the same balancing effect.

Can diamond faces wear short hair?

Yes, diamond faces can wear short hair very well. The key is a long fringe to widen the forehead and fullness at the jaw, as in a chin-length bob or a pixie with volume on top and a long fringe. Avoid a very short cropped fringe, which narrows the forehead.

Are bangs good for a diamond face?

Soft, long bangs are very good for a diamond face. Curtain bangs, side-swept bangs, and wispy bangs all add width across a narrower forehead. Avoid a short, thick, straight-across fringe, which can make the forehead look even narrower.

What is the best parting for a diamond face?

A side part is usually the best parting for a diamond face. It creates a diagonal line and adds width across the forehead. A deep side part adds even more sweep. A centre part can also work, if the hair has curtain bangs or full ends at the jaw.

Does a bob suit a diamond face?

Yes, a bob suits a diamond face, if it ends at the chin or jaw and has full ends. Keep the sides smooth at the cheeks, so the bob widens the jaw without widening the cheekbones. An A-line bob, longer in front, is the safest bob version.

What hairstyle suits curly hair and a diamond face?

Defined curls with jaw-length layers suit curly hair and a diamond face best. Layers from the jaw down let curls fall with fullness at the lower face, instead of stacking wide at the cheeks. A curly bob with chin volume is another good choice.

What hairstyle suits fine hair and a diamond face?

A layered cut with jaw fullness suits fine hair and a diamond face best. Light layers add body, and a fairly full perimeter keeps width at the jaw. Avoid over-layering, which can make the ends look thin and the jaw look narrower.

What hairstyle suits thick hair and a diamond face?

Internal layers to remove cheek bulk suit thick hair and a diamond face best. They take weight out from inside, so the outside shape stays smooth at the cheeks and fuller at the ends. Avoid short surface layers, which can add width at the sides.

What updos suit a diamond face?

Updos with jaw-length pieces suit a diamond face best. A high ponytail with soft jaw tendrils, a half-up style with crown volume, and a low bun with soft jaw pieces all work. In each case, keep the style loose and leave pieces that reach the jaw.

How often should I trim a hairstyle for a diamond face?

Every 6 to 8 weeks is a good rhythm for most medium and long cuts for a diamond face. Bobs and pixies need a trim every 4 to 6 weeks to keep their jaw fullness and fringe length. Bangs may need a light trim every 3 to 4 weeks.

Conclusion

A hairstyle for a diamond face is not about changing your face. It is about choosing width at the forehead and jaw, and a smooth line through the cheeks, that shows off your cheekbones with a little more balance.

Pick the style from this list that fits your hair type, your daily routine, and how much styling time you have each morning. Save a photo, take the what-to-ask line for that style to your stylist, and enjoy a cut that feels like you every day, not just on salon day.

Which of these 35 hairstyles for diamond faces will you try next? Tell us in the comments, and share this guide with a friend who has a diamond face and is thinking about a new cut.