Diamond Face Shape Hairstyles for Women: 8 Styles That Balance Narrow Forehead & Jaw

The diamond face shape is one of the rarest and most striking — wide, prominent cheekbones that narrow significantly at both the forehead and jaw. Celebrities like Rihanna, Halle Berry, and Vanessa Hudgens have diamond-shaped faces.

The styling goal for a diamond face is the opposite of most other face shapes: instead of slimming or elongating, you want to add width at the top (forehead) and bottom (jaw) to balance the wide cheekbones in the middle.

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How to Identify a Diamond Face Shape

A diamond face shape has:

• Narrow forehead — the hairline is narrow, sometimes pointed
• Wide, prominent cheekbones — the widest point of the face
• Narrow, pointed chin — tapering from the cheekbones
• Overall: a diamond-like angular shape widest in the middle

If your cheekbones are clearly the widest point and both your forehead and jaw are noticeably narrower, you likely have a diamond face shape.

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The Golden Rule for Diamond Face Hairstyles

Add width at the forehead and chin. Minimize emphasis on the cheekbones.

This means:

• Styles with volume at the top add forehead width
• Side-swept bangs or full bangs add width across the forehead
• Chin-length cuts and styles with volume at the jaw add chin width
• Avoid sleek, center-parted styles that expose the narrow forehead and direct attention to the cheekbones

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8 Best Hairstyles for Diamond Face Women

1. Side-Swept Bangs — Best Overall

Side-swept bangs are the #1 recommendation for diamond faces. They add width to the narrow forehead by covering part of it and creating a horizontal line. The diagonal sweep also softens the angular cheekbones.

2. Full Bangs (Forehead Width Boost)

Full, straight bangs across the forehead directly add visual width to the narrow forehead — closing the gap between forehead width and cheekbone width. Works best if the forehead is very narrow.

3. Chin-Length Bob — Best Structure Choice

A chin-length bob adds volume and width at the jaw, balancing the narrow chin against the wide cheekbones. The chin-level cut frames the jaw and visually widens the lower face. Add a slight wave or texture to maximize the volumizing effect.

4. Layered Cuts with Volume at Crown

Volume at the crown adds width to the narrow forehead area. Layers that build from the top down create a fullness at the forehead that narrows gradually — mirroring the diamond shape but in a balanced way.

5. Soft Waves Falling Over Cheekbones

Loose waves that cover parts of the cheekbones help minimize their width. This is one of the few face shapes where having hair fall over the cheekbones is actually beneficial. The coverage reduces the stark contrast between wide cheekbones and narrow forehead/jaw.

6. Textured Pixie with Forehead Volume

A pixie cut with volume on top (crown and forehead direction) adds width to the upper face while keeping the overall silhouette clean. Diamond faces can wear a pixie better than most because the cheekbones provide natural structure.

7. Lob with Soft Curls at Jaw

A long bob with curls or waves that expand slightly at the jaw level creates visual width at the chin, balancing the narrow jaw against prominent cheekbones. The length-to-jaw point is key.

8. Half-Up with Voluminous Crown

A half-up style that adds volume at the crown increases perceived forehead width. The let-down lower half adds texture at jaw level. Both effects work together to balance the diamond's widest point (the cheekbones).

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What to Avoid for Diamond Faces

• Sleek center parts with no bangs — exposes the narrow forehead fully, maximizes cheekbone contrast
• Volume at the cheekbones — don't add width where you already have it
• Very long, straight hair with no texture — elongates the face without addressing the width balance issue
• Severe updos — expose the narrow forehead and make cheekbones appear even more prominent

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Know Your Exact Diamond Blend

Many faces are diamond-dominant but not pure diamond — you might be 65% diamond + 35% oval, which changes the specific recommendations. FaceShapeDetector gives you your Face Shape Blend™ percentage and 9 haircut previews on your actual photo.