The 7 types of face (classified according to facial features)

They say that the face is the mirror of the soul, and without a doubt it is one of the most expressive and communicative parts of our anatomy.

It is one of the parts of the body with which we feel most identified, and one of the first that comes to mind when we think of another person. In fact, it is considered so important that different types of study have been developed throughout history. who have sought (among other multiple objectives) to find ways to beautify it successfully to be more attractive.

In this sense, we often resort to different techniques in order to accentuate our most attractive features and hide what we consider imperfections. Hairstyle, beard, makeup, earrings / piercings... And for this it is useful to analyze the effect on the face. In this sense, visagism, initiated by Claude Juillard, is useful, which aims to embellish and favor the image of the face or face through different techniques. But for this it is useful analyze and classify face types based on different criteria, including its shape. Let's see them throughout this article.

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Main types of face according to their shape

As we have mentioned, it is possible to find different ways to classify face types. However, undoubtedly the most common is the one that uses form as a criterion. George Westmore was one of the pioneers in making this type of classification, taking into account the existing proportions between width and height of the face both in general and in relation to key points such as the chin and jaw, cheekbones and forehead.

Let's see below the main and best known types of face according to their shape, applicable to both women and men.

1. Round face

This type of face is characterized by having approximately the same height as width, generating a circular figure in which there are not angular forms but curves and in which the cheeks are close to the chin, in addition to wide cheekbones. They usually give an impression of placidity and sweetness, as well as joviality (although sometimes also a certain childishness). Examples of a round face can be found in Martin Freeman in the case of men or Drew Barrymore or Marilyn Monroe in the case of women.

Aesthetically, it is usually recommended to search for elements that reduce the image of roundness and enhance the generation of angles.

Medium or long haircuts are recommended and avoid bangs. In men, the inverted T-shaped fence or the goatee can be useful to lengthen the face, with greater density on the lower part than on the side. In both sexes, if glasses are used, it is recommended that they be rather square or rectangular.

2. Oval face

The oval face is considered the most harmonious and flattering face shape in general but especially in the female sex, being the closest to the ideal of beauty typical of the aesthetic canons of our society.

Like the round face, we find a face shape in which curves prevail, although the face is more elongated than wide. The chin tends to be shorter than the forehead and the cheeks tend to be very marked.

Examples of an oval face are found in Sharon Stone, Grace Kelly or Beyoncé in women and Adam Levine in the case of men.

On an aesthetic level, being so close to the ideal of beauty, large corrections are not usually recommended. If anything, hairstyle and makeup styles that favor the expression of the features, especially those that want to stand out, may be recommended. The same goes for the beard in the case of men.

3. Square face

The square face is characterized by a very angular face shape and marked features. In this type of face, the forehead and jaw are generally the same width, a width that corresponds to the height of the face. The jaws are usually very marked.

The square face is usually linked to masculinity, strength and stability, being generally more valued in the male sex. Examples of square face types can be found in Demi Moore, Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger.

At the aesthetic level, styles that reduce the angularity of the face are usually recommended, such as round glasses and long, curly and / or wavy hair, especially in the case of women. The man will favor short sideburns and short hair and long beard.

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4. Rectangular / elongated face

We can consider the rectangular or elongated type of face as the square version of the oval face. In it we see a generally long forehead, high cheekbones, and not very pronounced features. It is often difficult to distinguish from square (although its chin is usually more rounded) and oval. Examples of this type of face can be found in Claudia Schiffer, Gwyneth Paltrow or David Beckham.

At the aesthetic level, it is recommended to seek to reduce the width of the face, seeking to round it. Bangs and wavy hair tend to flatter them, as well as short hair.

5. Hex / Diamond / Rhombus Face

The hexagonal-shaped face, also called diamond-shaped, is characterized by very marked cheekbones that stand out in width compared to the jaw and forehead. The chin tends to be marked. Scarlett Johansson is an example, as well as George Clooney or Robert Pattison.

It is recommended to soften without hiding the cheekbones and avoid overloading the area between the ears and the cheekbone, with haircuts in which there is more volume in the upper part than in the lower part.

6. Triangular face

The triangular face is characterized by a broad jaw and a narrow forehead in comparison, with the cheekbones in an intermediate situation.

With this type of face it is advisable to leave the forehead clear. Short hairstyles and little or no bangs are usually more common.

7. Inverted triangle / heart face

The heart-shaped face, also called an inverted triangle, is characterized by having cheekbones wider than the jaw but less than the forehead. The chin is delicate and sometimes pointed. Rihanna, Shakira or Jennifer Love Hewitt have this type of face, as does Ryan Gosling in the case of men.

At an aesthetic level, it is usually recommended to use elements that help to widen the jaw, such as makeup, or reduce the size of the forehead, such as the very common bangs in this case.