Face Shape Detector
Discover your face shape using AI and get personalized hairstyle, glasses, and beard recommendations. Upload a photo or use your camera—100% private, processed in your browser.
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How to Find Your Face Shape: 3 Easy Methods
Wondering "what face shape do I have?" or "how to know your face shape?" There are three simple ways to find your face shape: use our AI detector (fastest), the mirror method, or manual measurements. Here's how each works:
1️⃣ AI Face Shape Detector (Recommended - 30 Seconds)
Upload a front-facing photo to our tool above. Our AI instantly analyzes your facial proportions and tells you your face shape with confidence score. This is the most accurate method for determining diamond face shape, oblong face shape, heart face shape, or any of the 7 face types.
2️⃣ Mirror Method (5 Minutes)
Stand in front of a mirror with your hair pulled back. Trace your face outline on the mirror with a washable marker or lipstick. Compare the shape you traced:
- Oval: Longer than wide, gently rounded
- Round: Equal length and width, soft curves
- Square: Equal length and width, angular jaw
- Oblong/Rectangle: Much longer than wide
- Heart: Wide forehead, narrow pointed chin
- Diamond: Wide cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw
- Triangle: Narrow forehead, wide jaw
3️⃣ Manual Measurement Method (10 Minutes)
Use a flexible measuring tape or ruler with a front-facing selfie. Measure:
- Forehead width: Widest point between temples
- Cheekbone width: Widest point across cheekbones
- Jawline width: From jaw corner to jaw corner
- Face length: Hairline to chin
Compare ratios: If face length is 1.5x width = oval or oblong. If length ≈ width with angular jaw = square face shape. If cheekbones are widest = diamond face shape.
What is Face Shape Detection?
Face shape detection uses artificial intelligence to analyze facial landmarks and proportions to determine your face shape category. Our tool uses Google's MediaPipe Face Mesh technology to detect 468 facial landmarks, then calculates key measurements like face length, width, jawline angle, and cheekbone prominence to classify your face into one of seven shapes: oval, round, square, rectangle (oblong), heart, diamond, or triangle.
This classification helps you understand which hairstyles, glasses frames, and (for men) beard styles will complement your natural features best. The analysis happens entirely in your browser using advanced machine learning—your photos never leave your device.
The 7 Face Shapes Explained
1. Oval Face Shape
Face length is greater than width with gently rounded jaw and forehead. Considered the most versatile—almost any hairstyle works.
2. Round Face Shape
Face length and width are similar with soft, curved lines and a rounded jawline. Best with hairstyles that add height and angles.
3. Square Face Shape
Face length and width are similar with a strong, angular jawline. Softening styles with curves and waves work best.
4. Rectangle (Oblong) Face Shape
Face length is significantly greater than width with a longer, narrow appearance. Hairstyles that add width work well.
5. Heart Face Shape
Wide forehead and cheekbones with a narrow, pointed chin. Hairstyles that balance the forehead work best.
6. Diamond Face Shape
Narrow forehead and jawline with wide, prominent cheekbones. Rare and angular—styles that add width to forehead and chin balance proportions.
7. Triangle (Pear) Face Shape
Narrow forehead with a wide jawline. Hairstyles with volume on top help balance the proportions.
How to Use This Face Shape Detector
- Upload a clear photo: Use a front-facing photo with good lighting where your entire face is visible and hair is pulled back from your face
- Let the AI analyze: Our MediaPipe-powered AI detects 468 facial landmarks and calculates precise measurements of your face proportions
- Get your result: See your primary face shape with confidence score plus secondary shape matches
- View recommendations: Get personalized suggestions for hairstyles, glasses, and beard styles (for men) that complement your face shape
- Try different photos: Test with multiple photos for the most accurate result—lighting and angles can affect detection
Tips for Best Results
- Face the camera directly: A straight-on view gives the most accurate measurements
- Pull hair back: Tie back long hair or push it behind your ears so your face outline is clearly visible
- Good lighting: Natural daylight or bright, even lighting helps the AI detect facial landmarks accurately
- Neutral expression: A relaxed, natural expression works better than exaggerated smiles or frowns
- Remove accessories: Take off glasses, hats, or anything that might obscure your face shape
- Try multiple photos: Take 2-3 photos from slightly different angles and compare results
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this face shape detector?
Our detector uses Google's MediaPipe Face Mesh, the same technology used in Snapchat filters and professional applications. It achieves 85-95% accuracy with clear, well-lit photos. Accuracy depends on photo quality—front-facing photos with visible hairlines and good lighting work best. The tool provides confidence scores so you can see how certain the classification is.
How to find your face shape without measuring?
The easiest way to find your face shape is to upload a photo to our AI detector above—no manual measuring needed! Simply take or upload a front-facing selfie with your hair pulled back, and our tool instantly determines if you have an oval, round, square, oblong, heart, diamond, or triangle face shape in about 30 seconds.
How to know your face shape for glasses?
Upload a photo to discover your face shape, then check our personalized glasses recommendations in the results. Round faces suit rectangular frames, square faces look best in round/oval frames, oval faces can wear almost any style, and heart-shaped faces suit bottom-heavy frames. Knowing your face shape helps you choose the most flattering glasses.
What face shape do I have if my jawline is angular?
An angular jawline typically indicates a square face shape or rectangle/oblong face shape. If your face is as wide as it is long with a strong jaw, you likely have a square face. If your face is longer than it is wide with an angular jaw, you probably have a rectangle (oblong) face shape. Upload a photo to get your exact match!
What's the difference between diamond and heart face shape?
Both diamond face shape and heart face shape have narrow chins, but the key difference is at the forehead. Heart faces have a wide forehead that tapers to a pointed chin (like an upside-down triangle). Diamond faces have a narrow forehead AND narrow jaw, with the widest point at the cheekbones—creating a diamond silhouette. Diamond is the rarest face shape.
Is my photo stored or uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript and AI models that run on your device. Your photos never leave your computer or phone. We don't store, upload, or see any of your images. This is 100% private and secure—you can even use the tool offline after the page loads.
What if I get different results with different photos?
Slight variations are normal—lighting, angles, and expressions affect facial proportions. If you get different primary shapes, look at the confidence scores and secondary matches. The shape that appears consistently across multiple photos is likely your true face shape. Most people are a blend of 2-3 shapes rather than a perfect match to one category.
Can I use this for choosing hairstyles and glasses?
Yes! Knowing your face shape helps you choose flattering hairstyles, glasses frames, and (for men) beard styles. Our recommendations are based on professional stylist guidelines for each face shape. However, these are suggestions—personal style, hair texture, and individual features also matter. Use these as starting points and experiment to find what you love.
Why does my result show multiple face shapes?
Most people don't fit perfectly into one category—faces are complex and unique! We show your primary shape (highest match) plus 2-3 secondary shapes with their confidence scores. If your primary shape has 85%+ confidence, that's your dominant shape. If scores are closer (like 75% oval, 70% rectangle), you're a blend of both shapes and can use recommendations from both categories.
Does this work on mobile phones?
Yes! The tool works on all modern smartphones and tablets. You can use your phone's camera to take a selfie directly or upload an existing photo from your gallery. For best results on mobile, use the rear camera with a mirror (for better quality) or have someone else take your photo with good lighting.