Believe me—even as a full-time beauty editor, finding flattering haircuts and hairstyles that are easy to maintain has been as difficult for me as I’d imagine rocket science is. And I know I’m not the only one. In the ever-bustling world of beauty trends today, it can be hard to balance what’s hip and viral with what works for your specific hair needs. One of the easiest ways to navigate through the haircut hullabaloo is to pick your haircut based on your face shape.
Basing your haircut around your face shape can leave you with the most flattering style. Plus, it can also help minimize the woes of styling a cut that isn’t right for you. If you have a diamond face shape and are looking for some spring hair inspo to usher you into the easy, breezy season, we’ve rounded up the best haircuts and hairstyles for diamond face shapes.
Featured Experts
- Paul Labrecque is the creative director, master stylist and colorist with Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa
- Kennedy Trisler is a celebrity hairstylist
What are the best haircuts and hairstyles for diamond faces?
While it may seem silly to base a haircut around your face shape, the distribution of facial features varies greatly. Across the different face shapes, what works beautifully for one could be troublesome for others. As Labrecque explains, “Diamond shape faces have the most width at the cheek area,” which dictates which haircuts and hairstyles are most flattering.
Butterfly Cut or Shag Haircut
Since diamond face shapes tend to carry more weight in the mid section of the face, Labrecque recommends “any shag or layered cut that puts whisps or layers into that area, including the butterfly or wolf cut.” Trisler agrees, adding that layers on long hair are particularly flattering for diamond faces. “Long hair with soft, loose waves can help soften the sharp angles of a diamond-shaped face,” she says. “The waves create volume around the lower half of the face, making the chin appear more proportional to the cheekbones.”
Layered Bob
It seems that everyone is in their bob and lob era right now. For those of you with diamond-shaped faces who are looking to get in on the action, you’re in luck. As Trisler notes, bobs with lots of layers and texture are great for diamond face shapes. “A bob with layers works well, especially if the layers start at the chin and create volume around the lower half of the face,” she says. “This adds fullness to the area around the jaw and balances out the wider cheekbones.”
Textured Pixie
Shorter hairstyles are also having a moment right now, with bixies, pixies and other variations of the cropped style taking over our social media. “A pixie with textured layers and height on top works great for diamond-shaped faces,” says Trisler. “The added volume at the crown adds balance, while the face-framing layers soften the sharp angles of the face.”
Curtain Bangs
Both Labrecque and Trisler agree that curtain bangs are one of the best haircuts and styles for diamond-shaped faces. “Curtain bangs are a great way to add softness around the forehead,” Trisler says. “They blend naturally into the rest of the hair and help create a more balanced look by softening the angles of the face.”
Soft Curls and Updos
In the way of hairstyles for special events, Trisler recommends laid-back updos and any style that features soft curls. “Soft curls or loose updos, like a messy bun or chignon, can create the illusion of width around the jawline, which is great for balancing the narrower chin of a diamond-shaped face,” she says.
A-Line Bob
If you were intrigued by a bob for your diamond face shape but aren’t interested in layers, don’t fret. Trisler also calls out the A-line bob as a great option for diamond-shaped faces. “An A-line bob, which is longer in the front and shorter in the back, helps create the illusion of a more oval face shape,” says Trisler. “The angled cut brings attention to the chin and elongates the face.”
