Top 10 Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shapes to Try Online

The chin-length bob with side bangs earns the top spot for diamond faces because it's the only style that simultaneously addresses both diamond face challenges: the narrower forehead and the narrower jaw relative to the prominent cheekbones. The side bangs add foreground width, the bob line adds jaw-level width.

Diamond faces are defined by cheekbone prominence, not forehead or jaw width. The ideal hairstyle creates optical width at both the forehead AND jaw so the cheekbones don't appear disproportionately wide. The chin-length bob with side bangs achieves exactly this — the bangs fill the forehead, the bob endpoint widens the jaw.

The bob should hit precisely at the chin to maximize jaw-level width. The side bangs should sweep across the forehead from a side part, not a center part. A subtle inward curve at the bob ends enhances the width-adding effect. Dark brown tones keep the focus on the face shape rather than the color.

Choose this if your face has noticeably prominent cheekbones with a narrower forehead and chin — this style will create the most balanced overall proportions. Also excellent if you've been considering shorter hair.

Avoid bobs that end above the chin — they lose the jaw-widening effect. Also avoid styles that expose the full forehead without bangs or a side part, which can make the forehead look narrower by contrast with the cheekbones.

For diamond faces that want to keep long hair, layered waves with curtain bangs is the most complete long-length solution. The curtain bangs address the forehead, the layered wave texture softens the cheekbones, and the flared wave pattern at the lower lengths adds the jaw-level width that diamond faces need.

Long hair on diamond faces can be a double liability: it often falls flat past the cheekbones (leaving them prominent) and the narrow, elongated shape can make the jaw look even narrower. The solution is layered waves — the layers add texture and width at multiple levels, and the wave pattern prevents the hair from lying flat against the cheekbones.

The curtain bangs should be cut to frame the face, with the longest pieces at cheekbone level. The layered waves should start at chin height, with the most volume at the mid-lengths. Face-framing highlights around the chin and jaw area draw the eye downward and add perceived width where needed.

Perfect if long hair is your preference but you want it adapted for diamond face proportions. The layered wave approach works for both casual and formal settings.

Avoid one-length long hair with no layers — this falls flat against the cheekbones and emphasizes diamond proportions. Also avoid center parts without bangs, which can make the forehead look narrower.

The shag cut works for diamond faces on a different principle than the bob — instead of adding defined width at specific points, the shag creates irregular, textured volume that disrupts the visual reading of face shape entirely. The cheekbones can't look disproportionately wide if the hair texture is creating visual noise at every level.

The shag's genius for diamond faces lies in its irregularity. Where a precision bob adds width at exact points, the shag's feathered layers create uneven volume distribution that prevents any single face feature from dominating. The wispy bangs fill the forehead, and the multi-level layers around the face create a soft, textured frame.

The layers should be cut throughout — not just at the ends. The feathered texture should be most pronounced around the face, with the shortest layers at cheekbone level to actively soften that area. Ash or beige tones work well because they keep the look modern and avoid adding warmth that could emphasize the cheekbones.

Perfect if you want a low-effort, high-style cut that works with your natural texture rather than fighting it. The shag is also one of the easiest styles to maintain — the more it grows, the better it looks.

Avoid precision-cut shags that are too structured — the irregularity is the point. Also avoid shags with very short top layers that can make the forehead look narrower by contrast with the cheekbones.

The side-swept deep wave brings a different approach to diamond face balancing: rather than adding discrete width at forehead and jaw, it creates a continuous diagonal wave pattern that sweeps from one side of the forehead down to the opposite shoulder, softening the cheekbone prominence through sheer visual momentum.

Deep wave's uniform S-pattern has a smoothing effect on angular face shapes. On a diamond face, the consistent wave pattern distracts from the cheekbone prominence by giving the eye a rhythmic pattern to follow. The deep side part adds the necessary forehead width, and the wave volume at the shoulder level balances the jaw.

The side part should sweep hair from one temple across to the opposite shoulder. The deep wave pattern should be glossy and well-defined — frizz or irregularity reduces the smoothing effect. Burgundy tones add rich warmth that photographs beautifully, while natural black creates striking contrast.

Choose this for formal events, date nights, or professional settings where you want hair that looks deliberately styled. The deep wave pattern photographs exceptionally well from every angle.

Avoid center-parted deep wave — this eliminates the diagonal forehead-sweep and can make the forehead look narrower. Also avoid over-styling that flattens the wave pattern, which removes the cheekbone-softening benefit.

The blunt lob with curtain bangs is the precision engineering approach to diamond face balancing. Every element serves a specific proportional purpose: the curtain bangs widen the forehead, the blunt lob endpoint widens the jaw area, and the sleek texture keeps the focus on the balanced outline rather than the texture.

Diamond faces respond well to geometric solutions because the core challenge is proportional — cheekbones are proportionally wider than forehead and jaw. The blunt lob addresses this with two horizontal emphasis points: the bangs (forehead level) and the blunt endpoint (jaw/shoulder level). The cheekbones sit between these two widening elements, appearing less prominent by comparison.

The lob should be cut with precise blunt ends — no texturizing or feathering at the bottom, which would reduce the width-adding effect. The curtain bangs should be full enough to create visible width at the forehead level. Keep the length sleek and polished; too much texture reduces the geometric precision.

Ideal if you prefer sleek, polished styles and have straight or slightly wavy hair. The blunt lob photographs beautifully for professional headshots and formal settings.

Avoid texturizing or thinning the ends — the bluntness is what creates the jaw-widening effect. Also avoid center parts without bangs, which narrow the forehead appearance and can make the cheekbones look more prominent by contrast with the narrower forehead.

The textured bob is the softer sister of the blunt bob. Where the blunt bob uses geometric precision to balance diamond proportions, the textured bob uses soft irregularity — the piece-y ends and wispy bangs create a diffuse frame that softens cheekbones without drawing attention to any single line or angle.

For diamond faces with very prominent cheekbones, the textured bob can actually work better than the blunt bob because the texture disrupts the cheekbone line rather than competing with it. The wispy bangs fill the forehead without creating a harsh horizontal line, and the piece-y ends add jaw-level softness without geometric precision.

The texture should be irregular — some pieces longer, some shorter, creating a 'lived-in' look. The wispy bangs should be feathered at the ends rather than blunt-cut. Warm tones like honey brown and caramel add softness that complements the textured approach.

Choose this if you have prominent cheekbones and want softening rather than geometric balancing. Also a strong choice if you prefer a more relaxed, less 'done' aesthetic.

Avoid making the texture too uniform or symmetrical — irregularity is what creates the cheekbone-softening effect. Also avoid wispy bangs that are too short (above the eyebrow), which can make the forehead look narrower.

Water wave brings a unique advantage to diamond face balancing: uniform softness. Unlike body wave (which can vary in intensity) or deep wave (which is more dramatic), water wave's consistent S-pattern creates reliable softness at every level of the face — from forehead to cheekbones to jaw.

The consistency of water wave means the cheekbone-softening effect is present at every angle and in every photo. This is particularly valuable for diamond faces because inconsistent textures (some areas wavy, some flat) can expose the cheekbone prominence when the hair falls certain ways. Water wave doesn't have this problem.

Maintain glossy, frizz-free definition with a light serum. The side part should be placed off-center — not a deep side part, but enough to create forehead-filling asymmetry. The ends should flare slightly outward to add jaw-level width.

Choose this if you want hair that looks professionally styled with minimal effort. Water wave is especially photogenic and works for both everyday and special occasions.

Avoid center parts with water wave, which reduce the forehead-filling benefit and can make the forehead look narrower relative to the prominent cheekbones. Also avoid heavy products that flatten the wave pattern — the uniform definition is what creates the consistent softening effect.

The butterfly cut addresses the diamond face challenge through sheer layer density. Multiple layers at different heights mean the cheekbones are being softened by several overlapping sections of hair simultaneously — each layer at a slightly different angle, all working together to break up the prominent cheekbone line.

The butterfly cut's multi-level layering system is like having several face-framing techniques working on the same problem. The shortest layers at cheekbone level actively disguise prominence, while mid-length layers at jaw level add width, and the longest layers preserve overall hair length so the face doesn't look shortened.

The shortest face-framing layers should start at cheekbone height, not above it (which would draw attention to the cheekbones). The layers should be feathered rather than blunt-cut to maximize the softening effect. A balayage color with lighter ends further enhances the layered dimension.

Choose this if you have prominent cheekbones and want the most active face-framing possible while keeping long hair. This is the 'I want it all' option for diamond faces.

Avoid layers that are all the same length — the butterfly effect requires different lengths. Also avoid cutting the shortest layers above the cheekbones, which would frame the cheekbones rather than soften them.

Curly hair on diamond faces is a harmonious pairing because curls naturally distribute volume across the entire head — filling the narrower forehead and jaw areas while the cheekbones sit within the curl cloud, no longer standing out as the widest point.

The fundamental diamond face problem is contrast — cheekbones are prominent because the forehead and jaw are narrow. Curly hair eliminates this contrast by creating a uniform cloud of volume that's roughly the same width from crown to shoulder. The cheekbones can't look wide if everything is wide (in a good way).

Root volume is important — flat roots at the crown can make the forehead look narrower. Use a diffuser when drying and a root-lifting product to ensure volume starts at the scalp. Keep the curls defined and separated for maximum width-distribution effect.

A natural choice if you have curly or wavy hair. The curl texture provides more diamond-face balancing than any cut technique alone. This is also one of the lowest-maintenance options.

Avoid flat roots and flat-ironing your curls — you're removing the texture that does all the face-balancing work. Also avoid heavy curl creams that weigh the hair down and reduce volume.

Tied-back styles are challenging for diamond faces because pulling hair away from the face exposes the full forehead-to-cheekbone-to-chin contour. The sleek low ponytail solves this through two strategic choices: the low placement avoids adding height (which would emphasize the narrow forehead), and the face-framing pieces actively soften the cheekbone area.

The placement of a ponytail matters enormously for diamond faces. A high ponytail adds height at the crown, which makes the forehead look narrower by comparison with the cheekbones. A low ponytail at the nape keeps the visual weight low, and the face-framing pieces provide the necessary softening around the cheekbone area.

Keep the ponytail sleek and polished. The face-framing pieces should be curled or waved — straight face-framing pieces won't soften the cheekbones as effectively. Two to three pieces per side, with the longest pieces at cheekbone level, create the best softening effect.

Perfect for professional settings, formal events, or hot weather when you need hair off your face but still want a diamond-face-flattering look. The face-framing pieces are non-negotiable.

Avoid high ponytails or high buns — these emphasize the narrow forehead. Also avoid pulling all hair back with no face-framing pieces, which exposes the full diamond contour without any softening elements.