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The best hairstyles for a diamond face shape add softness and a little width at the forehead and jawline, so the wide cheekbones read as balanced rather than sharp. Side parts, side-swept or curtain bangs, face-framing layers that start below the cheekbones, and soft waves do most of the work. Styles that stay flat at the sides or pull everything tightly back tend to emphasize the angles instead.
Not sure you have a diamond face? Our face shape test covers the measurements and all seven shapes. This guide assumes you already know, and goes straight to 30 cuts grouped by length.
What Makes a Hairstyle Work for a Diamond Face?
- Add width where the face is narrow: fringe or volume near the forehead, and movement around the jaw.
- Soften the cheekbones: layers that begin at or just below cheekbone level, not a heavy bulk right at them.
- Break up symmetry: a side or deep side part softens the overall outline.
- Use care with blunt lines: stylists quoted by Parade and Davines suggest avoiding heavy straight-across bangs, very flat styles and looks that emphasize sharp angles.
Short Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shapes
Short cuts and bobs work best with texture and a side part. For more short options across every face shape, see our guide to short hairstyles for every face shape.
1. Deep Side-Parted Pixie
Volume swept over from a deep side part adds width to a narrow forehead.
2. Long, Wavy Bob
A lob that hits around the collarbone, with loose waves, softens the jaw and adds width below the cheekbones.
3. Tucked-Behind-Ear Bob
Tucking one side highlights the cheekbones while the other side frames the face.
4. Textured Shag
Soft, choppy layers around the jaw reduce sharpness and add movement.
5. Asymmetrical Pixie
A longer piece on one side softens the cheekbones and adds movement.
6. French Bob with Light Fringe
A wispy fringe widens the forehead, and the short length shows off the cheekbones.
7. A-Line Bob Just Below the Chin
Ending slightly below the chin, not right at it, adds fullness to the lower face without sharpening the jaw.
8. Wavy Micro-Bob
Waves add fullness at the sides for a playful, editorial look.
9. Slicked-Back Pixie, Softened
A bold option that puts the cheekbones on display. Keep some texture and lift at the crown, since a fully flat finish can sharpen the angles.
10. Undercut with Volume on Top
Keep the top textured and swept to one side rather than very tall, so it adds interest without lengthening the face too much.
Medium-Length Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shapes
11. Classic Mid-Length Layers
Layers that start around the chin soften the whole outline.
12. Layered Cut with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs open at the center and add width across the forehead.
13. Shoulder-Grazing Waves
Natural wave volume at the jawline creates balance with the cheekbones.
14. Straight, Sleek Look with a Center Part
Works best on thick hair with natural volume at the sides. Add a few curved face-framing pieces, since a strict, flat center part can sharpen the outline.
15. Feathered Cut
Light, airy layers flick away from the face and soften angles.
16. Blunt Cut with a Side Part
A strong, sleek look. Part it off-center and keep the ends slightly soft rather than heavy and straight across.
17. Retro Flip
Ends flipped out at the collarbone add width to the lower face.
18. Messy, Beachy Waves
Undone texture gives effortless volume that balances the cheekbones.
19. Lob with Hidden Layers
Internal layers keep fullness through the mid-lengths while the ends stay light.
20. Medium Hair with End Layers
Keeps hair full near the cheekbones while softening the ends.
Long Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shapes
21. Long Layers with a Side Part
The side part breaks up symmetry and the layers soften the chin.
22. Long, Wavy Hairstyle
Waves add softness through the whole frame and width at the jaw.
23. Long Side-Swept Bangs
One of the most effective ways to widen the forehead and draw attention to the eyes.
24. Long Hair with Face-Framing Layers
Layers beginning around the cheekbones or just below frame the face without adding bulk at its widest point.
25. Half-Up, Half-Down
Gentle lift at the crown with loose lengths keeps the focus on the cheekbones. Leave a few face-framing pieces out.
26. Voluminous Blowout
Bounce focused around the jawline adds width to the lower face.
27. Braided Crown or Milkmaid Braid
A loose braid around the hairline adds softness and texture at the forehead.
28. Long and Straight with a Side Braid
A braid draped over one shoulder softens the jawline.
29. Long U-Shaped Cut
A rounded hemline softens the facial angles.
30. Long Layers with Internal Volume
Hidden layers add volume without looking choppy.
Preview Diamond Face Hairstyles With AI
For salons, hair care brands and beauty retailers, the hardest part of recommending a cut is helping clients picture it. Perfect Corp's AI Face Analyzer can detect face shape, including diamond, from a photo and is offered for websites through web, SDK and API options. Pairing it with AI hairstyle virtual try-on, which lets shoppers preview short, medium and long cuts and bangs, can help turn a face-shape result into a guided consultation before anyone picks up the scissors.
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Perfect Corp's face analysis and virtual hairstyle try-on tools can help your salon, brand or store connect a client's face shape with cuts they can preview on themselves. Talk with our team about adding them to your website, app or in-store consultations.
