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YOUR FACE SHAPE IS

Heart

Wide at the forehead tapering to a delicate chin

What Does Heart Mean?

The heart face shape has a wider forehead and cheekbones that taper to a narrow, often pointed chin. The overall impression is delicate with a distinctive upper-face width. Styles that add width at the jaw and chin while balancing the broader forehead look most harmonious.

Heart-shaped faces have a forehead that is the widest point of the face, cheekbones that are slightly narrower, and a jaw and chin that are noticeably narrower still. The chin is often pointed or very softly rounded. Heart faces have a striking, feminine quality. Styles that draw attention downward or add visual width to the lower face help balance the broader upper face.

Style Recommendations

Best Haircuts

  • Chin-length bobs that add width at the jaw
  • Side-swept styles that frame the lower face
  • Waves or curls at chin level
  • Avoid adding volume at the temples or crown which emphasizes the wider forehead
  • Center parts that balance the face symmetrically
  • Layered cuts that are fuller at the ends
  • Soft fringes that narrow the forehead visually

Glasses Frames

  • Bottom-heavy or oval frames balance the chin
  • Cat-eye frames worn lower on the face
  • Aviators suit heart faces very well
  • Round frames that echo the chin curve
  • Avoid very wide frames at the top that echo the forehead width

Makeup Tips

  • Contour the temples and sides of the forehead to narrow
  • Highlight the chin to add visual width
  • Blush swept toward the ears rather than upward
  • Bold lip draws attention to the lower face
  • Define the brows without extending them too wide at the tail

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Frequently Asked Questions

A heart face shape has a wider forehead and cheekbones that narrow significantly toward a pointed or delicate chin. It is named for its resemblance to a heart or inverted triangle.
Chin-length bobs, styles with volume at the ends and soft fringes that narrow the forehead all suit heart faces well. The goal is usually to balance the wider upper face with more width at the jaw level.
Side-swept or curtain bangs that cover part of the forehead visually narrow the width. Heavy blunt bangs can work well for the same reason. Very high-volume styles above the forehead tend to emphasize the width.
Aviators, bottom-heavy frames and oval or round shapes suit heart faces well. Very wide frames at the top echo the forehead width and can make it appear even broader.
A bold or defined lip draws the eye to the lower face and creates balance with the wider forehead. This makes heart faces particularly well suited to statement lip colors.