Heart face shape

What a heart-shaped face is

The forehead and cheekbones are the widest part and the face narrows noticeably towards the jaw, ending in a pointed chin. A widow's peak or a wider hairline is common but not required.

How to tell

• The forehead is as wide as, or wider than, the cheekbones.
• The jawline narrows sharply.
• The chin is pointed rather than flat.
• The hairline may form a subtle peak in the middle.

Hairstyles

• Volume at jaw level and a side-swept fringe balance the wide forehead.
• Height on the crown makes the top look even wider.
• Chin-length cuts that flick outwards add width where the face is narrow.

Glasses

• Bottom-heavy, rimless or aviator frames put weight lower on the face.
• Oversized cat-eye frames emphasise the narrow chin.

Beard and facial hair

A fuller beard at the chin adds width to the narrowest part of the face. Keep the cheeks trimmed so the beard doesn't widen the forehead side.