Born and based in San Jose, California, Nikki Goddard has always had a passion for hair styling and unusual makeup techniques. At the age of 20, she started her education in The Salon Professional Academy and went on an extensive program in hair salons. Today, Nikki is a certified hair stylist and makeup artist with an associate degree in cosmetology. Currently, Nikki is a senior editor at therighthairstyles.com. She takes pride in being the root of inspiration for not only herself, but the entire team at The Right Hairstyles magazine. Her mission is to make the beauty industry available to everyone, and she enjoys teaching people the basics of hairstyling and makeup through the magazine’s articles. Nikki’s attention to detail and her ability to create a unique look that complements each client’s individuality is what continues to motivate her each day.
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The diamond-shaped face has a pointed chin, a conical forehead, and wider high cheekbones. Thus, the main task for its owners is to expand the forehead and narrow the cheekbones visually to get closer to an oval face shape. Here are the flattering haircuts for diamond-shaped faces that will help you achieve this effect.
As mentioned, the narrow jawline and forehead are the most distinguishing features of the diamond face shape. To balance the features, your hairstyle should be visually narrowing the prominent cheekbones and adding width at the chin area. At the same time, you should avoid accentuating the pointed and often uneven hairline. Here are useful ideas that will help to play around with face proportions.
A long bob is all about femininity and elegance and looks great with either middle or side parting. However, if you have a diamond face shape with a narrow forehead, push hair to one side. Side-swept bangs will conceal the wider cheekbones and draw attention to the eyes.
@hairhecker
Let your luscious long hair hang loosely over your shoulders and compliment it with trendy curtain bangs or face-framing layers. Bottleneck bangs will help you visually elongate your face, using the facial features to your advantage.
@brianaguilarhair
This bleached short hair is the ultimate fashion statement and it flatters diamond face shapes perfectly, as the top of your face and eye area become a focal point. A torn haircut with oblique bangs is an ideal option for those who like running hands through their hair.
@jhony_bayerl
For curly hair and a diamond shaped face, mid-length bob with curly bangs is a perfect solution. The haircut can be used to correct both high and low foreheads. Large curls add volume and puffiness to the temples and add sophistication to the features.
@slickback_buttahtoast
Shoulder-length wolf cut works like magic for a diamond-shaped face. Make some layers hit the chin area, and the perfect style is ready.
@hairbyelvisp
Pixie cut with short bangs hides the hairline and makes your eye zone look bigger. Short cropped haircuts suit both young and mature women and help bring out your best facial features!
@wesdoeshair
A chin-length rounded bob widens a narrow chin and creates width and necessary volume below the protruding cheekbones. Wispy blunt bangs are perfectly on point, too.
@andreyhair
Trying to hide angular features should not make you refuse from short hair trends, bixie being one of them. Wispy bangs and layering at the sides is one love.
@swankyhairdesign
Long layers are one of the best tools hairdressers use for face framing and placing the right accents in diamond shaped faces. Add face-framing highlights and flick hair ends for a knock-down look.
@eunicekimhair
Asymmetry always attracts attention and may even look provocative. Still, it can be used to balance the gorgeous cheekbones and bring focus to the upper part of your diamond face shape.
@michellethompsonhair
Long hair is rarely used to correct the face shape, styling some excellent waves and adding a perfect color will definitely do the trick. Layering is also a great thing to consider when selecting a haircut for wide cheekbones and a pointy chin.
@aerielengland
Chin length bob is one of the best hairstyles for diamond shaped faces, as strands that end near your chin will definitely make it look wider. Blow dry the front layers of your short bob as curtain bangs to get that smart bend framing the face.
@eastonhair
Side-swept bangs work great for creating flattering asymmetry for your face shape. Make sure it is slightly shorter or longer than your cheekbones. If your hair is on the thin side, go for a tousled look.
@rodrigues_ricardo
If you have super thick hair, avoid getting too much volume near your face. The best idea is to get some layers in your long hair and curl a soft body wave, creating a real head-turner – a butterfly cut.
@tyler_the_hairstylist
The haircut does away with the narrow forehead of this diamond shaped face and makes bigger cheekbones look really beautiful. The hairdresser has been a real master to create such an excellent shape in thick straight hair.
@sis_ada_hair
French bob is high in trend now, and this wedge cut is among the best styles for those with a diamond face. If your hair is thick, opt for feathered ends to make side-swept bangs more lightweight.
@borisboriswho
Hair length below the shoulders is ok for a diamond face shape, but take care to style a soft fringe or long layers towards the front to balance out the forehead and the chin. This hairstyle will also be great for a heart shaped face.
@brianaguilarhair
Play around with your diamond shape face with soft curls and blunt bangs that get your eyes into the spotlight. These caramel highlights are the ones to die for too!
@jhonyveiga
If you have a diamond face shape, you don’t always have to shy away from your amazing cheekbones. A bixie cut can give your cheeks due attention but also take the focus away from a pointed chin. If you want to expose some forehead, part hair slightly to one side, not directly under your chin.
@studio_mostton
Messy shoulder-length hair perfectly enhances the chin area. The look is feminine and stylish, especially if you add some styling mouse of salt spray for a rougher texture.
@yukistylist
Uniform and dynamic, twist-out curls may give you just the right volume at the top. Make a deep side part and let the curly side bangs do some face contouring.
@korluhairartist
Slightly angled, blunt bob cuts make an excellent option for your diamond face. Complement it with thin bangs to hide the uneven hairline and balance out a chiseled chin. This cut is perfectly styled with a flat iron: strands are curled in different directions, and the ends are strengthened.
@aerielengland
If you have a diamond face shape and want to style a middle parting, make it less regular to avoid accentuating the angular features of this face shape. Get some sassy waves and elaborate balayage to add visual interest to your cut.
@nikcabral
Curly shag haircuts flatter diamond shaped faces like no other, since layers in the front reduce the volume around the cheekbones, while the bang help to correct the forehead shape. Whether you have natural curls or opt for modern perms, it is sure to be a great idea for your appearance.
@ruteboazhair
Blunt or arched bangs are both good options for covering a narrow hairline of a diamond shape or a broad forehead of the heart shaped face. However, the blunt line may underline a sharp bone structure, so you’d better keep the rest of your hair tousled rather than pin-straight.
@omundoporcami
We hope these hairstyles have become a good inspiration for you! If you still need to see some examples, pay attention to celebrities with diamond-shaped faces who have narrow foreheads and chins that are about the same width. You can safely follow the lead because stylists spend much time and effort creating flattering styles for these fashion icons.
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