Face shape haircut finder
What haircut suits my face?
The best haircut balances your face shape, hair type and hairline. Use the guide below to find your shape, then let FolioCut render real cuts on your own front and side photos — so you can see the result before the clippers come out.
Find your face shape in 60 seconds
- Pull your hair off your face and take a straight-on photo at eye level.
- Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw.
- Compare that width with your face length, hairline to chin.
- Notice whether your jaw is sharp and angular or soft and rounded.
Haircuts for every face shape
| Shape | How to spot it | Cuts that suit it |
|---|---|---|
| Oval | Length a little more than width, soft jaw, balanced forehead. | Most cuts work. Keep some forehead visible; avoid heavy fringes that shorten the face. |
| Square | Strong, angular jaw; forehead and jaw about the same width. | Textured crops, side parts and soft layers ease the angles. Very tight sides can make the jaw look wider. |
| Round | Width and length close; full cheeks, soft jaw. | Add height on top and keep the sides tighter — quiffs, pompadours, faux-hawks, long angled layers. |
| Oblong / long | Clearly longer than wide; straight cheek line. | Avoid lots of extra height. Fringes, side volume and medium lengths shorten the face visually. |
| Heart | Wider forehead, narrow pointed chin. | Medium-length textured tops, side-swept fringes and chin-length layers that add width near the jaw. |
| Diamond | Wide cheekbones, narrower forehead and chin. | Fringes or fuller tops to widen the forehead; keep fullness away from the cheekbones. |
Why a face shape label isn't enough
Most people fall between two shapes, and a front photo can't see your profile, crown or cowlicks. Two people with “square” faces can need very different cuts because of hair density, curl pattern or a receding hairline.
FolioCut scans your front and both sides, then renders cuts on you — matched to your hair type and the length you actually have today.
Take the result to your barber or stylist
When you pick a look, FolioCut writes a chair sheet with guard numbers, lengths and finishing notes, so the person cutting your hair knows exactly what you agreed on. Book a FolioCut shop or send the sheet to your own barber.
Common questions
How do I find my face shape?
Pull your hair back, take a straight-on photo at eye level, and compare forehead width, cheekbone width, jaw width and face length. The widest point and whether your jaw is angular or soft decide the shape. A side photo also helps, because profile and crown shape matter for the cut.
What haircut should I get for my face shape?
Aim for balance: add height to round faces, soften square jaws, add width to long faces, and keep volume away from wide cheekbones on diamond faces. Hair type, hairline and how much length you have today matter just as much.
Is an online face shape detector accurate?
Face shape is a rough guide, not a rule. Many people sit between two shapes. A front-only scan misses your profile and crown, so FolioCut uses front, left and right photos and shows the cut rendered on you rather than a label.
Can AI show me which haircut suits me?
Yes. FolioCut renders realistic previews of cuts on your own photos, then turns the look you choose into a brief your barber or stylist can follow. It is a preview, not a promise — your professional makes the final call.
Can I get the cut today, or do I need to grow my hair?
FolioCut asks first. Choose “cut achievable today” and every option only removes or shapes length you already have. Choose a grow-out plan to see staged looks over the coming months.
Ready when you are
Take three quick photos, choose a cut you can get today or a grow-out plan, and leave with a brief your barber or stylist can follow.