Face shape
Haircuts for a
diamond face
Width at the temples and a bit of fringe offset prominent cheekbones. Slicking everything back tends to exaggerate them.
Is this you
Cheekbones are the widest point, with a narrower forehead and a pointed chin.
11 cuts that work
01Drop FadeThe fade line curves down behind the ear instead of running level around the head.Guard0-1Chair35-45mBack in2-3 wks02Low FadeThe gradient starts just above the ear and stays low around the head.Guard1Chair25-35mBack in2-3 wks04High FadeThe gradient starts at or above the temple and takes most of the side down to skin.Guard0Chair35-45mBack in2-3 wks05Low TaperA taper is not a fade.Guard1-2Chair20-30mBack in3-4 wks07High TaperTaper work carried up above the temple.Guard1-2Chair30-40mBack in3-4 wks10Curtain FringeLength through the front, parted in the middle and swept to both sides.Guard1-2Chair35-45mBack in4-5 wks12Modern MulletShort and tight through the sides and front, length kept deliberately at the back.Guard0-2Chair45-55mBack in4-5 wks14TaperThe oldest instruction in barbering: shorten gradually towards the neckline, leave everything else.Guard1Chair25-30mBack in3-4 wks16Slick BackAll the length combed straight back with no part.Guard0-2Chair30-40mBack in3-4 wks17Buzz CutOne guard, whole head, done.Guard—Chair15-20mBack in1-2 wks23Crew CutShort and graduated, slightly longer at the front than the crown, tapered at the sides.Guard1-2Chair25-30mBack in2-3 wksGuard 0 through 4 · skin to scissor length