Face shape
Haircuts for a
triangle face
Fullness and volume on top even out a heavy jaw. Very tight sides on their own make the imbalance more obvious.
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Jaw is the widest point, narrowing up through the cheekbones to a smaller forehead.
3 cuts that work
02Low FadeThe gradient starts just above the ear and stays low around the head.Guard1Chair25-35mBack in2-3 wks05Low TaperA taper is not a fade.Guard1-2Chair20-30mBack in3-4 wks14TaperThe oldest instruction in barbering: shorten gradually towards the neckline, leave everything else.Guard1Chair25-30mBack in3-4 wksGuard 0 through 4 · skin to scissor length
Sides and top together
Pairings that suit a triangle face.
A cut is two decisions, and the two have to agree. These combinations are the ones whose halves pull in the direction a triangle face needs.
Mid Fade + Quiff
Guard 0-1 · 45-55m · back in 2-3 wks
High Fade + Quiff
Guard 0 · 45-60m · back in 1-2 wks
Mid Fade + Pompadour
Guard 0-1 · 50-60m · back in 2-3 wks
High Fade + Slick Back
Guard 0 · 45-55m · back in 1-2 wks
High Taper + Crew Cut
Guard 1-2 · 25-35m · back in 2-3 wks
Mid Fade + Textured Crop
Guard 0-1 · 40-50m · back in 2-3 wks