Good hairstyles for a diamond face shape come down to the same fix: fullness at the jaw, a fringe across the narrow forehead, and nothing extra sitting on the cheekbones. On fine straight hair that means a chin-length bob bent under with a round brush; on 3C curls, a dry cut shaped wider at the bottom.
1. Chin-Length Bob With Side Bangs
A diamond face is narrow at the forehead and jaw and widest at the cheekbones, so the best diamond face shape hairstyles add width at both ends. A chin-length bob puts fullness at the jaw, and side bangs widen the forehead. I cut the bob blunt with light internal layers. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry with a round brush, bending the ends under. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
2. Curtain Bangs With Long Layers
Curtain bangs add width across a narrow forehead and fall toward the cheekbones without covering them. I cut the bangs to split at the center and land just above the cheekbones, then point-cut long layers from the chin down so there is fullness at the jaw. It suits fine to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs with a round brush. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
3. Side-Swept Bangs With Long Hair
Side-swept bangs cut across the forehead make the top of a diamond face look wider. I razor the fringe on a diagonal and keep long layers starting at the chin. It suits straight to wavy hair of any density. Blow-dry the fringe across with a flat brush and curl the ends with a 1.25-inch iron. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
4. Textured Pixie With a Side Fringe
A pixie works on a diamond face when the fringe is long and swept across the forehead. I keep three to four inches on top, point-cut for texture, and leave the sides soft instead of tight so the cheekbones are not exaggerated. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry the fringe sideways and finish with a light pomade. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
5. Long Pixie Tucked Behind the Ears
Diamond faces have strong cheekbones, and tucking a long pixie behind the ears shows them off while the fringe widens the forehead. I cut the sides long enough to tuck and texture the top with point cutting. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry the fringe forward and to one side, then tuck. It is one of the bolder diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 5–6 weeks.
6. Chin-Length Wavy Bob
A wavy bob at the chin builds the width a diamond face needs at the jaw. I cut it with internal layers so the waves spread out at the bottom rather than at the cheekbones. It suits 2A to 2C waves of medium density. Scrunch mousse into wet hair and diffuse. Refresh on day two with water and a light cream. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
7. Shoulder-Length Shag With Bangs
A shoulder-length shag with bangs adds width at the forehead and fullness at the jaw, which balances wide cheekbones. I razor-cut the layers and keep the shortest ones below the cheekbones. It suits medium to thick wavy hair. Air-dry with sea salt spray or diffuse with mousse. It also works for women over 30 who want an easy air-dry cut. Trim the bangs every 4 weeks and the shag every 8–10.
8. Lob With Volume at the Jaw
A lob that ends at the collarbone, with volume built in at the jaw, balances a narrow chin. I add internal layers from the jaw down and point-cut the ends so they bend out. It suits fine to thick straight or wavy hair. Wave the lower half with a 1.25-inch iron and keep the top smooth. It is one of the most wearable diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
9. Full Blunt Bangs
Full blunt bangs widen a narrow forehead and cut the length of a diamond face. I cut them straight across at the brow, taking a wide section from temple to temple. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry the bangs down with a flat brush first. Pair them with shoulder-length or longer hair. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
10. Wispy Bangs
Wispy bangs soften a narrow forehead without the weight of a full fringe. I cut a wide, thin section and point-cut it to the brow, so it spreads from temple to temple. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry the bangs side to side with a flat brush. Pair them with layers that start at the chin. Trim every 3–4 weeks.
11. French Bob
A French bob ends between the cheekbone and jaw with a fringe at the brow, which widens the forehead and frames the cheekbones. I cut it blunt with a slight bend at the ends. It suits fine to medium hair with a little wave. Air-dry with texture cream or blow-dry smooth. It is a classic among short diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
12. Italian Bob
An Italian bob sits at the jaw with a heavy perimeter, which adds the width a diamond face lacks at the chin. I cut it blunt with internal layers so the volume moves. It suits medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, directing the volume to the ends rather than the crown. It works well for women over 30 who want a polished short cut. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
13. Layers Starting at the Chin
On a diamond face, layers that start at the cheekbones add width where it is already widest. I start the shortest layer at the chin and point-cut down from there, so the fullness sits at the jaw. It suits fine to thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry the ends outward with a round brush. This is the simplest change for most diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
14. Deep Side-Part Lob
A deep side part sends hair across a narrow forehead and puts a diagonal line across the face. I cut the lob at the collarbone with a few layers on the heavy side. It suits fine to medium straight hair, and the part adds lift at the root. Blow-dry it and tuck the light side behind the ear to show the cheekbone. Trim every 8 weeks.
15. Butterfly Cut With Chin-Length Layers
A butterfly cut usually starts the short layers at the cheekbones, but on diamond faces I move them to the chin. That puts the volume at the jaw and keeps the cheekbones from looking wider. It needs medium to thick hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, rolling the ends out. It suits women in their 20s and 30s who want lots of movement. Trim every 8–10 weeks.
16. Curly Bob
Curls add width at the jaw, which is what diamond faces need. I cut this bob dry, curl by curl, to the chin and shape it fuller at the bottom than at the cheekbones. It suits 3A to 3C curls. Apply leave-in and gel to soaking-wet hair, then diffuse. Plan a dry cut every 10–12 weeks to keep the shape.
17. Curly Shag With Bangs
A curly shag with curly bangs widens the forehead and fills out the jaw. I cut it dry and keep the shortest layers below the cheekbones. It suits 2C to 3C curls of medium to thick density. Wash-and-go with curl cream and gel, then diffuse. It is one of the best diamond face shape hairstyles for curly hair. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
18. Long Curly Layers
Long curly hair naturally gets wider at the bottom, which balances a narrow diamond chin. I cut long layers dry, starting at the chin, so the curls spread below the cheekbones. It suits 3A to 3C curls of any density. Apply leave-in and gel to wet hair and diffuse. Refresh on day two with water and a light curl cream. Trim every 12 weeks.
19. Shoulder-Length Twist-Out
A shoulder-length twist-out is fuller at the bottom than at the top, which suits a diamond face. I shape the cut so the length sits at the shoulders and the crown stays lower. It suits 4A to 4C hair. Twist damp hair with a twisting cream, let it dry fully, then unravel and fluff the ends. It lasts three to five days. Reshape every 8–10 weeks.
20. Silk Press Bob
A silk press bob at the chin gives natural hair a sleek line that adds width at the jaw. I cut it after the press so the line sits right when straight, and add a side part. It suits natural hair of medium to thick density. Wrap it at night and keep it away from humidity so it lasts one to two weeks. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
21. Bixie With a Fringe
A bixie, the cross between a bob and a pixie, keeps soft length around the ears and a full fringe across the forehead. On a diamond face, that adds width at the top without crowding the cheekbones. I point-cut the whole shape. It suits fine to medium hair. Work a light texture paste through dry hair. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
22. Asymmetrical Bob
An asymmetrical bob draws a diagonal across a diamond face and keeps the eye moving. I cut one side at the chin and the other an inch longer, with a long fringe on the heavy side. It suits straight hair of medium density. Blow-dry smooth with a paddle brush and finish with shine serum. The heavy fringe side also adds lift at the root. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
23. Inverted Bob
An inverted bob angles longer at the front, which puts length and fullness around the jaw. On diamond faces, I keep the front at the chin and add a side fringe. The back is graduated for shape. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry with a round brush and bend the front pieces in. It suits women over 40 who want a polished bob. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
24. Textured Lob With Flipped Ends
Flipping the ends out at the collarbone adds width at the bottom of a diamond face. I cut the lob blunt with a few long layers so the flip holds. It suits straight hair of medium density. Blow-dry with a large round brush, turning the ends out, and finish with light hold spray. Pair it with side-swept bangs for more width at the forehead. Trim every 8 weeks.
25. Feathered Bangs
Feathered bangs flick out at the temples, which widens a narrow forehead. I razor-cut them and blend them into feathered layers that start below the cheekbones. They suit medium to thick straight or slightly wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs forward, then out to the sides with a round brush. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray to keep the flick in place. Trim every 4–6 weeks.
26. Bottleneck Bangs
Bottleneck bangs are narrow at the center and widen as they curve around the eyes, which adds width at the temples on a diamond face. I point-cut them on dry hair. Pair them with layers starting at the chin. They suit straight to wavy hair. Blow-dry the bangs with a small round brush. Keep the sides soft so they do not sit on the cheekbones. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks.
27. Choppy Shoulder-Length Cut
A choppy shoulder-length cut puts texture and width at the jaw and neck. I point-cut deep into the ends and keep the crown smooth so the shape is fuller at the bottom. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Rough-dry, then twist a few sections around a flat iron. Finish with dry texture spray. Trim every 8 weeks.
28. Long V-Cut With Curtain Bangs
A long V-cut with curtain bangs balances a diamond face by widening the forehead and drawing the eye down past the narrow chin. I cut the back into a soft point and add the bangs to the cheekbones. It suits long, thick hair. Blow-dry straight or add loose waves. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks and the length every 10–12.
29. Middle Part With Chin-Length Layers
A center part works on a diamond face when face-framing layers start at the chin and add width there. I keep the length past the shoulders and slide-cut the front pieces. It suits straight hair of any density. Blow-dry smooth with a round brush and bend the front layers outward at the jaw. The bent ends keep the narrow chin from looking pointed. Trim every 10–12 weeks.
30. Soft Pixie for Women Over 50
A soft pixie with a full fringe is one of the most flattering diamond face shape hairstyles for women over 50. I keep the crown lower and point-cut the sides so they stay soft over the cheekbones. It suits fine or thinning hair. Blow-dry the fringe across with a small round brush and use a light mousse. Trim every 5–6 weeks, and touch up color every 6.
31. Layered Bob for Women Over 60
A layered chin-length bob with a light fringe suits diamond faces for women over 60. The fringe widens the forehead and the bob adds fullness at the jaw. I cut soft layers through the sides. It suits fine to medium hair, including coarse gray. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a purple shampoo weekly. Touch up color or gray blending every 6–8 weeks. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
32. Gray Shag for Women Over 50
A gray shag with bangs breaks up coarse texture and puts width at the forehead and jaw. I razor-cut layers below the cheekbones and keep the length at the shoulders. It suits medium to thick gray or salt-and-pepper hair. Air-dry with smoothing cream or diffuse. Use purple shampoo once a week. The light fringe also softens a narrow forehead. Trim every 8 weeks.
33. Tucked-Behind-the-Ear Lob
Diamond faces have the strongest cheekbones of any face shape, and tucking a lob behind the ears shows them. I cut the lob at the collarbone with a slight bend at the ends so the length still adds width at the jaw. It suits fine to medium straight hair. Blow-dry smooth and tuck one or both sides. It is one of the simplest diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 8 weeks.
34. Wolf Cut With Bangs
A wolf cut with heavy bangs widens the forehead, and the wispy length at the back adds fullness at the neck. On diamond faces, I keep the side layers below the cheekbones. It suits wavy or thick straight hair. Scrunch in texture spray and air-dry. Keep the crown flat so the width stays at the forehead and neck. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 3–4.
35. Octopus Cut
An octopus cut has short layers at the top and longer stepped layers below. On a diamond face, I keep the short layers above the eyebrows as a fringe and start the steps at the chin. It suits medium to thick straight or wavy hair. Air-dry with curl cream or blow-dry with a round brush. It suits women in their 20s and 30s who want a newer cut. Trim every 8 weeks.
36. Pageboy Cut
A pageboy curves under at the jaw with a full rounded fringe, which adds width at both narrow points of a diamond face. I cut it with a slight concave shape so the ends roll in. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Blow-dry with a large round brush, turning the ends under. Trim the fringe every 3–4 weeks and the length every 6–8.
37. Shoulder-Length Blunt Cut With Bangs
A blunt cut at the shoulders with bangs gives a diamond face width at the forehead and a solid line at the bottom. I cut a clean perimeter with light internal layers on thick hair. It suits fine to thick straight hair. Flat-iron it sleek or bend the ends with a curling iron. Trim the bangs every 3–4 weeks and the length every 8–10.
38. Long Waves With a Side Part
Long waves with a side part put soft width below the cheekbones and across the forehead. I cut long layers starting at the chin so the waves sit low. It suits fine to medium straight or wavy hair. Curl with a 1.25-inch iron starting at chin level and brush the waves out. Finish with a light shine spray. Trim every 10–12 weeks.
39. Low Bun With Curtain Bangs
Pulling hair back on a diamond face exposes the narrow forehead, so curtain bangs help. Gather a low bun at the nape, leave the bangs and a few face-framing pieces out, and curl them away from the face. It suits any hair type with curtain bangs. Finish with flexible hairspray. It works well for work and events. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
40. Half-Up With Side Bangs
A half-up style with side bangs keeps width at the forehead and leaves the lower hair down for fullness at the jaw. Section the top half from the temples back, twist and clip. Curl the lower half with a 1.25-inch iron. It suits medium to long hair of any density. Leave a few face-framing pieces out to soften the cheekbones. It works on day two or three.
41. Side Braid With Bangs
A loose side braid with bangs puts width across the forehead and moves the volume down to one shoulder. Braid loosely over one shoulder and pancake the edges. Leave the bangs and a few pieces out. It suits long hair of medium to thick density. It takes five minutes and holds all day. Long layers in the cut make the braid look fuller. Trim the bangs every 4–6 weeks.
42. Textured Lob for Fine Hair
Fine hair can lie flat against the jaw, which makes a diamond chin look narrower. I cut a lob at the collarbone with short internal layers at the bottom for movement. It suits fine, straight hair. Use a volumizing mousse at the mid-lengths and blow-dry with a round brush, bending the ends out. Finish with a light texture spray at the ends. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
43. Debulked Lob for Thick Hair
Thick hair can add too much width at the cheekbones on a diamond face. I remove bulk from the sides with internal thinning and leave weight at the bottom so the lob is fuller at the jaw. It suits thick straight or wavy hair. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with smoothing serum. It works well for women who usually find their hair too heavy. Debulk every 8–10 weeks.
44. Short Shag
A short shag between the chin and shoulders adds width at the jaw and texture at the forehead. I razor-cut layers and keep the shortest ones above the brow as a fringe, not at the cheekbones. It suits medium to thick wavy hair. Air-dry with mousse or diffuse. The fringe keeps a narrow forehead from looking pinched. Trim every 6–8 weeks.
45. Pixie With Choppy Bangs
A pixie with choppy bangs widens a narrow forehead with short, uneven pieces. I point-cut the top and fringe on dry hair and leave the sides soft. It suits medium to thick straight hair. Work a matte paste through damp hair and push the fringe forward and to one side. It is a low-maintenance option among short diamond face shape hairstyles. Trim every 4–5 weeks.
46. Lob With a Money Piece
A money piece puts bright highlights at the hairline, which draws attention to the forehead and widens it visually on a diamond face. I pair it with a collarbone lob and lift two to three shades above the base. It works on any texture. Use purple or blue shampoo weekly. Keep the rest of the color two to three shades darker for contrast. Tone every 6–8 weeks and trim every 8.
47. Soft Mullet With Bangs
A soft mullet with bangs adds width at the forehead and length at the neck. I razor-cut the sides so they stay soft over the cheekbones and blend into the longer back. It suits thick, wavy hair. Rough-dry and work a matte texture paste through the top and fringe. It suits women in their 20s and 30s who want a casual cut. Trim every 6–8 weeks and the bangs every 4.
A woman with a diamond face told me her cheeks were fine but her jaw disappeared in photos, so we added width exactly there. For diamond face shape hairstyles, fullness at the jaw and a fringe across the narrow forehead are the two moves. When you want the calm middle ground, the oval face haircuts guide is the balanced place to start.