A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a tapered, often pointed chin. The goal of a good cut is to add width or coverage at the forehead, soften the cheekbones and give the lower face more presence. This gallery collects fifteen options that do exactly that, including a wavy shag with a fringe, a temple fade with a blunt micro fringe, a curly wolf cut and a square-edged flat top.
Fringes and textured fronts are the most useful tools here, because they disguise a narrow forehead. Cuts with some fullness at the sides, like the medium shag and mod cut, keep the cheekbones from looking too prominent, while very tight skin fades can exaggerate them, so most of the fades shown stay at the temple or blend gradually.
Facial hair matters as much as the haircut. A trimmed beard or stubble fills out a pointed chin and squares the jaw. Hair type will steer your choice too: thick straight hair suits the quiff and blowout taper, coily hair looks sharp with a skin fade and line-up, and fine hair benefits from a blunt fringe that makes the top look denser.
1. Short Wavy Shag
Diamond faces pair a narrow forehead with broad cheekbones, and a short shag with a wavy fringe restores balance. The fringe covers the forehead while the textured layers make the jaw look stronger. Mousse or styling wax worked through damp hair gives the shape its movement.
Inspiration: @vstudiobyvolkan
2. Temple Fade with a Blunt Fringe
A short blunt fringe makes thin hair look denser and keeps volume at the top. Closely cut temples balance the shape and add subtle lift at the crown. For a sharper edge, ask for a micro fringe that sits higher on the forehead.
Inspiration: @pepe_hairstylist
3. Long Quiff Style
Flowing length on top leaves room to experiment until you find the most flattering shape. Wearing the parting slightly off-centre maximises volume. Neatly trimmed facial hair adds a ragged-yet-polished finish and helps disguise a pointed chin.
Inspiration: @seb_martell
4. Medium Highlighted Cut
Medium-length straight hair gains texture and volume from this relaxed highlighted cut. Front pieces that brush the eyes frame the upper face and soften a narrow forehead. A light texturising spray keeps the loose strands under control and adds a little lift.
Inspiration: @rodrigues_ricardo
5. Mid Blowout Taper Fade
A longer top over a mid taper fade adds texture and depth. The gradual transition between lengths and the voluminous blowout shape suit both thick and thin hair. Styling powder applied at the roots keeps the texture holding all day.
Inspiration: @spukthebarber
6. Curly Wolf Cut
Layering makes the wolf cut adaptable to almost every face shape, including diamond. The back doesn’t need to be very long; the contrast between shorter sides and nape-length strands can be adjusted to your taste. Curl cream keeps the layers defined and soft.
Inspiration: @andy_doesyourhair
7. Mod Cut
Razored layers falling around the face distract from a small forehead in this mod-inspired cut. Wispy ends remove bulk so even thick, coarse hair feels airy. Lifting the roots slightly with a blow-dryer makes the top look higher and fuller.
Inspiration: @keeoncruz
8. Spiked-Up Fade Style
Brushing the hair upward keeps it off the face and adds height, while spiky ends give an edgy feel. A skin fade at the temples makes the finish neat. Try different spike heights and directions to find what suits you.
Inspiration: @babis.kalantzis.hair
9. Flat-Top Hairstyle
Square angles on a flat top soften the point of a narrow chin, and a temple fade keeps the sides tidy. The structured shape looks put-together with little effort. Ask your barber for tips on keeping the front section spiky with wax.
Inspiration: @spukthebarber
10. Medium Shag
Equal length on top and sides gives a face-hugging shag crop tailored to your texture. The shape covers a narrow forehead and makes the cheekbones appear less broad. A sea salt spray enhances the textured top without weighing it down.
Inspiration: @jelena_vukovic_
11. Mullet Haircut
A modern mullet with shaved sides and a slightly longer fringe is a bold choice. The cut builds texture and volume naturally, so you don’t need volumising products every day. The longer back also adds weight to the lower face.
Inspiration: @barber_bronson
12. Afro Textured Skin Fade
Coily natural hair gets height on top while a skin fade tightens the sides. A line-up design at the front adds definition and frames the forehead. Moisturising leave-in products keep coils soft and help them hold their shape.
Inspiration: @marquinhos_afrohair
13. Side-Swept Hairstyle
A sweeping front with short sides suits both thick and thin hair and softens sharp features. Brush the longer strands to one side and finish with a medium-hold hairspray so the sweep lasts. It is an easy everyday cut for diamond faces.
Inspiration: @nevilleromanzammit
14. Short Curly Crop
A short curly crop opens up the face while keeping enough texture to avoid looking plain. Regular salon trims keep curls defined and tidy as they grow. A light curl gel scrunched in while damp prevents frizz.
Inspiration: @joecharltonhair
15. Dapper Haircut
A slicked-back top with tapered sides creates a dapper, grown-up style. The rounded top softens a pointed chin and makes the face look more balanced. Comb pomade through damp hair and blow-dry backwards for hold.
Inspiration: @different_hairsalon
What to tell your barber if your face is diamond-shaped
- Ask to keep some length or bulk at the sides above the ears rather than clipping them to skin, which can make cheekbones look wider.
- Request texture or a fringe at the front to visually widen the forehead.
- If you prefer a fade, a temple or low taper is more balancing than a high skin fade.
- Mention your beard so the barber can blend it with the sideburns and shape it to add width at the chin.
Styling products that suit these cuts
Matte clay or styling powder gives shags and textured crops lift without shine, and keeps fringes from separating into stiff strands. For quiffs and dapper brushed-back looks, a medium-hold pomade applied to damp hair and set with a blow-dryer gives control. Curly cuts such as the wolf cut and curly crop prefer a curl cream or light gel scrunched in while wet, then left to dry naturally or diffused on low heat.