A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a pointed or narrow chin. Flattering cuts usually do two things: add softness or width at the forehead and jaw, and keep heavy volume away from the cheekbones. This collection shows how to achieve that at every length, from a textured pixie and a long pixie with eye-skimming bangs to chin-length French bobs, a blunt lob with a deep side part, a tousled wolf cut and long, layered waves.
Bangs are a key tool. Curtain, wispy, side-swept and arched fringes widen a narrow forehead, while hair that ends near the chin, as in a middle-part bob or a curly bob, fills out the lower face. Asymmetry and off-centre parts also help soften sharp angles.
Texture matters as well. Curly and very thick hair can easily become too wide at cheek level, so layers that remove bulk around the face are essential; fine hair benefits from tousled, messy styling that adds movement without width.
1. Blunt Lob with Deep Side Parting
A blunt long bob with a deep side part suits a diamond face with a narrower forehead. Pushing hair to one side and sweeping the front pieces across hides wide cheekbones and draws attention to the eyes. The lob is elegant with very little styling.
Inspiration: @hairhecker
2. Loose Waves with Curtain Bangs
Long, loose waves fall over the shoulders, paired with curtain bangs and face-framing layers. Bottleneck-style bangs visually lengthen the face while softening the forehead. A large curling wand creates this relaxed movement. Trim the curtain bangs every four to six weeks so they sit at cheekbone level.
Inspiration: @brianaguilarhair
3. Long Pixie with a Quiff
A bleached long pixie with a quiff draws focus to the eyes and upper face, which flatters diamond faces beautifully. Choppy texture and angled bangs make it easy to style with your fingers. Purple shampoo keeps the blonde from going brassy.
Inspiration: @jhony_bayerl
4. Curly Bob with Bangs
A mid-length curly bob with curly bangs adds volume at the temples, balancing cheekbones and a narrow forehead. The fringe can disguise both high and low foreheads. Define curls with a cream and diffuse on low heat.
Inspiration: @slickback_buttahtoast
5. Tousled Wolf Cut
A shoulder-length wolf cut with layers hitting near the chin works wonders for a diamond face. The shaggy texture adds width where it is needed and breaks up angular features. Scrunch in mousse and air-dry for a tousled finish.
Inspiration: @hairbyelvisp
6. Textured Pixie
A textured blonde pixie with short bangs conceals the hairline and makes the eye area look bigger. Short cuts like this suit women of all ages and showcase cheekbones attractively. A matte paste adds definition to the texture.
Inspiration: @wesdoeshair
7. French Bob with Short Wispy Bangs
A rounded French bob ending at the chin widens a narrow jawline and adds volume below prominent cheekbones. Wispy blunt bangs complete the look. Blow-dry the ends slightly under with a round brush for the classic shape.
Inspiration: @andreyhair
8. Bixie with Bangs
A bixie with wispy bangs and side layers proves that angular features do not rule out short trends. The soft fringe and textured sides balance the cheekbones and pointed chin. Trims every six weeks keep the shape crisp.
Inspiration: @swankyhairdesign
9. Face-Framing Layers
Long face-framing layers place accents exactly where a diamond face needs them. Highlights around the face and flicked-out ends add brightness and movement. It is a versatile medium-length option for most textures. Flick the ends outward with a round brush or large flat iron for extra lift.
Inspiration: @eunicekimhair
10. Octopus Cut with Side-Swept Bangs
An asymmetric octopus cut with side-swept bangs and shoulder-length layers draws attention to the upper face and balances strong cheekbones. Bold asymmetry gives this relaxed hair a dramatic, modern edge. Ask for the longer side to fall below the jaw so it softens the chin as well.
Inspiration: @michellethompsonhair
11. Long Flowing Waves
Long, flowing waves with blonde balayage show that long hair can flatter a diamond face too. Layers soften wide cheekbones and a pointed chin, while the colour adds dimension around the face. Keep balayage brightest around the face so it lifts the eyes and forehead.
Inspiration: @aerielengland
12. Middle-Part Bob
A middle-part bob ending at the chin makes the lower face appear wider and more balanced. Blow-dry the front sections like curtain bangs for a soft bend that frames the face. It is one of the most reliable cuts for this shape.
Inspiration: @eastonhair
13. Messy Bob with Side Bangs
A messy bob with side-swept bangs creates flattering asymmetry. Keep the fringe a little shorter or longer than the cheekbones rather than ending right at them. Fine hair looks fuller with a tousled finish. Texture spray on dry hair gives the messy finish without flattening the crown.
Inspiration: @rodrigues_ricardo
14. Cascading Waves
Long layers with a soft body wave create a butterfly cut that suits very thick hair. Keeping volume away from the face prevents extra width at the cheekbones. Curl the lengths away from the face for the cascading effect.
Inspiration: @tyler_the_hairstylist
15. Long Pixie with Eye-Skimming Bangs
A long pixie with eye-skimming bangs disguises a narrow forehead and shows off prominent cheekbones. Shaping thick, straight hair this precisely takes a skilled stylist, so bring a reference photo to your appointment. A light pomade on the fringe keeps it separated and soft.
Inspiration: @sis_ada_hair
16. ’70s Wedge Haircut
A seventies-inspired wedge cut, styled like a French bob with side-swept bangs, flatters diamond faces. If your hair is thick, ask for feathered ends to lighten the fringe and keep it from looking heavy. Blow-dry the fringe across the forehead with a paddle brush for a smooth sweep.
Inspiration: @borisboriswho
17. Subtle Layers and Arched Bangs
Hair falling just below the shoulders with subtle layers and arched curtain bangs balances forehead and chin. Bringing soft layers towards the front is the key. This style also works well for heart-shaped faces. Wispy ends are easy to style with a quick round-brush blow-dry.
Inspiration: @brianaguilarhair
18. Long Feathered Cut with Full Bangs
A long feathered cut with full blunt bangs and soft curls puts the eyes in the spotlight. Caramel highlights add warmth and depth. Curl the lengths loosely and brush them out for a feathery finish.
Inspiration: @jhonyveiga
19. Pixie Bob with Curtain Bangs
A pixie bob with curtain bangs highlights the cheekbones while drawing focus away from a pointed chin. To show some forehead, part the hair slightly off-centre rather than exactly in the middle. A texturising spray adds piecey movement to the shorter layers.
Inspiration: @studio_mostton
20. Wavy Textured Lob
A tousled, wavy shoulder-length lob softens and fills out the chin area. The relaxed texture is feminine and stylish. Work in a little mousse or salt spray and scrunch for a slightly rougher finish. Air-dry with a little cream for softer, less frizzy waves.
Inspiration: @yukistylist
21. Twist Out Curls
Defined twist-out curls add volume at the crown, and a deep side part lets curly side bangs contour the face. The style balances a diamond shape beautifully. Refresh the definition with a light leave-in between washes.
Inspiration: @korluhairartist
22. Chin-Length Bob with a Thin Fringe
A slightly angled, blunt chin-length bob with a thin fringe disguises an uneven hairline and softens a chiselled chin. Styling with a flat iron, bending pieces in different directions and polishing the ends, adds movement.
Inspiration: @aerielengland
23. Neck-Length Layered Waves
Neck-length layered waves with an irregular middle part avoid emphasising angular features. Rich balayage adds visual interest. Zigzag the parting slightly for a softer line across the forehead. Use a large curling wand on alternating sections to keep the waves natural and avoid symmetrical volume at cheek level.
Inspiration: @nikcabral
24. Curly Shaggy Bob
A curly shag bob reduces volume around the cheekbones with front layers, while the bangs soften the forehead. It suits natural curls or permed hair equally well. Use a curl cream and avoid brushing once dry.
Inspiration: @ruteboazhair
25. Choppy Bob with Blunt Bangs
A choppy bob with blunt bangs covers a narrow hairline, but the straight fringe can emphasise sharp bones. Keeping the rest of the hair tousled rather than pin-straight balances the look and softens the overall effect.
Inspiration: @omundoporcami
Choosing bangs for a diamond face
- Curtain and wispy fringes widen the forehead without looking heavy.
- Side-swept bangs that end just above or below the cheekbones create soft asymmetry.
- Blunt bangs work, but pair them with tousled lengths so the straight line doesn’t exaggerate sharp bone structure.
- Avoid bangs that end exactly at the widest part of the cheekbones, as they draw attention there.
Where volume should go
Aim for fullness at the temples and around the chin, not at cheek level. Ask your stylist to place layers so they start at or below the jaw, and to remove weight from thick hair around the face. When blow-drying, lift the roots at the crown and flick ends outward near the chin. Deep side parts or slightly irregular middle parts are generally more flattering than a perfectly straight centre line.