A diamond face shape is widest at the cheekbones. The forehead and the jaw are slightly narrower, usually in equal proportions, and the chin is slightly pointed.

A wider forehead which tapers down through the cheekbones and jawline, ending with a pointed chin.

Squared off at the forehead and jawline, but with cheekbones that match in width. An oblong face is masculine, but long.

Long and rounded at the forehead and jaw, this shape can support just about any kind of facial hair your heart desires.

Pretty self-explanatory, a round face is as wide at the cheekbones as it is from chin to forehead, and needs the right shape of beard to avoid looking like a perfectly formed orange.

Though one of the most rugged, masculine facial shapes out there, it’s surprisingly hard to grow the perfect beard for a square face, as going overboard can too easily be unflattering.

Where your jawline is the widest point of your face, tapering upward through the cheekbones and to a narrower forehead and hairline.