FaceSaysHow to determine your face shape from a photo
You can find your face shape from one straight-on selfie. The trick is to take the photo properly and compare four measurements.
Step 1: Take a good photo
- Face the camera straight on with your head level.
- Pull hair back so the hairline and jaw are visible.
- Use even daylight and no filters.
- Hold the camera at eye level at arm's length, to avoid wide-angle distortion.
Step 2: Compare the widths
- Forehead width at the highest point of the brows
- Cheekbone width at the widest point
- Jaw width at the angle of the jaw
Step 3: Compare length to width
Length from hairline to chin, divided by cheekbone width. About 1.5 is oval, close to 1.0 is round or square, above 1.6 is oblong or rectangle.
Step 4: Match the shape
Use the face shape chart or let the detector measure it for you. The detector runs in your browser and does not upload your photo.
Frequently asked questions
A broad smile changes cheek and jaw width a little. Use a relaxed neutral expression.
Yes, if taken straight on at arm's length. Close-up selfies distort proportions.