Face Shape Analysis Built on 478 Landmarks & Farkas-Referenced Measurements
Our tools measure your face at standard craniofacial landmarks referenced to Farkas (1994)[1], detected with 478-point 3D facial landmark mapping (Google MediaPipe)[4]. See our methodology.
Everything You Need to Understand Your Face Shape — In One Place
Whether you’re searching for a hairstyle, using one of our online tools, or reading an educational guide, we aim to deliver clear, practical, and easy-to-understand information built on transparent measurement, so you can explore your options with confidence.
OvalFaceShape.com at a Glance
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- Site Name
- OvalFaceShape.com
- Founded
- 2026
- Purpose
- To help users explore face shapes and facial proportions through free, accessible tools and educational styling guides.
- Methodology
- Measurements are taken at standard craniofacial landmarks (trichion, zygion, gonion, gnathion) referenced to Farkas (1994)[1]. In photo mode, a 478-point 3D landmark mesh (MediaPipe Face Landmarker)[4] locates them in your browser. Ratio scoring is our own. Read the methodology.
- Tools
- Face Shape Detector, Face Shape Calculator, Face Shape Quiz, Facial Symmetry Test, Golden Ratio Face Detector, Lip Shape Analyzer
- Data Policy
- Landmark detection runs on your device in the browser. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.
- Contact Us
- mirzareyaan9@gmail.com · Contact Page
Farkas-Referenced Landmarks, 478-Point Detection, Our Own Ratio Scoring
How does OvalFaceShape.com measure a face?
Three parts work together: an established reference for what to measure, a landmark model that finds where those points sit on your photo, and our own ratio scoring that turns the distances into a likely face shape.
Farkas (1994) landmarks
Our measurements follow standard craniofacial landmarks: trichion, zygion, gonion and gnathion. These are the measurement points catalogued in L. G. Farkas’s Anthropometry of the Head and Face (2nd ed., 1994)[1] and used in clinical facial-proportion research[2][3].
We cite Farkas for the landmark definitions and terminology. We do not use his normative databases.
478-point 3D facial mesh
In photo mode, Google’s MediaPipe Face Landmarker places 478 3D landmarks (468 face-mesh points plus 10 iris points) on your face, inside your browser[4][5]. In manual mode you measure the same landmarks with a tape.
Face shape uses a subset of these points. The iris points are not used in classification.
Ratio-based classification
Six ratios (length-to-width, forehead-to-cheekbone, jaw-to-cheekbone, chin-to-jaw, forehead-to-jaw and jaw angle) are scored against reference profiles for ten face shapes, weighted by reliability.
These thresholds are our own styling heuristic, comparable to published ratio-based approaches[6], not Farkas norms and not a clinical standard.
| Landmark | Farkas abbreviation | Location | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichion | tr | Hairline | Face length (with gnathion) |
| Zygion | zy | Widest point of the cheekbones | Cheekbone width, the anchor for width ratios |
| Gonion | go | Angle of the jaw | Jaw width and jaw angle |
| Gnathion | gn | Tip of the chin | Face length and chin proportions |
- CaptureUpload a photo, use your camera, or type in measurements.
- Locate478 landmarks are detected on-device, or you measure by hand.
- MeasureWidths and lengths at the landmarks become six ratios.
- ScoreRatios are compared with ten shape profiles and shown with a confidence breakdown.
Important: Face-shape names are a styling convention, not a formal medical or anthropological classification. OvalFaceShape.com is an educational and styling resource, not a diagnostic tool. Citing Farkas does not mean our scoring is clinically validated. Accuracy depends on photo angle, lighting, expression and hair coverage. Learn more in How Facial Landmarks Work.
What Our Analysis Can and Can’t Do
What are facial landmarks?
Facial landmarks are reference points on key features of the face: the eyes, nose, mouth, jawline and facial outline. Measuring the distances between them gives the proportions used to suggest a likely face-shape category.
What It Can Do
Map 478 landmarks from a photo or camera feed, compute facial proportions, and suggest a face-shape category.
What It Can’t Do
Replace professional analysis, guarantee a single “correct” answer, or perform identically in every lighting condition.
What Affects Accuracy
Lighting, camera angle, head tilt, hair covering the forehead or jaw, expression and image resolution can all shift the result.
Face Shape Is a Spectrum
Most faces blend several shapes. Our tools support exploration, not a strict scientific classification.
6 Free Tools for Exploring Your Face
Our landmark-based tools apply the same measurement foundation to different questions about your face.
Face Shape Detector
Upload a photo or use your camera to detect your face shape with 478-point facial mapping.
Try it free →Face Shape Calculator
Enter your own measurements manually to calculate your face shape without a camera.
Try it free →Face Shape Quiz
Answer a short series of questions to estimate your face shape in under a minute.
Take the quiz →Facial Symmetry Test
Measure how symmetrical your facial features are using landmark-based comparison.
Learn the methodology → Try it free →Golden Ratio Face Detector
See how closely your facial proportions align with the classical golden ratio (Phi, 1.618).
Learn the methodology → Try it free →Lip Shape Analyzer
Identify your lip shape category using landmark detection around the mouth.
Try it free →Educational Blog
Well-researched articles on hairstyles, beard styles, makeup, glasses, fashion and more. Browse the full blog for the latest guides.
Every Resource, Built With Purpose
Accuracy
We explain our methodology openly, including how facial landmarks work.
Quality
We reference principles like the golden ratio of face proportions in reader-friendly content.
Transparency
Honest explanations of limits, including our symmetry & asymmetry score methodology.
User Experience
Fast, responsive, mobile-friendly, and accessible for everyone.
We believe understanding your face shape should be simple, practical, and free from guesswork — not locked behind confusing jargon or generic advice.— The OvalFaceShape.com Founder.
Meet Rehan Mir
Muhammad Rehan Iqbal (Rehan Mir)
Founder & Developer, OvalFaceShape.comMuhammad Rehan Iqbal, professionally known as Rehan Mir, is the founder and developer of OvalFaceShape.com. He researches face shapes, facial proportions, hairstyles, glasses, grooming, and face-analysis tools to create clear, practical, and trustworthy guidance.
“OvalFaceShape.com is an educational and styling resource. Its tools support exploration and are not a substitute for professional or medical advice.”- Site development & architecture
- SEO & content strategy
- Tool design & testing
- Editorial oversight
How We Handle Your Photos
Do you store my uploaded photos?
Landmark detection runs on-device, inside your browser. For full, up-to-date details on how photos and camera input are handled, see our Privacy Policy.
What about camera access?
Camera access is only requested when you choose a camera-based feature, and only after you grant permission in your browser.
Citations & Technical Sources
Sources support the background statements on this page. The scoring tolerances, weights and thresholds are this site’s own.
- [1] Farkas, L. G. (Ed.). (1994). Anthropometry of the Head and Face (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Raven Press. Standard reference for craniofacial measurement landmarks and terminology (trichion, zygion, gonion, gnathion) used to describe measurement points on this site. WorldCat record.
- [2] Farkas, L. G., & Munro, I. R. (1987). Anthropometric Facial Proportions in Medicine. Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas. Foundational work on measuring facial proportions.
- [3] Deutsch, C. K., Shell, A. R., Francis, R. W., & Bird, B. D. (2012). The Farkas System of Craniofacial Anthropometry: Methodology and Normative Databases. In V. R. Preedy (Ed.), Handbook of Anthropometry (pp. 561–573). Springer. doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1788-1_29 Independent overview of the Farkas system.
- [4] Google AI Edge. MediaPipe Face Landmarker documentation. Official documentation for the 478-point landmark model our tools run in photo mode.
- [5] Kartynnik, Y., Ablavatski, A., Grishchenko, I., & Grundmann, M. (2019). Real-time Facial Surface Geometry from Monocular Video on Mobile GPUs. CVPR Workshop on Computer Vision for AR/VR. Research behind the face-mesh model MediaPipe builds on.
- [6] Sharma, V., et al. (2019). Face Shape Classification Using Inception v3. An example of published research sorting faces into named shape categories using face height-to-width and jawline-to-face-width ratios.
- [7] Wikipedia. Golden ratio and Facial symmetry. General background for our Golden Ratio and Symmetry tools.
These references are provided for educational context. OvalFaceShape.com is not affiliated with the authors, publishers or organizations cited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OvalFaceShape.com?
OvalFaceShape.com is an educational website that helps you explore face shapes (oval, round, square, rectangle, oblong, diamond, heart, triangle, inverted triangle and pear) through free tools, quizzes and styling guides.
Does OvalFaceShape.com use Farkas?
We cite Farkas (1994)[1] as the reference for the standard craniofacial landmarks we measure at: trichion, zygion, gonion and gnathion. The landmarks are detected with a 478-point MediaPipe model[4], and the ratio scoring is our own, not Farkas normative data. See the methodology.
How many landmarks do the tools use?
The model detects 478 3D landmarks. Your face shape is calculated from a smaller subset of those points: forehead, temples, cheekbones, jaw corners and chin. The 10 iris landmarks are not used in the current classification.
Who founded OvalFaceShape.com?
OvalFaceShape.com was founded and built by Rehan Mir (Muhammad Rehan Iqbal). See Meet the Founder.
Is this a medical or clinical tool?
No. Our tools are for education and styling only and are not a medical assessment.
How are my photos handled?
Landmark detection runs on your device in the browser. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
What if I find a broken link or incorrect information?
Please tell us. See “Help Us Improve” below.
Help Us Improve
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