Quick Answer:
The best hairstyles for a diamond face shape male are textured crops, quiffs, and side parts with low tapers. Keep width at the forehead and temples, and avoid volume at the cheekbone line.
By Muhammad Rehan Iqbal, Founder and Developer of OvalFaceShape.com, specializing in face shape analysis, interactive facial assessment tools, and educational styling guides.
A diamond face shape has its widest point at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and a narrower, often pointed jaw and chin. The best hairstyles for diamond face shape male add width at the forehead and temples, so the cheekbones stop dominating the outline.
Who this guide is for:
Men who already know they have a diamond face and want a cut to show a barber. OvalFaceShape.com covers hairstyles here only. Face-shape measurement and beard rules have their own guides.
What Defines a Diamond Face Shape in Men?
Three markers define it. Cheekbone width is the largest measurement, the forehead and jaw are both narrower, and the chin is angular rather than square. Anthropometric references such as Farkas’s Anthropometry of the Head and Face rely on the same cheekbone and jaw landmarks for these comparisons.
If you’re unsure, read the Diamond Face Shape guide first. A cut chosen for the wrong shape will miss.
The One Rule Behind Every Diamond Cut
Keep volume at the forehead and temples, and keep it off the cheekbone line. Hair shapes the outline of the face. Extra bulk beside the cheekbones makes the widest point wider, while texture and fringe at the front widen the narrowest point.
Every pick below follows that rule. It is styling guidance, not a fixed standard.
Best Short Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shape Male
Short cuts show the most face, so the top has to do the balancing. These are also the simple, low-maintenance options.
To see how they look on real faces, browse celebrities with a diamond face shape.
| Cut | Why it works | Say to your barber |
|---|---|---|
| Textured crop cut | A forward, choppy fringe adds presence at the forehead | “Textured crop, fringe just above the brows, low taper” |
| Textured quiff | Front lift widens the brow line | “A few inches on top, point-cut, longest at the front, low taper” |
| Classic side part | The sideways sweep softens angles | “Side part with a blended low taper” |
| Textured crew cut | Easy upkeep, with texture keeping the top soft | “Crew cut, textured top, low taper” |
Why the textured crop cut leads:
The fringe does the balancing work. One barber guide notes the fringe loses shape first, so trims every three to four weeks keep it sharp.
Medium Length Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shape Male
Medium length gives the most flexibility. Layered waves, a soft pompadour or a side-swept fringe all keep fullness at the temples. Ask for layers that start above the cheekbones, not below, so the hair doesn’t hug the widest point.
You can compare other shapes in Hairstyle by Face Shape.
Best Long Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shape Male
Long hair works when it has shape. A loose slick-back with volume, layered shoulder-length waves, or a half-up style keeps width at the top. Avoid flat, straight-down length that hugs the cheekbones. Avoid tucking hair behind the ears, which exposes the widest point.
Curly Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shape Male
Curls add width naturally, which helps the forehead but can bulk up the sides. Keep the spring on top and at the front, and taper the sides low and soft. A curly top with a low taper, a curl fringe, or medium curls with a side part all follow that pattern.
Curly hair needs its own care. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that curly and tightly coiled hair is more prone to breakage and dryness, so wash it less often and moisturize.newswise
Best Cuts by Hair texture
| Hair type | Best cuts | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Curly | Curly top with low taper, curl fringe | Round bulk at the cheekbone line |
| Wavy | Wavy top, side part with waves, medium layers | Cutting too short and losing the wave |
| Straight | Textured crop, quiff, side part | A flat top. Ask for point-cutting |
| Thick, dark, straight-to-wavy (often seen among Indian men, though textures vary) | Textured quiff, side-swept crop, thinning on top | Heavy sides that widen the cheek area |
| Thin | Short textured crop, side part | Long, flat layers |
Is Low Taper Good for a Diamond Face?
Usually Yes. A low taper trims the sides but keeps some width around the temples and ears.
Barbers differ on mid fade versus low taper. One guide calls the mid fade its best choice and the low taper the safest. Another cautions against starting a fade at the cheekbones’ widest point. The shared principle is where the fade starts. High fades remove side width, which makes the cheekbones look wider by contrast.
Hairstyles for Diamond Face Shape Male Without a Beard
Without a beard, the narrow jaw and chin show fully, so the hair does all the balancing. Choose a textured fringe or quiff and keep the temples soft.
If you later want to add jaw width, see Beard Styles by Face Shape.
Styles That Work Against a Diamond Face
- Bulky side volume at cheekbone level
- A very tight high fade with no texture on top
- Flat, centre-parted long hair
- Tall height without any width at the temples
Key Takeaways
- A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jaw.
- The rule: add width at the forehead and temples, not at the cheekbones.
- Textured crops, quiffs and side parts with low tapers are the safest picks.
- Curly and wavy hair suits the shape if the sides are tapered low.
- Where the fade starts matters more than which fade you pick.
- Face shape is a guide, not a rule, and hair type decides what a cut can hold.
Not certain your face is diamond? Run the Face Shape Detector, then bring the matching cut and script to your barber.
FAQs
Is a diamond face attractive for men?
Attractiveness is subjective, and no face shape is objectively best. The diamond is often described as striking because of its defined cheekbones, and a cut that balances the forehead and jaw shows them off.
Is low taper good for a diamond face?
Generally yes. It keeps width at the temples and avoids the stripped-down sides of a high fade, which exaggerate the cheekbones.
What hairstyles look best on a diamond face?
Textured crops, quiffs, side parts, layered medium waves and curly tops with a low taper. They all add width at the front without bulking up the sides.
Do men with a diamond face have to grow their hair out?
No. Some guides default to medium or long hair, but a textured crop works because its fringe widens the forehead. Length is optional.
How is a diamond face different from a heart-shaped face?
Both have a narrow chin. A heart shape is widest at the forehead, while a diamond is widest at the cheekbones. See the Diamond vs Heart Face Shape comparison.
How often does a diamond-face cut need trimming?
Short cuts with a fringe generally need a trim every three to four weeks, because the fringe and tapered sides lose shape first.
Should hair type matter more than face shape?
They do different jobs. Face shape tells you where to put volume, and hair type decides whether a cut will hold that shape. Curly hair, for example, adds more side bulk than straight hair.