Detect Face Shape
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Decode Your Face ShapeWith [ AI ] Precision

Upload a photo or use your live camera to calculate your exact anthropometric proportions in seconds. Get personalised hairstyle, glasses, and grooming advice tailored to your natural bone structure.

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Upload a clear front-facing headshot or start the live camera to inspect 468 landmark points and classify your face shape.

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"Identified my oval face shape in 0.3s. The textured crop haircut recommendation was a game changer!"

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3D Craniofacial Landmarks

Sub-millimeter triangulation across bizygomatic cheekbone width, bigonial jaw width, and facial thirds.

Farkas Anthropometric Standard
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Runs in-memory via SIMD-accelerated WebAssembly. No network round-trips, zero latency bottlenecks.

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Geometric Face Classifications

OvalRoundSquareHeartDiamondOblongTriangle
[ COMPUTER VISION ]

Visualising Every Millimetre of Your Facial Structure

Most automated tools rely on primitive bounding boxes that misclassify strong jaws as round. Our browser-based engine tracks 468 discrete 3D spatial points to compute exact anthropometric ratios directly on your screen.

✓Real-time zygomatic cheekbone width calculation (Landmarks 234–454)
✓Trichion-to-menton vertical facial length axis (Landmarks 10–152)
✓Bilateral gonial jaw angle curvature detection (Landmarks 58–288)
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Topology: 468 Vertices
Cheekbone: 1.18x (Wide)
LIVE SCANX: 142.4 Y: 289.160 FPS
[ MANUAL PROTOCOL ]

How to Measure Your Face Shape with Tape & Mirror

No camera? Use the classic 4-step Farkas craniofacial formula with a flexible tape measure or ruler.

01

Forehead Width (Temples)

Measure across the widest arc of your forehead, halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline.

02

Cheekbone Width (Zygomatic)

Place the tape at the peak prominence of one cheekbone and measure straight across the bridge of the nose to the other peak.

03

Jawline Width (Gonial Angles)

Measure from the centre tip of your chin up along the jawline to the angle below your ear, then multiply by 2.

04

Face Length (Trichion to Menton)

Measure from the centre point of your upper hairline straight down the bridge of your nose to the bottom tip of your chin.

Interactive Proportional Calculator

Enter your measurements in inches or centimetres to compute your exact proportions.

[ ANATOMICAL MATRIX ]

Face Shape Comparison Matrix

Compare key anthropometric dimensions across all 7 craniofacial profiles according to Farkas standards.

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ShapeWidest PointLength : WidthJawline AngleChin ArchitecturePopulation RarityGuide
OvalCheekbones1.35 - 1.60Soft, curvedSmooth, rounded45% (Most common)Details →
DiamondCheekbones (Rcheek > 1.10)1.35 - 1.65Tapered, narrowSharp, pointed8 - 10% (Rare)Details →
RoundCheekbones & Midface< 1.25Circular, curvedSoft, rounded15 - 20%Details →
SquareEqual (Forehead ≈ Jaw)< 1.25Sharp, 90° gonialFlat, broad12 - 15%Details →
HeartForehead (Rtaper > 1.20)1.30 - 1.60Gradual taperDelicate, pointed10 - 12%Details →
OblongUniform throughout> 1.65Straight, parallelElongated, flat8 - 10%Details →
TriangleJawline (Rtaper < 0.85)1.15 - 1.45Broad, prominentWide, squared/flat5 - 7% (Rare)Details →

Most Commonly Confused Face Shapes

How to tell closely matched facial geometries apart with objective biometric criteria.

Diagnostic Factor: Vertical elongation

Oval vs. Oblong

An oval face has an aspect ratio around 1.45–1.55 with soft taper. An oblong face has an aspect ratio exceeding 1.65 with parallel, straight sides and a longer chin-to-forehead drop.

Diagnostic Factor: Gonial jaw angle sharpness

Round vs. Square

Both share an aspect ratio under 1.25. However, round faces have curved, soft jawlines with zero sharp corners, whereas square faces have an unmistakable 90-degree angular jawline.

Diagnostic Factor: Taper direction (Taper Ratio)

Heart vs. Triangle

A heart face is top-heavy (wide forehead tapering to a sharp chin, Rtaper > 1.20). A triangle face is inverted: bottom-heavy with a broad jawline tapering up to a narrower forehead (Rtaper < 0.85).

[ HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY ]

Transforming Haircuts & Styling Decisions

See how discovering exact facial geometry helped real people choose hairstyles, glasses, and grooming aesthetics that balance their natural bone structure.

Marcus K.

Marcus K.

Product Designer

4.9
★★★★★

"Every barber used to give me haircuts that made my head look boxy. This tool correctly identified my square jawline and suggested a textured crop fade with soft sides. Completely transformed my profile!"

VERIFIED SCANSquare Face
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Poppy Clark

Junior Web Developer

4.8
★★★★★

"I always assumed I had a round face until the 468-point mesh proved my balanced 1.48 aspect ratio. Switched to curtain bangs and cat-eye frames. Best aesthetic decision ever!"

VERIFIED SCANOval Face
Eleanor Evans

Eleanor Evans

Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist

5.0
★★★★★

"I recommend this to all my styling clients. The 100% on-device privacy guarantee means they never have to worry about uploading photos, and the eyebrow arch recommendations are spot on."

VERIFIED SCANHeart Face
Oliver Davies

Oliver Davies

Web Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"The cheekbone width vs jaw ratio was so detailed. It suggested browline eyeglasses which balance my pointed chin. The algorithm is scientifically accurate."

VERIFIED SCANDiamond Face
Liam Wright

Liam Wright

Local Guide & Coder

4.8
★★★★★

"Angular geometric glasses instantly gave structure to my softer jawline. Incredible that this whole biometric analysis runs right in the browser in under a second with zero lag."

VERIFIED SCANRound Face
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Alistair Smith

Creative Director

4.9
★★★★★

"Finally a tool that doesn’t confuse oblong with oval. It warned me to avoid high-volume pompadours and suggested side-parted styles with width. Completely fixed my look!"

VERIFIED SCANOblong Face
Marcus K.

Marcus K.

Product Designer

4.9
★★★★★

"Every barber used to give me haircuts that made my head look boxy. This tool correctly identified my square jawline and suggested a textured crop fade with soft sides. Completely transformed my profile!"

VERIFIED SCANSquare Face
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Poppy Clark

Junior Web Developer

4.8
★★★★★

"I always assumed I had a round face until the 468-point mesh proved my balanced 1.48 aspect ratio. Switched to curtain bangs and cat-eye frames. Best aesthetic decision ever!"

VERIFIED SCANOval Face
Eleanor Evans

Eleanor Evans

Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist

5.0
★★★★★

"I recommend this to all my styling clients. The 100% on-device privacy guarantee means they never have to worry about uploading photos, and the eyebrow arch recommendations are spot on."

VERIFIED SCANHeart Face
Oliver Davies

Oliver Davies

Web Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"The cheekbone width vs jaw ratio was so detailed. It suggested browline eyeglasses which balance my pointed chin. The algorithm is scientifically accurate."

VERIFIED SCANDiamond Face
Liam Wright

Liam Wright

Local Guide & Coder

4.8
★★★★★

"Angular geometric glasses instantly gave structure to my softer jawline. Incredible that this whole biometric analysis runs right in the browser in under a second with zero lag."

VERIFIED SCANRound Face
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Alistair Smith

Creative Director

4.9
★★★★★

"Finally a tool that doesn’t confuse oblong with oval. It warned me to avoid high-volume pompadours and suggested side-parted styles with width. Completely fixed my look!"

VERIFIED SCANOblong Face
Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Full Stack Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"The Farkas ratio breakdown showed why round aviators softened my forehead taper. No other app showed the actual facial third proportions in real time."

VERIFIED SCANHeart Face
James Watson

James Watson

Software Developer

4.7
★★★★★

"Finding the right beard shape was always guesswork. The jaw gonial curvature measurement told me to keep the chin length fuller and sides tapered. Outstanding precision."

VERIFIED SCANSquare Face
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Callum Hughes

Portrait Photographer

5.0
★★★★★

"As a photographer, lighting and bone structure are everything. The 468 landmarks are identical to clinical 3D topology scans. Highly recommended for hair and makeup styling."

VERIFIED SCANOval Face
Charlotte Turner

Charlotte Turner

Beauty & Skincare Editor

4.9
★★★★★

"I tested this against multiple manual tape measurements and the numbers matched within 2mm. The contouring and blush placement guide for round faces is exceptionally well researched."

VERIFIED SCANRound Face
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David L.

Software Engineer

4.8
★★★★★

"I was torn between oval and diamond frames for years. Seeing the 468 landmark points map directly onto my high cheekbones showed me why wayfarers work so much better."

VERIFIED SCANDiamond Face
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Peter Finch

Frontend Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"Discovered my base-heavy pear shape jawline. Suggested layered haircuts that add volume at the temples and cat-eye frames. It felt like consulting a celebrity stylist!"

VERIFIED SCANTriangle Face
Harry Wilson

Harry Wilson

Full Stack Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"The Farkas ratio breakdown showed why round aviators softened my forehead taper. No other app showed the actual facial third proportions in real time."

VERIFIED SCANHeart Face
James Watson

James Watson

Software Developer

4.7
★★★★★

"Finding the right beard shape was always guesswork. The jaw gonial curvature measurement told me to keep the chin length fuller and sides tapered. Outstanding precision."

VERIFIED SCANSquare Face
C

Callum Hughes

Portrait Photographer

5.0
★★★★★

"As a photographer, lighting and bone structure are everything. The 468 landmarks are identical to clinical 3D topology scans. Highly recommended for hair and makeup styling."

VERIFIED SCANOval Face
Charlotte Turner

Charlotte Turner

Beauty & Skincare Editor

4.9
★★★★★

"I tested this against multiple manual tape measurements and the numbers matched within 2mm. The contouring and blush placement guide for round faces is exceptionally well researched."

VERIFIED SCANRound Face
D

David L.

Software Engineer

4.8
★★★★★

"I was torn between oval and diamond frames for years. Seeing the 468 landmark points map directly onto my high cheekbones showed me why wayfarers work so much better."

VERIFIED SCANDiamond Face
P

Peter Finch

Frontend Developer

4.9
★★★★★

"Discovered my base-heavy pear shape jawline. Suggested layered haircuts that add volume at the temples and cat-eye frames. It felt like consulting a celebrity stylist!"

VERIFIED SCANTriangle Face
[ FAQS ]

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our in-browser anthropometric classification engine.

How accurate is the AI face shape detector?
Our engine achieves 88–95% accuracy on clear front-facing photos, calibrated against Farkas (1994) craniofacial anthropometric standards. By calculating 468 3D landmark coordinates in real-time, the algorithm measures key proportional ratios—forehead-to-jaw width, zygomatic cheekbone prominence, and trichion-to-menton vertical height—without the perspective distortion common in legacy 2D bounding boxes.
What are the 7 main face shapes and which is the most common?
The seven recognized craniofacial shapes are Oval, Round, Square, Heart, Diamond, Oblong, and Triangle. Oval is the most common (representing approximately 28% of the global population) and serves as the classical baseline for symmetrical aesthetics. Diamond is statistically the rarest, occurring in roughly 5% of individuals.
What is the difference between an Oval and an Oblong face shape?
While both profiles are longer than they are wide, an Oval face has softly rounded contours with a jawline that gently tapers narrower than the cheekbones. An Oblong face features straighter vertical lateral sides, minimal tapering between temple and jaw, and an elongated vertical length ratio exceeding 1.65× cheekbone width.
What is the difference between an AI face shape detector and a face shape calculator?
An AI face shape detector uses on-device computer vision to automatically map 468 facial coordinates from a camera feed or photo in milliseconds. A manual face shape calculator requires measuring four physical dimensions (forehead, cheekbone, jawline, and face length) with a tape measure and computing ratios manually. Both produce matching results when manual measurements are taken precisely.
Can I determine my face shape without taking manual measurements?
Yes. Our AI detector eliminates the need for tape measures, mirror tracing, or subjective multi-question quizzes. Simply upload a front-facing selfie or enable your camera, and the algorithm measures and classifies your facial geometry instantly.
How should I position myself for the most accurate facial scan?
Position yourself facing the camera straight-on at eye level with a neutral expression. Pull your hair back to fully reveal your forehead hairline, cheekbones, and jawline contour. Ensure balanced, diffused lighting to prevent harsh unilateral shadows from skewing landmark triangulation.