Why is the curly top fade a top pick but only a neutral fit?

Its soft, broken-up lines can take the edge off a strong jaw. But it also exposes the full outline, putting the cheekbone width on show.

Can men with coily hair and a diamond face wear an afro?

Yes, with attention to the outline. Keep it from becoming widest beside the cheekbones, where your face already has the most width.

What should I ask my barber for?

Ask for width around the forehead and chin, with controlled volume at cheekbone level. Describe the shape you want rather than giving only a length.

men's hairstyles for a diamond face with coily hair

At a glance

Face shape: Diamond
Hair type: Coily
What coily hair adds: dense volume that grows outward and upward
Aim for: Width at the forehead and the chin, nothing bulky at cheekbone level
Styling tip: shape is cut into the hair itself, so ask for the outline you want rather than a length
Top picks: Messy fringe, Textured crop, Curly top fade

Coily hair on a diamond face (men)
Style	Fit	Why
Messy fringe	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face. Watch one thing: it adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Textured crop	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face.
Curly top fade	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, but it also exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Taper fade	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Afro	With a tweak	It adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest. On the plus side it adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw.
Buzz cut	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Crew cut	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Undercut	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Skin fade	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Man bun	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Slick back	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.

Shape the volume around your narrow forehead and jaw

On a diamond face, both the forehead and jaw are narrower than the cheekbones. A fringe or forward-falling texture adds width around the forehead. Length that ends at the jaw adds width lower down, where the face narrows.

Dense coils can put extra width directly beside the cheeks, exaggerating their prominence. Keep that area controlled while allowing width where you want it. The soft, broken-up lines can also take the edge off a strong jaw.

Choose between coverage and an exposed outline

These coily haircuts for a diamond face differ most in how much forehead and outline they reveal.

Messy fringe: a good fit because it covers part of the forehead and shortens the visible face. Watch for coils spreading outward at cheek level.
Textured crop: a good fit because its forward coverage also shortens the visible face. Keep the shape focused around the forehead.
Curly top fade: a neutral fit despite its place among the top picks. Its soft lines take the edge off a strong jaw, but the fade exposes the full outline and highlights its width.

For short coily styles, decide whether forehead coverage matters more to you than showing the full face shape.

Adapt an afro, fade or pulled-back style

Other hairstyles for men with a diamond face need changes to serve the same aim. The cut's name doesn't tell you where its volume will sit.

Afro: needs a tweak because it can add width at cheek level. Its soft, broken-up lines can soften a strong jaw, so ask for an outline without bulky cheeks.
Taper fade, skin fade and undercut: each needs a tweak because it exposes the full outline and puts its width on show.
Buzz cut and crew cut: each also needs a tweak for the exposed outline. If you want forehead coverage, discuss a fringe or crop instead.
Man bun and slick back: each needs a tweak because pulling the hair back exposes the full outline and highlights its width.

Describe the outline you want at the appointment

With coily hair, shape is cut into the hair itself. Ask for the outline you want rather than giving only a length. Describe width around the forehead and chin, with nothing bulky beside the cheekbones.

Don't pick a cut designed for another hair type and expect your barber to force it with product. Choose a reference that reflects how your own hair grows.

The free face-shape finder names the closest prototype from one selfie, on your device. It doesn't read hair type, so select that yourself from how your hair dries naturally.

Questions people ask

Why is the curly top fade a top pick but only a neutral fit?: Its soft, broken-up lines can take the edge off a strong jaw. But it also exposes the full outline, putting the cheekbone width on show.
Can men with coily hair and a diamond face wear an afro?: Yes, with attention to the outline. Keep it from becoming widest beside the cheekbones, where your face already has the most width.
What should I ask my barber for?: Ask for width around the forehead and chin, with controlled volume at cheekbone level. Describe the shape you want rather than giving only a length.

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