Can a textured bob make my cheekbones look wider?

Yes, if its fullest section sits beside them. Keep the useful fullness around your jaw and chin, and ask for less bulk at cheekbone level.

Are curtain bangs as good a fit as side-swept bangs?

Side-swept bangs rate Good here, while curtain bangs rate Neutral. Both cover part of the forehead, but curtain bangs also add width around the cheeks.

Should I choose my haircut from a straight-haired reference?

Choose a reference that shows the outline you want, but discuss how your natural wave changes it. Product shouldn't have to force your hair into another texture's shape.

women's hairstyles for a diamond face with wavy hair

At a glance

Face shape: Diamond
Hair type: Wavy
What wavy hair adds: soft movement and a little width at the sides
Aim for: Width at the forehead and the chin, nothing bulky at cheekbone level
Styling tip: cut it dry or with the wave in mind, or the length springs up shorter than planned
Top picks: Lob, Side-swept bangs, Textured bob

Wavy hair on a diamond face (women)
Style	Fit	Why
Lob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Side-swept bangs	Good	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face.
Textured bob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow. Watch one thing: it adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Shag	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.
Wolf cut	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.
Long layers	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, though not by much.
Curtain bangs	Neutral	It covers part of the forehead, which shortens the visible face, but it also adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Blunt bob	Good	It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow. Watch one thing: it adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Soft waves	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, but it also adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Butterfly cut	Neutral	It adds soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw, but it also adds width at cheek level, where this face is already widest.
Pixie	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
High ponytail	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Sleek straight	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.
Braids	With a tweak	It exposes the full outline, which puts its width on show.

Put fullness above and below the cheekbones

On a diamond face, the cheekbones are clearly wider than both the forehead and jaw. Width around the forehead and chin softens that contrast. Bulk beside the cheekbones makes it stronger.

A fringe or forward-falling texture can make the narrow forehead look wider. Ends sitting around the jaw add fullness where the face narrows. Waves also create soft, broken-up lines that take the edge off a strong jaw.

Start with a lob, side-swept bangs or a textured bob

These are the top picks for diamond-face hairstyles with wavy hair, but each does a different job.

Lob: Good. It adds fullness at jaw and chin level, where this face is narrow.
Side-swept bangs: Good. They cover part of the forehead and shorten the visible face.
Textured bob: Good. It adds fullness around the jaw and chin, but can also widen the cheek area.

For a wavy bob on a diamond face, ask where the fullest wave will sit. A jaw-level outline suits the aim better than bulk beside the cheekbones.

Compare the other cuts by where they add width

The remaining options need a closer look at their outline. Use the hairstyle guide to compare cuts, keeping these fit differences in mind.

Shag and wolf cut: Good. Their forehead coverage shortens the visible face, but their cheek-level volume needs managing.
Blunt bob: Good. It adds jaw and chin fullness, with the same caution about extra cheek width.
Long layers: Neutral. Their soft, broken-up lines soften a strong jaw, though the effect is small.
Curtain bangs: Neutral. They cover part of the forehead and shorten the visible face, but also add width beside the cheeks.
Soft waves and butterfly cut: Neutral. Their broken-up lines soften a strong jaw, but they also widen the already broad cheek area.

Give exposed styles a forehead detail

A pixie, high ponytail, sleek straight styling and braids all rate 'With a tweak' here. They expose the full outline, putting its width on show.

If you want that exposed shape, you can choose it. To follow the balancing aim, ask about forward-falling texture around the forehead instead of adding bulk beside the cheeks.

Ask for the cut in its natural wave

Ask your stylist to cut it dry or with the wave in mind. Otherwise, the length can spring up shorter than planned. Point out where you want the finished ends and fullness to sit.

A common mistake with wavy haircuts for diamond faces is choosing a cut designed for another hair type. Don't expect product to make your wave hold that outline.

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

Questions people ask

Can a textured bob make my cheekbones look wider?: Yes, if its fullest section sits beside them. Keep the useful fullness around your jaw and chin, and ask for less bulk at cheekbone level.
Are curtain bangs as good a fit as side-swept bangs?: Side-swept bangs rate Good here, while curtain bangs rate Neutral. Both cover part of the forehead, but curtain bangs also add width around the cheeks.
Should I choose my haircut from a straight-haired reference?: Choose a reference that shows the outline you want, but discuss how your natural wave changes it. Product shouldn't have to force your hair into another texture's shape.

Written from the measurements and ingredient facts on this site, then checked for the usual mistakes. Not medical advice.

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