Measuring, identifying and understanding the seven face shapes — what separates them geometrically, and what to do with the answer.
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A man's apparent face shape is built by the beard line and the hairline as much as by bone. This guide covers cuts, beard styles, frames and maintenance lines for all seven shapes.
Well-known faces make the seven shape categories legible in a way that diagrams cannot. Use these commonly cited examples to calibrate your eye, then measure your own outline instead of matching a lookalike.
Four readings and two ratios are all it takes to name your face shape without guesswork. This guide covers the protocol, the thresholds, and a worked example.
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Open itWhat defines each one geometrically, and the hair, eyewear and grooming that suit it.
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