People are often overwhelmed but the number of articles online about jaw shapes and are still confused about their own. We have tried and simplified this process by bringing together all the relevant information.
For the longest time, people haven’t cared much about the shape of their jaw and face. But, recently more and more people are getting to know the importance of knowing your face shape. Why, you ask?
Knowing your jaw/face shape helps you find answers to the following questions:
- What kind of glasses would look the best on you?
- What is the perfect haircut for your face?
- What features to enhance while doing your makeup?
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How Does Jaw Shape Affect Your Face & Personality?
Your jawline forms the lower half of your face. Hence, there is no denying that a sharper jaw shape would make you look a lot better than a double chin and no jawline whatsoever.
There are different face shapes, all flattering in their own way. There is no one desirable jawline shape better than the other.
However, whats not desirable is when there is excess face fat that is covering up your jawline and compromising your jaw shape.
In this blog, we will learn how to enhance your jaw shape no matter what it is. Several studies have been conducted that prove that a sharper jawline and cheekbones add to your personality and make you much more confident.
How To Determine Your Jaw Shape?
Step 1: Grab The Tools
Find a notebook, pen and a flexible measuring tape. Stand in front of a mirror and note down the following measurements as you go.
Step 2: Measure Your Forehead
To figure out your jaw shape firstly, you need to find out the widest part on your face and also the narrowest and then check whether they’re equal or not.
Start with the forehead, measure the widest part of your forehead, which is usually the part between your eyebrows and hairline.
Step 3: Measure Your Cheekbones
Next up our your cheekbones, measure them by placing the tape horizontally across the highest part of your cheekbones, just below the eye socket.
Step 4: Measure Your Jawline
Measure your jawline by placing the tape from the center of your chin to up till your ear, where your jawliner ends. You don’t have to measure the other side, just multiply the number by two to get the length of your entire jawline.
Step 5: Measure Your Face Length
Last but not least you have to measure the length of your face. To do so, place the tape on the center of your hairline to the center of your chin.
Now looking at the length to width ratio on these results you will be able to determine the shape of your jawline and face. Continue reading to find out about the different jaw shape there are.
What Are The Different Jaw Shapes?
The most important element to note is the largest of the four measured features. That will be the key giveaway. Once you find out the widest part of your face, compare your results to the shapes mentioned below, and you have your face shape.
Oval Shaped Face
Length of your face is greater than the width of your cheekbones, and the forehead is greater than your jawline. This means you have an oval face shape, wherein the jawline is round rather than being sharp.
Square Shaped Face
All the measurements are somewhat similar, this means your face shape is square. The jaw shape is sharp rather than rounded.
Rectangle/Oblong Shaped Face
Your face shape is rectangular/oblong if your facial length is the largest of all measurements. And the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline are relatively similar in size.
Round Shaped Face
Your face shape is a perfect round if the measurements of the cheekbones and face length are similar. They will probably be greater than the forehead and jawline, which also will be similar in size.
Diamond Shaped Face
People with a diamond faced shape will have their face length to be the largest. Then, in descending order will be cheekbones, forehead, and the smallest is the jawline. The chin is very sharp in this face type.
Heart-Shaped Face
Here, the forehead is greater than the cheekbones and jawline. Similar to the diamond shape, the chin is sharp and pointy.
Triangular Shaped Face
Triangle face shapes are unique. Here, the jawline measures higher than cheekbones, which measure higher than the forehead.
You can also use online face shape detectors if you do not have the tools needed by your side right now.
How To Enhance Your Jaw Shape?
No matter what your face or jaw shape is, whether it’s heart shape or rectangle. You can enhance your jawline through some simple steps. Below mentioned are some ways you can make your jawline stand out more prominently.
Mewing
Mewing is a fairly new concept that has taken over the internet. If you haven’t heard about it check out our Mewing Guide.
Mewing is a technique that includes resting your tongue on the roof of the mouth called the palate. Your lips need to be sealed and your molars (teeth at the back of the mouth) need to lightly rest on top of each other.
This technique might sound complex but it is rather simple. Just avoid the common mewing mistakes and look at mewing results to stay motivated.
Right Jaw Training Tool
Jaw training tools are meant to provide a well-structured jawline. One of the key purposes is to accelerate jaw muscle growth. By doing so, you get sharper-looking cheekbones and jawline in no time.
While some people like to chew gum daily to activate their jaw muscles. There are better alternatives available in today’s day and age.
There silicone gums that are reusable and provide higher resistance than regular chewing gum. Jaw training tools such as CHISELL and Jawliner are known to provide the best results. We have in-depth blogs about both the jaw training tools if you wish to learn more.
Right Eyewear
Sometimes people choose wrongly shaped frames or sunglasses that make their face shape look unflattering. The solution is simple, research about the different shape of eyewear and which one suit your face type the best.
Right Haircut
The right haircut also plays an important role in enhancing your looks. A wrong haircut can make everything go haywire. For example, if you have a small forehead and round face, bangs would not be the right fit for your face.
Read more about the right haircut for your particular face shape before getting your hair done.
Right Beard Shape
Your beard outlines your face and hence, till your jawline is a work in progress, you can in turn shape your beard. If you have a rounder face, grown your beard long and keep its edges sharp. Similarly, if you have a more rectangular face, a stubble or clean shaved look would be the best choice.
Final Thoughts
Determining your face shape will give you a lot more control over your looks. It helps make mindful decisions when it comes to your appearance.
There is no particular shape that is better than the other. Make sure to look into mewing and train your facial muscles to tone your jawline further.