Director/Master Barber
A diamond face shape is defined by wide, high cheekbones paired with a slender forehead and a pointed chin. At LoMax Barbers, we focus on highlighting the best ways to ensure a balanced look is achieved. It is often frustrating to search for haircuts for men that provide hairstyles to soften cheekbones without the head looking pinched at the temples. The right style will balance the face shape, adding width to the forehead and softening sharp angles.
The textured fringe is often the most effective tool for this specific silhouette. It is a modern style where the hair on top is directed forward to cover the forehead. Instead of a straight, blunt line, we’ll use a technique called point cutting to create a messy and piecey look that remains a solid choice for men with diamond faces today.
Why this matters
This face shape often features a slender hairline. If the forehead is left completely exposed, the mid face can look much wider by comparison. By choosing a specific fringe, we’ll create the illusion of a wider forehead. This brings the whole face shape into balance and helps enhance natural appeal.
Insider Tip
We’ll recommend asking for 7 to 10 centimetres of length on top. Specifically request internal texture. This ensures the hair doesn’t look like a solid wall, but rather a light and stylish fringe that moves naturally and mimics popular diamond face hairstyles of celebrities. Every suggestion we’ll provide aims to keep the appearance sharp for every occasion.
The Difficult Approach – The Blunt Crop
A French Crop with a very straight, blunt fringe and a high skin fade can be difficult to pull off with this profile. Because the French Crop is defined by that horizontal line and the sides are shaved bare, the forehead can look even smaller. The prominent cheekbones may appear to stand out aggressively, which makes the head look top heavy.
The Ideal Approach – The Point Cut Fringe
Choosing a textured fringe allows for a much more balanced result. We’ll point cut the ends so the hair is messy and uneven. We’ll then leave a mid taper on the sides to keep some hair at the temples. The messy texture hides the hairline and creates a soft, rounded shape that provides hairstyles to soften cheekbones naturally while suiting the face shape perfectly.
For those who prefer to keep hair off the face, the modern quiff is a fantastic selection. This style involves directing the hair up and slightly back to create vertical height. For the profile of a man with a diamond face, we’ll pair this with sides that aren’t cut too short to maintain the width needed to balance features. This approach ensures a great appearance whether you’re heading to a wedding in Oakleigh or a professional meeting in Clayton.
If hair tends to fall flat, we’ll suggest using a pre styler like sea salt spray on damp hair before blow drying. This gives the hair memory and volume. Once the hair is dry, apply a small amount of matte clay to lock the height in place. It’s a staple in many diamond face hairstyles of celebrities seen on red carpets and at special events.
A classic scissor cut is a sophisticated choice that avoids the use of harsh clippers. By using a technique known as scissors over comb on the sides, we’ll leave a soft layer over the temples to hide the width of the cheekbones. A deep side part is then used to sweep the hair diagonally across the forehead, which is one of the most effective hairstyles to soften cheekbones.
The diagonal line created by a side part tricks the eye. It breaks up the symmetry of the face shape and makes the forehead appear broader. Shifting the hair to one side immediately softens the overall look and mimics the best transformations used by stylists globally.
For men with natural waves or curls, medium length is an excellent choice. This style allows the hair to grow down toward the ears and collar, using the natural volume of the curls to fill in the slender areas of the face. Exploring chin length styles for diamond faces can be the key to balancing a sharp jawline. This texture is very similar to the popular wolf cut, which builds volume around the top.
We’ll suggest asking to remove internal weight while keeping the length. This prevents the hair from looking like a mushroom. We’ll use subtle layers to encourage the hair to wave around the forehead and the jawline. It’s a common feature in diamond face hairstyles of celebrities for a relaxed and rugged look.
The slick back is a bold style. However, for the look of a man with a diamond face, the execution is everything. A low taper is essential. A high fade removes the hair from the temples, which can make prominent cheekbones look even wider and the face look out of proportion. For a similar vibe with more coverage, consider a textured style pushed back.
Keeping weight on the sides of the head acts as a visual buffer. It fills the hollow space between the temples and the cheekbones. This creates a much smoother and more balanced profile that suits this face shape specifically.
Approach | Technique | Visual Result |
The High Skin Fade | Shave reaches the temple area | Creates a hollow look and highlights prominent cheekbones |
The Low Taper | Fade starts lower near the ears | Creates a bridge between forehead and cheekbones for balance |
The Difficult Approach – The High Skin Fade
By taking the shave all the way up to the temple, a hollow look is often created. Since the diamond shaped face is already slender at the temples, this shave can make the cheekbones look as though they’re sticking out significantly. The result is often the shape of a lightbulb.
The Ideal Approach – The Low Taper
We’ll start the fade much lower, near the ears. By leaving hair at the temples, a bridge is created between the forehead and the cheekbones. This fills in the face shape, making the entire head look more oval and balanced, similar to chin length styles for diamond faces.
While all five styles work, the textured fringe is the top recommendation for the majority of men. It’s the most direct solution for balancing facial proportions because it addresses the narrow forehead while softening the overall look with texture. It works for almost every hair type and requires minimal daily care.
A great style handles the top of the face, but a beard handles the bottom. Because the diamond shaped face has a pointed chin, facial hair can be used to add physical mass. A short boxed beard or heavy stubble fills out the jawline. This makes the jaw look squarer and more masculine, which perfectly complements the choice of the best hairstyle for men.
An expert will help you build a style that fits your unique features and lifestyle.
It’s generally best to avoid a high skin fade paired with a very short buzz cut. This specific combination removes essential hair volume from the slenderest parts of the head and highlights prominent cheekbones. This can cause the face shape to look out of proportion. At LoMax Barbers in Chadstone, we’ll recommend keeping length at the temples to maintain the symmetry of the face.
A low taper fade is more effective than a high skin fade for face shapes like this. While a high fade strips away hair at the temples, a low taper preserves the weight needed to fill the gap between the slender hairline and the cheekbones. This creates an oval appearance rather than a pinched look. Choosing a low taper is the most important adjustment we’ll make to soften sharp angles, says Kong Eart, the owner of LoMax Barbers.
If looking for visual examples, the style of Cillian Murphy and the look of Robert Pattinson are excellent references. Murphy often utilises textured and layered fringes to add width to the forehead. Pattinson uses messy and medium length waves to soften the cheekbones. These hairstyles focus on volume rather than severe shaves to suit the face shape.
Matte clay and sea salt spray are our top recommended products. Sea salt spray adds memory and lift when applied to damp hair before blow drying. It’s essential for a quiff or a textured fringe. Matte clay provides a firm hold without the shine that can make sharp features look too severe. We’ll suggest avoiding heavy and oil based waxes as they can cause thin hair to clump together.
Yes, a short boxed beard or heavy stubble effectively adds mass to a narrow and pointed chin. For the best results, keep the sideburns and the sides of the beard trimmed tight while allowing more bulk around the jawline. This creates the illusion of a square jaw, which balances the wide cheekbones. A well shaped beard acts as a physical counterweight, says Kong Eart, the owner of LoMax Barbers.
Selecting the right haircuts is about more than just a trim. It’s about understanding how hair can transform an appearance. When it comes to grooming, our team focuses on providing a look that meets the specific needs of the client. If you’re ready to get a style designed for the features of the individual, we’ll guide you through the process. We proudly serve clients across Chadstone, Mulgrave, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Huntingdale, Clarinda, Clayton South, Springvale, and Monash.
Let us help you look and feel your best.
We provide a haircut suitable for your professional or personal needs.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
