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Face shape detector for glasses – frames that suit your face
Add a front photo to see your face shape, the frame shapes that suit it and the frame width that fits your face. The face shape detector for glasses runs in your browser: no upload, no account.
- No account
- Runs on your device
- Phone & desktop
Find your face shape for glasses
Stays on your device
Add a front photo or selfie
JPG, PNG or WebP · drop it here or press Ctrl+V · HEIC only where your browser opens it
For a reliable result
- Camera at eye level, about an arm’s length away
- Hair back, so forehead and jaw are visible
- No glasses, a relaxed face, looking straight ahead
- Even light from the front, no strong shadows
Your photo never leaves this device. The face model (about 18 MB) loads from this website when you add a photo.
No photo? Enter four measurements
Use a mirror and a ruler held flat, or a printed front photo. Measure straight across, not around the curve of your face.
- Forehead
- Cheekbones
- Jawline
- Face length
The colored lines show where to measure. Hold the ruler level and read it with your head straight.
Your face shape
- Forehead
- Cheekbones
- Jawline
- Face length
The model ends on the upper forehead, so the hairline is estimated. Drag the dashed line on the photo or use the slider until it sits where your forehead meets your hair.
Not quite on the edge of your face? Drag the colored dots to your forehead, cheekbones, jaw corners and chin, or focus one and use the arrow keys. Everything updates at once.
Try glasses on your photo
The frames are drawn on your photo at the size of your face, so you can compare shapes. Frames marked “Suits you” are the ones suggested for your face shape.
All seven shapes
How close your measurements are to each shape. Many faces sit between two shapes.
Your measurements
| Measurement | Value | In plain words |
|---|
Ideas for your face shape
Balanced proportions let most cuts work. Keep the face visible.
Long hair
- Long layers
- Sleek, straight lengths
Medium hair
- A shoulder-length lob
- A chin-length bob
Short hair
- A pixie cut
Shorter men’s cuts
- Textured quiff
- Classic side part
- Buzz cut
Better avoided: heavy bangs or curtains of hair that hide the face.
Frames as wide as your cheekbones, or a little wider, keep the balance.
- Rectangular frames add a little structure.
- Geometric frames give a soft face a clear line.
Less flattering: frames much narrower than your face.
Most beard styles suit an oval face.
- Keep the length even on the cheeks and chin
- Light stubble, a short boxed beard or a full beard all work
Add height and length so the face looks longer.
Long hair
- Long layers
- A deep side part with side-swept bangs
Medium hair
- A long bob that ends below the chin
Short hair
- A pixie with volume on top
Shorter men’s cuts
- Pompadour with shorter sides
- Quiff
- Faux hawk
Better avoided: chin-length rounded bobs and a blunt full fringe.
Angular frames add definition to soft curves.
- Rectangular frames straight lines balance round cheeks.
- Square frames clear corners add structure.
Less flattering: small round frames.
A beard can make a round face look longer.
- Keep it longer at the chin
- Keep the cheeks short and neat
Soften the strong jaw with movement and layers.
Long hair
- Soft waves
- Long layers with side-swept bangs
Medium hair
- A layered long bob with a side part
Short hair
- A soft, textured pixie with a side part
Shorter men’s cuts
- Textured crop
- Side part
- Buzz cut
Better avoided: blunt bobs that end exactly at the jaw.
Curved frames soften the angles.
- Round frames curves contrast with a strong jaw.
- Oval frames thin rims keep it light.
Less flattering: heavy, angular frames.
Keep the beard rounded rather than boxy.
- A rounded beard
- Light stubble
Add width at the jaw and keep the top calm.
Long hair
- Waves that start at jaw level
- Long hair with side-swept bangs
Medium hair
- A long bob with waves from the jaw down
Short hair
- A chin-length bob
Shorter men’s cuts
- Medium fringe
- Side part with medium length on top
Better avoided: lots of volume on top.
Frames that are lighter at the top balance a wider forehead.
- Bottom-heavy frames add weight below the eyes.
- Oval frames soft and balanced.
- Rimless glasses keep the forehead light.
- Light aviators widen toward the jaw.
Less flattering: heavy, top-heavy frames.
A beard adds width below a narrow chin.
- Fuller at the chin
- A short full beard
Add width at the forehead and the jaw.
Long hair
- Long layers with side-swept bangs
Medium hair
- A shoulder-length cut with fullness at the jaw
Short hair
- A chin-length bob
Shorter men’s cuts
- Textured fringe
- Messy quiff
Better avoided: hair slicked flat at the sides.
Frames that soften the cheekbones and add width above them.
- Oval frames soft lines over high cheekbones.
- Cat-eye frames widen the upper face.
- Rimless glasses light over the cheekbones.
- Browline frames add width at the brows.
Less flattering: narrow frames that stop at the cheekbones.
A beard fills in a narrow chin.
- A full beard
- A short beard with a fuller chin
Add width at the sides and keep the length in check.
Long hair
- Shoulder-length waves
Medium hair
- Curtain bangs with medium hair
- A layered bob
Short hair
- A short crew cut without height on top
Shorter men’s cuts
- Side part with a fringe
- Short sides kept a little fuller
Better avoided: very long straight hair and height on top.
Deeper frames break up the length of the face.
- Oversized frames cover more of the face.
- Deep frames with tall lenses shorten the face.
Less flattering: small, narrow frames.
A beard can widen a long face.
- Fuller on the sides
- Short at the chin
Add volume at the temples and the crown.
Long hair
- Layers that start above the jaw
Medium hair
- Side-swept bangs with volume on top
Short hair
- A pixie with height on top
Shorter men’s cuts
- Volume on top with shorter sides
Better avoided: fullness at jaw level.
Frames with more weight at the top balance a wider jaw.
- Browline frames strong brows widen the forehead.
- Cat-eye frames lift the eye line.
Less flattering: bottom-heavy frames.
Keep the jaw from looking wider.
- Short and neat
- Stubble or a short, tidy beard
Your photo stays private. It is measured in your browser and never uploaded or stored. The face model (about 18 MB) comes from this website the first time you add a photo.
A face shape is an estimate. Pose, lens and light change the numbers a little, and many faces sit between two shapes. The tool measures proportions only: it does not recognize who you are.
How the glasses check works
Add a front photo
Without your glasses, hair back, looking straight into the camera. Or enter four measurements in the manual form.
Check the hairline and points
Move the dashed hairline if it does not sit where your forehead meets your hair, and drag any colored point that is off the edge of your face. The face shape updates as you move them.
Read the glasses ideas
The Glasses tab opens first: frame shapes for your face with a small drawing of each, and the frame width that matches your face.
What is my face shape for glasses? Frames by result
| Face shape | Frames to try |
|---|---|
| Oval | Rectangular or geometric, as wide as the cheekbones or a little wider |
| Round | Rectangular or square frames with clear corners |
| Square | Round or oval frames with thin rims |
| Heart | Bottom-heavy, oval, rimless or light aviators |
| Diamond | Oval, cat-eye, rimless or browline |
| Oblong (long) | Oversized or deep frames |
| Triangle (pear) | Browline and cat-eye frames |
The guide to glasses for every face shape explains why these shapes work and what else to look at.
Frame width versus face width
Shape is only half of it: frames should be about as wide as your face at the cheekbones. Frames that are much narrower make the face look wider; frames that stick out past the face look heavy.
With a photo, the tool estimates your face width from the size of your iris, which is about 11.7 mm wide in most adults, and turns it into a range of frame widths in millimeters. Treat it as a starting point: it can be off by about a centimeter. The manual form uses the cheekbone width you measured.
Shops call it frame width or total width. The three numbers printed inside the temple of your glasses, such as 52-18-140, are the lens width, the bridge and the temple length; two lens widths plus the bridge plus a few millimeters for the frame edges come close to the frame width.
Trying frames on: what to check besides the shape
- Eyebrows: the top of the frame should follow your brows, not cut across them.
- Bridge: the frame should sit on your nose without sliding or pinching.
- Eyes in the middle: your pupils should sit near the middle of each lens.
- Prescription: strong or progressive lenses need enough lens height; ask your optician before choosing very slim frames.
Face shape detector for glasses, online and free
This face shape detector for glasses is free to use online, as often as you like, without an account. The photo is measured on your device and never uploaded, so you can try a few selfies until the hairline and the pose look right.
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Frequently asked questions
What is my face shape for glasses if I am between two shapes?
Read the frame ideas for both shapes and choose frames that appear in both lists, or that suit the shape with the higher score. Many faces between oval and another shape can wear a wide range of frames.
How do I know my frame width?
Look at the frame width the tool suggests, or hold a ruler across your current glasses from hinge to hinge on the outside. Shops list this number as frame width or total width.
Do I need to take my glasses off for the photo?
Yes, a photo without glasses works best. Frames cover the temples and the eye area, and the model may place the points less reliably.
Is the face shape detector for glasses free?
Yes, it is free online with no account and no limit. The photo is measured in your browser and is not uploaded.
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