Oval face shape
A gentle taper from cheek to chin.
How to recognize the outline
With your head level, trace from the widest part of your cheeks down toward your chin. An oval sketch has a little more length than width and narrows gradually on both sides. The chin finishes the curve without a sharp change of direction.
Oval or oblong?
Compare the middle third of the two outlines. An oblong tends to have a longer stretch of almost parallel sides. For oval, the sides begin to curve inward sooner. A high camera angle can make either chin look narrower. See the oblong sketch.
What to check when trying glasses
Look at the distance between the lower rim and your cheek when you smile. Compare this clearance before choosing a shallow rectangle or a rounded lens.
A haircut trial in the mirror
Try a side part with one side tucked. Then release a front piece so it lands near the cheek. Keep your usual length in both views and decide whether you want to reveal or interrupt that long curve.
Measure oval and oblong outlines on the same photo →
Compare your outline in the free face shape finder or ask friends to choose between two of your looks.