Best Haircuts for Men With Triangle Faces

What does this face shape look like?

A triangle face has a narrower forehead and a wider, strong jawline, so the jaw is the widest part of the face. It is sometimes called a pear shape.

Not sure of your shape? See how to determine your face shape. These are guidelines, not rules. Hair type, density, hairline and head shape matter as much as face shape, so your barber can fine-tune any of these for you.

Haircuts that work

• Quiff: adds height and width on top.
• Pompadour: volume at the front balances the jaw.
• Tall textured top: adds width at the forehead.
• Side part with volume.
• Mid or high fade, or a taper: keeps the sides slim. See our fade haircut page.

What to go easy on

Go easy on wide volume at the sides, long sides, and styles that sit flat on top. They add width at the jaw, where the face is already widest.

Beard styles

Keep the beard shorter and neat at the jaw, so it does not add more width. A little length at the chin is fine. See how to match your beard to your face shape.

How to ask your barber

• Say you want volume on top and slim sides.
• Pick a mid fade or taper for the sides.
• Say how much height you want, and how you style it.
• Bring a photo of a haircut you like.

Questions customers ask