To determine your face shape as a man, follow these clear steps using a tape measure and mirror:

1. Gather tools : You need a flexible tape measure, a mirror, a pencil, and paper to record measurements.
2. Measure key areas :
   • Forehead width : Measure across the widest part of your forehead, usually halfway between your hairline and eyebrows.
   • Cheekbones width : Measure across the widest part of your cheekbones, just below the outer corner of each eye.
   • Jawline length : Measure from the tip of your chin to just below your ear where the jaw angles upward, then double this number to get the full jawline width.
   • Face length : Measure from the center of your hairline down to the tip of your chin.
3. Compare measurements :
   • Identify which measurement is the largest and how the others relate to it.
   • Note the shape of your jawline (sharp/defined or rounded/soft).
   • Consider the proportions between forehead, cheekbones, jawline, and face length.
4. Match your measurements to common face shapes :

Face Shape| Key Characteristics
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Oval| Face length > cheekbones width; forehead > jawline; jaw angle rounded
Square| All measurements fairly similar; jaw angle sharp and defined
Oblong/Rectangular| Face length greatest; forehead, cheekbones, jawline similar
Round| Cheekbones and face length similar and larger than forehead and jawline; jaw angle soft
Diamond| Face length largest; cheekbones > forehead > jawline smallest; pointed chin
Heart| Forehead > cheekbones and jawline; pointed chin
Triangle| Jawline > cheekbones > forehead

5. Use your determined face shape to guide choices in hairstyles, beard styles, and accessories for a flattering appearance

This method is straightforward and widely used by style experts to identify men's face shapes accurately.