Eyebrow shapes for your face shape: full guide

Choosing eyebrow shapes for your face shape can change how your face looks without heavy makeup. Brows frame the eyes and give the face direction, so the right arch makes it look more balanced, fresher or more defined.

How to find your face shape

Pull your hair back and look straight on. Compare the width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, then the length from forehead to chin. A round face is about as long as it is wide with full cheeks. An oval face is slightly longer with a rounded chin. A square face has a strong jaw as wide as the forehead. A heart face is widest at the forehead and narrows to the chin. A long face is much longer than it is wide.

Eyebrow shapes for each face shape

Table of eyebrow shapes for round, oval, square, heart and long faces and their purpose

Round face: a high or defined arch makes the face look longer.
Oval face: a soft arch keeps the balanced proportions.
Square face: a soft angled brow with a gentle curve softens the jaw.
Heart face: a lower, rounded arch balances a wider forehead.
Long face: straighter, flatter brows make the face look wider.

Example: eyebrow previews from Kira

Three points for balanced brows

Start: in line with the outer edge of your nostril, straight up.
Arch: on a line from your nostril through the center of your pupil when looking ahead.
End: on a line from your nostril through the outer corner of your eye.

Mark the three points with a brow pencil before plucking or filling. Remove only hairs outside the line and avoid over-plucking, because thin brows take a long time to grow back.

Never use hair dye on your eyebrows. The FDA warns that hair dye used on brows or lashes can hurt your eyes and may even cause blindness. More in hair colors for tan skin.

Complete the look

Once your brows are groomed, pair them with a blush color for your skin tone and other face frames such as glasses for your face shape.

See brow shapes on your face

Send a selfie to Kira on WhatsApp and ask which brow shape suits you. Kira analyzes your face and eye shape, then shows three brow shapes on your photo. See the eyebrow example.

Frequently asked questions

Which eyebrow shape suits a round face?

A round face suits a high arch or a defined curve. A higher arch draws the eye upward so the face looks longer. Avoid very rounded brows, which repeat the shape of the face.

How do I find the right eyebrow shape?

Map three points: the start in line with the outer edge of your nostril, the arch on a line from your nostril through the center of your pupil, and the end on a line from your nostril through the outer corner of your eye. Then adjust the curve to your face shape.

Can I dye my eyebrows with hair dye?

No. The FDA warns against using hair dye on eyebrows or eyelashes because it can hurt your eyes and may even cause blindness. Use products made specifically for brows.