Face Shape x Cut: The Cleanest Styles for Jo’burg Gents
Face Shape x Cut: The Cleanest Styles for Jo’burg Gents
17 Oct 2025
17 Oct 2025
By Ethan Collins • The Diamond Standard • 5 min read
By Ethan Collins • The Diamond Standard • 5 min read
Everyone’s face has its match.
Everyone’s face has its match.
The cleanest cut isn’t always the trendiest one — it’s the one that fits you.
Whether you’ve got a square jaw, round cheeks, or longer features, there’s a perfect cut waiting.
Let’s match your face to your fade.
The cleanest cut isn’t always the trendiest one — it’s the one that fits you.
Whether you’ve got a square jaw, round cheeks, or longer features, there’s a perfect cut waiting.
Let’s match your face to your fade.
Know Your Shape
Know Your Shape
Here’s how to check your shape fast:
Square: Strong jawline, equal width and length.
Round: Soft angles, full cheeks.
Oval: Balanced proportions, slightly longer than wide.
Heart: Narrow chin, wider forehead.
Here’s how to check your shape fast:
Square: Strong jawline, equal width and length.
Round: Soft angles, full cheeks.
Oval: Balanced proportions, slightly longer than wide.
Heart: Narrow chin, wider forehead.
Cuts That Fit
Cuts That Fit
Face Shape | Best Cuts | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
Square | Skin Fade, Buzz, Crop | Enhances sharp jawlines. |
Round | High Fade, Pompadour, Textured Top | Adds height, defines edges. |
Oval | Mid Fade, Side Part, Classic Taper | Versatile and balanced. |
Heart | Low Fade, Fringe, Loose Texture | Softens forehead and chin lines. |
Face Shape | Best Cuts | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
Square | Skin Fade, Buzz, Crop | Enhances sharp jawlines. |
Round | High Fade, Pompadour, Textured Top | Adds height, defines edges. |
Oval | Mid Fade, Side Part, Classic Taper | Versatile and balanced. |
Heart | Low Fade, Fringe, Loose Texture | Softens forehead and chin lines. |
Ethan’s Tip: “Don’t chase trends — shape it for your face, and it’ll always look clean.”
Ethan’s Tip: “Don’t chase trends — shape it for your face, and it’ll always look clean.”
Beard Pairings
Beard Pairings
Square face: Keep beard short on sides, longer on chin.
Round face: Keep length under jaw to stretch proportions.
Oval: You can pull off almost any beard — experiment.
Heart: Keep a tight fade on sides and a full bottom beard.
Square face: Keep beard short on sides, longer on chin.
Round face: Keep length under jaw to stretch proportions.
Oval: You can pull off almost any beard — experiment.
Heart: Keep a tight fade on sides and a full bottom beard.
The Visual Check
The Visual Check
Bring a selfie or inspiration pic when you book.
Together, we’ll line up the right fade, length, and finish for your shape.
No guesswork — just precision.
📅 Book your consult cut today — The Diamond Standard, Eldorado Park.
Bring a selfie or inspiration pic when you book.
Together, we’ll line up the right fade, length, and finish for your shape.
No guesswork — just precision.
📅 Book your consult cut today — The Diamond Standard, Eldorado Park.
The Diamond Standard Promise
The Diamond Standard Promise
At my chair, the goal’s simple: you leave sharp and confident.
Every fade I do is guaranteed clean — and if something feels off, I’ll fix it. That’s how we keep the standard diamond.
At my chair, the goal’s simple: you leave sharp and confident.
Every fade I do is guaranteed clean — and if something feels off, I’ll fix it. That’s how we keep the standard diamond.
Wrap Up
Wrap Up
Knowing your shape = knowing your style.
Next time you walk into the shop, you’ll know exactly what to ask for — and we’ll make it happen.
Stay sharp, Jo’burg. Book with Ethan and let’s get your look right.
Knowing your shape = knowing your style.
Next time you walk into the shop, you’ll know exactly what to ask for — and we’ll make it happen.
Stay sharp, Jo’burg. Book with Ethan and let’s get your look right.