Straight
Flat and even with almost no arch: calm, youthful and widening.
UNDERSTAND THE RESULT
How do you find the right eyebrow shape for your face?
Brow artists start with two things: the outline of the face and the eyebrow map. The outline decides the shape: contrast it, so round faces get a lifted, angled peak, square faces a soft curve, long faces a straighter, longer brow and heart-shaped faces a soft, rounded arch. The map decides the placement: the brow starts straight above the side of the nose, peaks on the line from the side of the nose through the pupil, and ends on the line past the outer eye corner. FaceRater finds your face shape from 478 landmarks and draws those three lines on your photo, then adds tips from your eye spacing, eye tilt and how high your brows sit.
Read the exact scoring methodTypes of eyebrow shapes
Five shapes cover most brows. Your result marks the ones to start with for your face.
Soft arch
A gentle rise two-thirds of the way along: natural and balanced, the easiest shape to wear.
High arch
A clear lift at the peak: lifts the eye area and adds length to the face.
Angled
A defined corner at the peak with a straight tail: structured and confident.
Rounded
A smooth curve with no corner: soft and gentle.
Eyebrow shape for every face shape
Contrast the outline: lift and angles for round faces, curves for square and diamond faces, a straighter line for long faces.
| Face shape | Start with | Use with care |
|---|---|---|
| Oval | Soft arch | Almost nothing |
| Round | High arch, Angled | Rounded |
| Square | Soft arch, Rounded | Angled |
| Oblong | Straight | High arch |
| Heart | Soft arch, Rounded | Angled, High arch |
| Diamond | Rounded, Soft arch | Angled |
| Triangle | Soft arch, Straight | Almost nothing |
Eyebrow mapping in three lines
All three lines start at the side of the nose, where the nostril meets the cheek. Look straight ahead and hold a pencil against your face:
- Start: straight up. Brows that begin further in look heavy; further out, the eyes look wider apart.
- Arch: through the centre of the pupil. A peak further in looks surprised; further out, it looks softer.
- End: past the outer corner of the eye. A shorter tail makes the face look rounder; a longer one widens it.
After a scan the lines appear on your own photo. Pair them with your eye shape: close-set, wide-set and downturned eyes each change where the brow should start or end.
YOUR QUESTIONS, EXPLAINED
Eyebrow Shape Finder: frequently asked questions
What eyebrow shape is best for my face shape?+
Round faces: a high or angled arch adds height. Square faces: a soft, curved arch softens the jaw. Oval faces: a soft arch, though most shapes work. Oblong faces: straight, longer brows shorten the face. Heart faces: a soft, rounded arch balances the forehead. Diamond faces: curved brows soften the cheekbones. Your result ranks five brow shapes for your measured outline.
What is the best eyebrow shape for a round face?+
A high arch or an angled peak, with the tail ending clearly. Both add vertical lines and structure. Very rounded brows repeat the curve of the face, and flat, short brows can make it look wider.
How do I map my eyebrows?+
Hold a pencil from the side of your nose straight up: that's where the brow starts. Angle it through the centre of your pupil (looking straight ahead): that's the arch. Angle it past the outer corner of your eye: that's where the tail ends. The tool draws the three lines on your photo so you can see the points before you pick up a pencil.
What are the types of eyebrows?+
The common shapes are straight, soft arch, high arch, angled and rounded. Brows also differ in thickness, in how far apart they start and in how high they sit above the eyes. The guide on this page shows each shape and the look it gives.
Should my eyebrow tail be higher than the head?+
On most faces the tail ends at about the height of the head or slightly below it on the brow's middle line. A tail that drops well below the head can look tired; if your eyes turn down at the outer corners, keep the tail level or a touch higher.
Can the tool see my current brow shape?+
Roughly. The landmark model places brow points close to a typical brow, so the page tells you whether your brows look flatter, typical or more arched than most, and whether the tails sit high or low. Makeup, tint and lighting change the reading, so check in a mirror as well.
Does the eyebrow tool work for men?+
Yes. The same rules apply; men usually keep brows straighter and fuller, so use the start and end lines for length and keep the arch soft.
Is it free and private?+
Yes. The scan runs in your browser, the photo is not uploaded and the result is saved on this device. No sign-up needed. Your AI style coach can turn the result into a step-by-step brow routine.
MAKE SENSE OF YOUR RESULT
A little context.
A more useful result.
Practical answers to the questions that come after a score.
01 EYEBROW SHAPES
Eyebrow shapes: types, mapping and the best shape for your face
Name your brow shape, map its three points, then choose a shape that contrasts your face’s outline.
7 min read02 READ YOUR SCOREWhat does a face rating score mean?
What the number measures, what it leaves out, and where to look next.
4 min read03 COMPARE TWO PHOTOSWhy does my face rating change between photos?
Separate changes in a photo from changes in your measured features.
4 min read