Do I need a photo?
No. Manual comparison works for a rough estimate; a front-facing photo gives a more repeatable result.
You can estimate face shape by comparing forehead, cheekbone, and jaw width and face length — or by uploading a front-facing photo to an estimator.
Compare forehead, cheekbone, and jaw width at their widest points.
Note hairline-to-chin distance versus cheekbone width.
Find the closest of seven families, or upload a photo to the detector.
Use the face shape detector · Face shape calculator · Methodology
No. Manual comparison works for a rough estimate; a front-facing photo gives a more repeatable result.