ForeheadHow AI measures this feature and photo tips
Forehead height and width define the upper third of the face. A wide or high forehead influences heart and oval classifications, while a narrow forehead characterises triangle and some diamond shapes.
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Key Characteristics
- ✦Hairline shape and height
- ✦Forehead width vs cheekbones
- ✦Brow bone prominence
- ✦Vertical length of upper third
- ✦Temporal hollowing or fullness
Analysis & Photo Tips
- 📸Pull hair back for true hairline
- 📸Avoid hats or bangs in analysis photos
- 📸Level camera — tilted angles alter forehead appearance
- 📸Compare forehead width to jaw width
Related Features
Facial Thirds
Classical proportion divides the face into three equal vertical zones: upper (hairline to brows), middle (brows to nose base), and lower (nose base to chin). Deviations signal unique character and affect harmony scores.
Eyebrows
Eyebrows frame the upper face and interact with eye shape, forehead proportion, and expression. Arch height, thickness, and spacing affect perceived emotion and canthal tilt appearance.
Facial Symmetry
Facial symmetry measures left-right correspondence of landmarks — eyes, brows, nostrils, lip corners, and jaw contour. Near-symmetry correlates with higher harmony scores, though perfect symmetry is rare and unnatural.
FAQ — Forehead
What is considered a high forehead?
A high forehead extends significantly from hairline to brows — often more than one eye-height in vertical span.
Does forehead size affect face shape?
Yes. Heart faces have wider foreheads; triangle faces have narrower foreheads relative to the jaw.
Can hairline change forehead appearance?
Receding hairlines increase visible forehead height, which can shift apparent face shape toward oblong or heart categories.