Best Haircuts for
Men with Double Chins
The right cut draws the eye upward and adds definition — here's how to use your hair (and a bit of beard) to sharpen the jaw area.
By Jessica Hamilton — Master Stylist & Creative Director
A double chin or fuller lower face is best handled with two levers: draw the eye upward with height on top, and add definition around the jaw, often with facial hair. The cuts to avoid are the ones that add width at the sides or weight at the bottom, which broadens the face rather than lengthening it.
Draw the Eye Up
Height on top elongates the face and pulls focus upward, away from the chin and jaw. Quiffs, pompadours, and textured styles with lift all lengthen the overall shape. Keep the sides shorter (a taper or fade) so width is minimised and the vertical line dominates.
Use a Beard for Jaw Definition
This is the biggest lever most men overlook. A short, well-shaped beard — especially with a defined, slightly angular jawline — adds structure to the lower face and visually sharpens a soft chin. A beard fade that tightens under the chin creates the illusion of a stronger jaw. Pair it with a height-adding cut and the effect compounds.
Cuts and Styles to Consider
- Quiff or pompadour + short sides — height and a slim profile.
- A short, structured beard shaped to define the jaw.
- Textured cuts with vertical lift rather than flat, wide shapes.
- Avoid heavy fringes low on the face, wide bowl-ish shapes, and very long styles that drag the eye down.